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ferry query from Ko Samui to Ko Tao
Posted on Sep 20, 2009, 20:07:34 by kathryn77
... are a lot of Thai experts on here, so I hope someone can help answer your question as I'd hate to get it wrong I was on Koh Samui, and my friend got the last boat of the day (around 5pm), just to Koh Pha Ngan which is a shorter distance, so the cut- ...
 
beaches
Posted on Apr 8, 2009, 12:45:45 by luru
I think you should visit Koh Samui. It is very famous for traveller. -------------- Good Samui Resort
 
First Time Traveller
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 14:56:29 by greekcypriot
... on the net, and knew exactly what was going on. Study the map well and read about what every village offers. YOU WILL LOVE Koh Samui! See pictures in my blog, and make comments or ask anything you wish to know. Now about Bangkok, be sure to have ...
 
Thailand sept 09
Posted on Aug 15, 2009, 02:27:43 by bilbostuff
Im 26/m/aussie travelling solo to Thailand 15th to the 29th Sept 09 - probably spend most of it in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Plan to head to the Half Moon Party on the 25th, but no definate plans made yet. If youre a guy/girl heading to Thailand ...
 
beaches
Posted on Apr 22, 2009, 04:49:14 by lania
... other islands. Koh Talu is a nice small island in the Gulf of Thailand. There are the tourist beaches and islands like pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui but there are also plenty of beaches and islands where you can visit and enjoy more of the real Thailand
 
visiting thailand in june/july
Posted on May 18, 2008, 10:25:15 by lania
... Phi, Krabi, Phuket, Koh Lanta and Khao Lak. At this time there is far less rainfall in the Gulf of Thailand beach and island areas, e.g Koh Samui, ( busy island, lots of resorts ) Koh Tao ( popular at that time for snorkeling and scuba ), Koh Phangan ( ...
 
Thailand virgin needs help!!!!!
Posted on Jan 3, 2009, 22:59:18 by ScottWoz
... the most cost affective option as you can drive yourself to your hostel in Haad Rin. Also don't forget you can fly into Koh Samui direct, then take a boat to Pha Ngan form there. This all seems long winded but trust me, it's painfully simple. ...
 
Thailand - sometimes friendly
Posted on May 16, 2007, 09:29:14 by thellie
... the comfort level has to beat a bus seat hands down for 12 hours. i could go on and on about the good parts, and even koh samui which has been the worst is still head and shoulders over many other places i've been to for civility etc... i love this ...
 
Samui Kohtao Phangan Fullmoon Party Information
Posted on May 19, 2007, 00:24:55 by Paul
... are many quiet beach areas available also. But the places mentioned are great for young party goers. I haven't been to Koh Samui or Koh Tao yet, but I have been to Koh Pangngan including for a full moon party. The beach there before the party was ...
 
Tourists stranded, hundreds evacuated
Posted on Dec 21, 2006, 18:44:09 by allthai
... yesterday as pounding waves and gale-force winds gathered force. Surat Thani governor Niwat Sawatkaew halted all passenger services to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao resort islands, while the Chumphon provincial office ordered all boats anchored until ...
 
PHUKET=KOH SAMUI--PHI PHI
Posted on Sep 11, 2007, 01:04:50 by rratna
... and some girlfriends are going over to Phuket next week. I asked around and I know the places we want not to miss.. Phi-phi and Koh Samui , (anyone have any other suggestions of what to do and what to see) My only issue right now is I want to go to Phi ...
 
Cool things in Northern Thailand
Posted on Mar 22, 2008, 23:18:45 by Paul
... plus some cultural / meeting locals time. Or just fly to a popular tourist destination like Phuket or Koh Samui - as that is easy and quick. The Northern Thailand bit I suggested - I would probably keep that as it is - as that is the best opportunity to ...
 
Thailand sept 09
Posted on Aug 11, 2009, 00:52:38 by galaxyman07
Im 26/m/aussie travelling solo to Thailand 15th to the 29th Sept 09 - probably spend most of it in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Plan to head to the Half Moon Party on the 25th, but no definate plans made yet. If youre a guy/girl heading to Thailand around ...
 
Thailand virgin needs help!!!!!
Posted on Jan 5, 2009, 05:08:51 by rbisset
... on such a short trip just use the agents in Khao San Road! Or just use one of the budget airlines and fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui in about 1 hour (around £30 each way I reckon) and catch one of the boats for the short hop (45mins ish) to Pha Ngan. ...
 
SE Asia travel budget
Posted on Jan 24, 2008, 17:21:18 by rob_chaplin
... head over to Cambodia to do a quick trip aound Siam Riep and back to bangkok. From there I planm to head down to the islands (koh samui, koh pagnan and Koh tao) for maybe a week before heading over land to phuket and island hopping around Koh kradan and ...
 
Thailand Travel with Small Children
Posted on Jun 24, 2009, 21:26:10 by lunthom
... time is moonsoon so it's not good to go to the Island such as Bulone or the others are far from the land ...anyway Koh Samui , Phuket , Kho Chang and Krabi are recommended they are safe to go by big ferry to Kho Samui and Kho Chang or plane direct ...
 
Travelling during the silly season
Posted on Nov 18, 2006, 09:49:27 by rbisset
... Surat Thani and that worked out pretty well. I imagine if you were short on time that you could fly from Krabi/Phuket to Koh Samui for about 2000 baht and there are loads of flights everyday. The only problem you may have is trying to find accomodation. ...
 
Travel without flying - Ko Pangyang travel question
Posted on Nov 17, 2009, 16:16:16 by kathryn77
... boat to Koh Pha Ngan - that's really the only way to do it. I did the night cargo boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui, which I wouldn't recommend as it was roasting hot and there were cockroaches. I think it was cheaper than the day boat, but ...
 
Thoughts on Pai?
Posted on Feb 19, 2007, 18:25:38 by allthai
... him in for selling them the marijuana. The article went on to say that the police are conducting similar operations on the islands around Koh Samui as drugs are a problem there also. My wife and I like to go to the sleepy little town of Thaton. I first ...
 
Thailand in a week ?
Posted on Feb 26, 2009, 08:36:24 by Paul
... one place to go - totally depends on you. Could be: Bangkok Phuket Krabi Koh Samet (shorter travel time from Bangkok) Koh Samui Kanchanaburi Chiang Mai Mae Hong Son Loei Sukhothai Khao Yai National Park Korat Songkla Tak Khun Yuom Nan etc etc There are ...
 
First Time Traveller
Posted on Aug 25, 2009, 11:51:46 by chaffaldhino
... world tour. I fly out of Manchester to Bangkok on the 20th October where i spend a couple of days before heading down to Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket then down to Singapore for my flight to Brisbane on November 8th I am travelling alone and have never done ...
 
Thailand virgin needs help!!!!!
Posted on Jan 13, 2009, 17:20:13 by dally
... 39;cheap as poss' i expected rail fares etc and living expenses to be as pricey as flights. The flight strait through to koh samui sounds good as it cuts travel time drasticly but i'm actualy lookin forward to the full trek, plus it gives a decent ...
 
Transport to Koh Samui
Posted on Dec 1, 2008, 13:25:24 by starlagurl
There are a couple different ways to get there from places other than Bangkok:
 
Transport to Koh Samui
Posted on Dec 1, 2008, 04:17:28 by kylamc
Does anyone know if there is any direct routes from Kuala Lumpur or Phuket to Koh Samui avoiding Bangkok???
 
new year in koh samui
Posted on Jun 10, 2008, 18:07:10 by firemandave
help needed we are going to koh samui for the new year can anyone please tell us where is the best places to watch the new year in many thanks
 
how much money do i need, and do i need any shots
Posted on Sep 17, 2007, 19:18:47 by thellie
... 't have time to do the whole course for my rabies, hep a, and jap enceph in the uk. i went to the int'l hospital on koh samui and got the lot done for about $230. it would have cost me $180 just for the rabies in the the uk. you might ...
 
PHUKET=KOH SAMUI--PHI PHI
Posted on Sep 12, 2007, 01:01:52 by rratna
Hey Susie Khob Khun Kaa.. Thanks so much for you info. I guess we will take a boat to Phi-phi from Phuket, then from Phi-Phi to Krabi -then to Koh Samui.. We might burn ourselves out!! hehehe Thanks again!!! Ratna.
 
From Phuket to Koh Samui
Posted on Oct 25, 2006, 12:16:49 by chesca_77
Hi I am going to a friend's wedding in Phuket but want to make it around to Koh Samui. Does anyone have a good route to follow that won't take that long...time is a little limited! All suggestions welcome!
 
British student backpacker raped in Samui & Thai tourism killers!
Posted on Jan 19, 2006, 05:19:11 by Morethailand
On the New Year's Day where people enjoyed celebrating parties in everywhere, including Koh Samui in Thailand, there was a news report among other date- back news about tourists raped by Thais duiring their holidays in Thailand. This time, it occurred in ...
 
Koh Tao travel Thailand
Posted on Jan 28, 2006, 22:35:04 by Morethailand
... ;re imagining Koh Tao, a small island off the southern coast of Thailand not far from the better known (but more crowded) Koh Samui. Koh Tao, little more than 21 km, is located about 70 km east of the coastline between Suratthani and Chumphon, in the Gulf ...