Transport from/to the islands Phangan, Tao and Samui

[PoorSucker]

21 hours ago, khunPer said:

New car-ferry route from Sattahip Pier in Chonburi-province to Nathon Pier on Samui...

 

Video. 

https://m.facebook.com/thepattayanewsthai/videos/the-seahorse-ferry/461869455307718/

[Tropicalevo]

Quick update from Lomprayah.

[Tropicalevo]

Looks like more trouble on the ferries to/from Samui.

Most suspended?

[Neilly]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Looks like more trouble on the ferries to/from Samui.

Most suspended?

My wife was due to come back tomorrow, but Seatran have told her sailings tomorrow will probably be cancelled as well

[ExpatOilWorker]

4 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Looks like more trouble on the ferries to/from Samui.

Most suspended?

Any update on the night ferry, are they still sailing?

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Any update on the night ferry, are they still sailing?

I understand that the Suratthani governor has cancelled all ferries.

I would guess that that means Songserm as well. I have just tried to book a ticket for tomorrow 'Oh No! Sorry. There are currently no trips.......'

[ExpatOilWorker]

4 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

I understand that the Suratthani governor has cancelled all ferries.

I would guess that that means Songserm as well. I have just tried to book a ticket for tomorrow 'Oh No! Sorry. There are currently no trips.......'

You are right. Weather might improve tomorrow,  let's see.

 

 

[khunPer]

The Meteorological Department at 5 AM warned of high waves in the Gulf of Thailand starting on Sunday, December 18th. This led the governor to prohibit all boats from leaving shore from 8 AM on Sunday until a yet-to-be-determined time on Monday. The governor also cited strong winds and widespread rain throughout the South.

 

Ferry services on the following routes are suspended:

Surat Thani-Ko Samui-Ko Phangan-Ko Tao
Don Sak-Ko Samui-Ko Phangan-Ko Tao
Ko Samui-Ko Phangan-Ko Tao-Chumphon
Ratchaprapa Dam in Ban Takhun district
 

Source: TPN National News.

[ExpatOilWorker]

https://theatlasnews.co/breakingnews/2022/12/18/thai-royal-navy-vessel-htms-sukhothai-sinks/

 

[ExpatOilWorker]

Boats are also canceled for December 19th, 2022.

Tomorrow should be OK.

 

[Tropicalevo]

7 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Boats are also canceled for December 19th, 2022.

Tomorrow should be OK.

My partner has just told me that they are cancelled again tomorrow. Not sure where that news is from.

We have some guests desperate to get to their holiday villa and others that are having to book flights as they need to get home.

 

Other guests stuck in Bangkok - all flights to Samui full.

 

I wonder if the Thai Navy will have to do a supply run to Koh Tao? One less ship available.????

[ExpatOilWorker]

3 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

My partner has just told me that they are cancelled again tomorrow. Not sure where that news is from.

We have some guests desperate to get to their holiday villa and others that are having to book flights as they need to get home.

 

Other guests stuck in Bangkok - all flights to Samui full.

Should be business as usual from tomorrow (December 20th).

[churchill]

I just eventually got through to them . Ferries running tomorrow / Lucky managed to change 4pm today to 10 am tomorrow yesterday / But if you do not have a booking they said this morning full until 22nd , just have to queue /

 

I imagine ferry port tomorrow will be chaotic .

[khunPer]

Richard Barrow says at 6:15 pm:

 All boats, including ferries between the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, have been told to stay ashore until at least 20th December due to rough seas. Four ships have sunk and one container ship has run aground so far. HTMS Sukhothai also sank last night. Stay safe if you’re down south.

[Neilly]

[churchill]

At Donsak 10am seatran queue nearly back to main road 

[Tropicalevo]

 

 

Pralarn pier closed due to rough seas.

 

 

 

[khunPer]

Seahorse car ferry from/to Chonburi starts again...

 

 

[khunPer]

Little lower ferry fares due to diesel price-cut between Donsak and Phangan and Samui...

 

[Tropicalevo]

The Chinese are coming to Samui.

Chengdu Airlines lands today. That is the second non PG airline to grace our shores since Covid visited us.

Also, an unscheduled flight landed at about 06.15 - 06.30.

Do any of you know what that was about?

[Tropicalevo]

Message from Lomprayah tonight.

 

Due to bad weather, ferries to Koh Tao and KPN leaving from Nathon tomorrow. NOT Maenam (Pralarn pier).

[khunPer]

First flight from Chengdu, China, in three years arrives at May 5th at Samui International Airport...

 

 

From May Chengdu Airlines will have three weekly flights to Samui...

 

[khunPer]

If you need to travel with Lomprayah catamarans, it is advised to book two days in advance due to high demand for tickets up to Songkran.

 

There are at the moment three daily trips to Koh Tao from Koh Samui, and seven daily trips to Koh Phangan.

 

Tourism Association of Koh Samui is also negotiating with Bangkok Airways for extra flights up to Songkran. Read more HERE in Khaosod English.

[Tmoney]

On 3/7/2023 at 2:47 PM, khunPer said:

First flight from Chengdu, China, in three years arrives at May 5th at Samui International Airport...

 

 

From May Chengdu Airlines will have three weekly flights to Samui...

 

These flights have already begun, indeed one arrives today at 17.00

[khunPer]

Announcement from Seatran Ferry for April 11- 17.  

"Advance vehicle on ferry tickets are almost fully booked for April 11- 17, 2023. Passengers who wish to bring their vehicle on the ferry to/and from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan urgently check the availability and buy tickets through the following channels:  
????Member:  Register and purchase a ticket via Line ID: @seatranferry
????Non-Member: Purchase through website www.seatranferry.com or through counter service 7-Eleven. 

 

[khunPer]

Raja seems to have lost one more of their ferries, but no one died...

Urgent// Incident of a Raja Ferry crashed while loading boat to dock at Don Sak district. Authorities are investigating. No injuries died this time.

At 11 a.m. today, 16 April, there was an accident of a ferry crossing Koh Samui-Donsak. Raja 10 had water entered the ship at Don Sak port. (At the time of the incident, there were no passengers, no injuries).

 

 

Source: 123 Hot News Surat Thani.

[DudleySquat]

 

Would a not kind or a kind mod please put this story into the ash pile?

[khunPer]

Bangkok Airways begin to fly from Bongkok's Don Muaeng-airport to Samui.

Tourism Association of Koh Samui says:

Bangkok Airways prepares to open direct flights between Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Samui (round-trip)
Book our promo price from today - 30 Sept 2017.
✈ Travel available from 29 October 2566 - 31 January 2567
The ticket price starts at 2,000 baht*/flight.
???? Book your tickets now at https://bit.ly/44MHcZS
For more details visit https://www.bangkokair.com/tha/specialpromotion-dmkusm
Fly to Samui with Bangkok Airways from Don Mueang Airport. All economy passengers will get these services free of charge:
???? 20 kilograms per bag load
???? Food service on flight
่วง Select early seats**
☎️ If you encounter any travel problems, you can trust us to take care of it by contacting customer service center dial 1771 and Facebook channel: Bangkok Airways for quick response.
notes
*Airport tax and passport fees not included
**limit of selection of seats on flights are subject to prices selected

 

[ExpatOilWorker]

A bridge to Samui, wow.

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/thailands-koh-samui-anticipates-33-9-billion-baht-mainland-bridge-by-2028

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

A bridge to Samui, wow.

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/thailands-koh-samui-anticipates-33-9-billion-baht-mainland-bridge-by-2028

A bridge too far methinks.