rooster59 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Koh Samet Is Deserted RAYONG, July 18 (TNA) – The ferry pier of Koh Samet was virtually deserted as a very small number of tourists visited the normally popular island this weekend. The quiet atmosphere followed the report that a recently visiting Egyptian soldier was infected with the coronavirus disease 2019. Although it was weekend, the Koh Samet Ferry pier in Banphe area was deserted. A very small number of tourists showed up to board ferries to Koh Samet. Ferry operators said the number of tourists dropped by 70% after the island reopened 18 days ago. Full story: https://www.mcot.net/viewtna/5f12bae4e3f8e40af846a07f -- © Copyright TNA 2020-07-19 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simple1 Posted July 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2020 Now would be a great time to stay for a while, wish I was there! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucking Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Go now before the 1.5 million tourists predicted arrive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MJKT2014 Posted July 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2020 Blimey, this calls for our intrepid super hero Richard Barrow to get some more free board and lodging, post some pics on the twittersphere and answer to mostly no one methinks. 2 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted July 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2020 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: Although it was weekend, the Koh Samet Ferry pier in Banphe area was deserted. A very small number of tourists showed up to board ferries to Koh Samet. Ferry operators said the number of tourists dropped by 70% after the island reopened 18 days ago. 3 cheers for the government. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post George Aylesham Posted July 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, hotchilli said: 3 cheers for the government. Another reason for lack of visitors maybe the 200 THB payment foreigners must make when they get off the boat. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted July 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, George Aylesham said: Another reason for lack of visitors maybe the 200 THB payment foreigners must make when they get off the boat. Donkeys years ago some little prat was after the money before I even got onto dry land! Had jumped into a foot or so of water and was wading in. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Kho samet can always sell their sand to Jomtium for the beach renovation.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post salsajapan Posted July 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2020 it should be deserted forever when knowing that a bungalow on the beach costs at least 5000 thb when you get similar on the beach for 1000 in Koh Phangan ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I’ve never wanted to visit China Island 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Enjoy it while you can! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowisee Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 36 minutes ago, Ireland32 said: I’ve never wanted to visit China Island It's not worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Well it did stop that double pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Wasn't this the island where some years ago the national park staff were understating the number of visitors and siphoning off millions for themselves? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Went there in 1987 beautiful then so peaceful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Went there once. Got stung on arrival and accomadation .Not in a hurry to return much better places to visit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitanonchai Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) They have a indication now for things to come, tourist arrivals will be grim in the coming years. Edited July 19, 2020 by sitanonchai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sand pie and salt water for dinner again darling any news on the international arrivals Mr PM or are you still just doing your best???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 3 hours ago, George Aylesham said: Another reason for lack of visitors maybe the 200 THB payment foreigners must make when they get off the boat. They dont care as its so popular with Bangkok weekenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, jacko45k said: Donkeys years ago some little prat was after the money before I even got onto dry land! Had jumped into a foot or so of water and was wading in. Its almost like that again now with soldiers on every beach waiting for the speed boats! Edited July 19, 2020 by SunsetT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I love Samet but getting there from Bangkok is an absolute nightmare unless u r prepared to pay for a taxi or risk life and limb in the minibus Grand Prix. Last time I tried the public 'big' bus service from Ekkamai it took nearly 2 hours of crawling thru traffic to reach the motorway road signs to Suvarnabhumi where I had just come from via the airport rail link, and almost 6 hours in total to reach Bam Phe! There is also no bus service now to Rayong from Suvarnabhumi bus station as there used to be. I dont understand why there isnt a good direct private 16 seat bus service as there is to Hua Hin. Im sure that it would pay. I think It stinks of it being some sort of mafia controlled taxi route as it is so popular with Bangkok weekenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 49 minutes ago, bartender100 said: Went there in 1987 beautiful then so peaceful Me too, first visited 1987 - loved the place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Destiny1990 said: Well it did stop that double pricing. and yet still no people going.... they should try Free this time to see if anybody shows up 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anant72 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I stopped going there 25 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 what is it with people starting threads entitled 'such and such thai tourist resort is deserted'? well yes, obviously thai tourist resorts are deserted because no foreign tourists are allowed to travel to thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gervais Bilodeau Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 13 hours ago, bartender100 said: Went there in 1987 beautiful then so peaceful First place I visited after Bangkok in my first trip to Thailand in 1990. Was staying in a small hut for 100 baht a nite. Magic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Thai economics - The Ambassador has raised its prices twice in the last month for use of amenities; Bangkok hotels are refusing business - some are still closed, others are charging London prices. For the first time I am using airbnb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudHuman Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 16 hours ago, mok199 said: Kho samet can always sell their sand to Jomtium for the beach renovation.... The future is Rayong ... pattaya is only a tourist hub. Rayong is a mixture of nature and economy of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, ProudHuman said: The future is Rayong ... pattaya is only a tourist hub. Rayong is a mixture of nature and economy of Thailand. With a lovely view of the refinery. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 4 hours ago, mikebell said: Thai economics - The Ambassador has raised its prices twice in the last month for use of amenities; "Special" price "Standard IT" room 15th Jun till 31st October at the "Inn Wing" Ocean Wing prices 1st July till 31 October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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