StuckOnAnIsland Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've landed 4 days ago on Koh Samui to have a nice holiday, but It has been raining every day so i've decided to go to Pattaya instead. I got to hear the bad news this morning when i wanted to book a flight to Bangkok, the airport is closed until further notice. Nice! There's a daily flight going to Pattaya, but the first available flight is next Sunday. That means i have to wait 5 more days on the rainy Samui. The other option is to go by Ferry to comporn, take a bus to Bangkok, and from Bangkok by bus or taxi to Pattaya. The downside is, that trip will take more than 24 hours. Also, people will try to find an alternative route to bangkok so the ferry will be overcrowded on a rough sea. Anyone going by ferry now in the monsoon period deserves a Darwin award. Does anybody know how i can get in Pattaya asap? Fly to chiang Mai -> Pattaya? or ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 moving to the Samui forum where more local knowledge is available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchill Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 overnight train to Bangkok and then a taxi . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I would have thought the weather would be the same in Pattaya ! Jump on a bus to Phuket, weather not so bad over there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckOnAnIsland Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 But is it safe to take the Ferry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
churchill Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Ferry will not sail if the weather is too bad - Seems to be clearing up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 But is it safe to take the Ferry? Go with the big Seatran Car ferry and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckOnAnIsland Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 What about the lomprayah high speed catamaran? Which one is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 What about the lomprayah high speed catamaran? Which one is better? you've had reall bad luck.The ferries and catamaran service will be fine,just a question of deciding where to go.If its Phuket,check weather first,if its ok book ticket at travel agent,ferry plus coach about 600 baht. If you decide to go to Pattaya,you could take the catamaran to chumphon(5 hours)then a coach takes you to khao san road bangkok,the bus takes about 8 hours,the total cost is 1200baht.once you get to khao san rg.pick up a cab to Pattaya,about 2 hour trip,fare 1000-1500baht,so total time taken samui to pattaya about 16hours.good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 What about the lomprayah high speed catamaran? Which one is better? you've had reall bad luck.The ferries and catamaran service will be fine,just a question of deciding where to go.If its Phuket,check weather first,if its ok book ticket at travel agent,ferry plus coach about 600 baht. If you decide to go to Pattaya,you could take the catamaran to chumphon(5 hours)then a coach takes you to khao san road bangkok,the bus takes about 8 hours,the total cost is 1200baht.once you get to khao san rg.pick up a cab to Pattaya,about 2 hour trip,fare 1000-1500baht,so total time taken samui to pattaya about 16hours.good luck. You can take Thai Airways from Surat Thani to Don Muang 19:00 Surat Thani ( URT) Thai Airways Intl (TG) 20:10 Bangkok ( DMK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckOnAnIsland Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thanks for all the tips guys. I think my best and most safe bet is to stay on Koh Samui until Sunday, and then take the flight to Pattaya. I don't like the idea of many people on a small boat during the monsoon period. Yeah call me chickenshit but i had a bad experience on a ferry before. You'll see the rebels will take over all airports on Sunday just to piss me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 1 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Why don't you fly to-morrow seats available last flight to Pattaya check Bangkok airways online booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckOnAnIsland Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) Thanks John for mentioning that! All seats were taken when I called bangkok airways this afternoon. I've been reading newsstories about the recent happenings in Bangkok lately. Now i'm uncertain if i should fly to Pattaya or not. It sounds like this situation is going to get out of control soon. Pattay is close to Bangkok.... So is it safer to stay in Koh Samui? Or am i worrying too much? Edit: unable to book, the system says i have to book the ticket 24 hours before departure. I'll rush to the airport tomorrow to check if i can get the ticket anyway. Edited November 26, 2008 by StuckOnAnIsland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Probably a stupid question but why did you came to Samui in the middle of the rainy season? As said you have boats , trains , buses and planes to escape. Yes you are worrying too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckOnAnIsland Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) The holiday agency ensured me it would not rain this much... Ok i already thought i am worrying too much Newsstories and worried family+friends make me panic haha Probably a stupid question but why did you came to Samui in the middle of the rainy season?As said you have boats , trains , buses and planes to escape. Yes you are worrying too much. Edited November 26, 2008 by StuckOnAnIsland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilCapitano79 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Isnt it possible to take a bus from nathon to bkk? One of my friends took it last week and it took him about 12 hours i think to arrive to samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaLumpa Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 find a nice lady and enjoy your days left in samui. there's not much else to hope for at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hongkong88 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Christ!!! Why not just go home? Its monsoon season, it rains everywher, do you really listen to what travel agents say? You obs have the internet why not check the weather? oh and why not buy a pair of rainboots?Enjoy Samui we do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happylarry Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wrong....I live in Korat and we have bright sunshine . Last night I just got back from four gorgeous days in Koh Chang with calm seas and sun and Pattaya is the same I think as it is only a short distance from Koh Chang. I found it hard to believe how calm the sea was as it is the same piece of water that Samui shares, but believe me on sunday we had a five island boat trip and swam and snorkelled and it was great. HL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 You can take Thai Airways from Surat Thani to Don Muang 19:00 Surat Thani ( URT) Thai Airways Intl (TG) 20:10 Bangkok ( DMK) Not anymore... they shut Don Muang this morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominator Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Samui is nearing the end of it's annual northeast monsoon now. It's just not a good time for holidays. Pattaya and koh chang, whilst on the same water, does not get the northeast monsoon. People used to moan about developments such as Tesco's, but at least it's somewhere to go. Cinema,bowling etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pothai Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 And the bars are closed again next Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee123 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 after this debacle all customers should just stage a sit in protest against the bar owners and demand drinks when a closure is due (being considerate protesters you will pay for them to so no-one loses face) the police wont appear until well after it is all over so no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee123 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) ....why not hop on the ferry to Surat Thani,...get a train from there to Bangkok..or stagger your journey and have a look around Rayong,......for me its such a pleasure travelling in Thailand ,.....it's almost better than arriving.....in LOS you are never going be short of places to stay,cheap options of transport and nice people to meet.Don't sit on a beach EXPLORE!!! Edited November 27, 2008 by dee123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean11 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I just hear the airport is open again in BKK, anyone to confirm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I just hear the airport is open again in BKK, anyone to confirm ? Not correct see http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Suvarnabhumi...gh-t224987.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammy123 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I just hear the airport is open again in BKK, anyone to confirm ? I can confirm its not open, earliest forecast 6pm Saturday but dont hold your breath. Nice and sunny here in Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comehome Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I heared that they have rerouted some international flights to Phukets airport. Isn´t there any airlines flying from Suratthani to Pattaya? Perhaps I remember wrong. Otherwise the bus sounds like a good idea. I hope things work out for you. Take care. /comehome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean11 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I just hear the airport is open again in BKK, anyone to confirm ? My apologies, got fed the wrong info (not the first time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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