beammeup Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I purchased a return longtail ticket to Railay from Aonang. When I wanted to take the boat back only one boat would take the ticket and he was way down the beach. When I got there he said we needed 8 people (although if I paid the extra he would take me right away!!) I found a group of 5 with backpacks and convinced them to take my boat. The boat driver told them that he would only take people with a return ticket and they could not buy a ticket from Railay. I waited for over an hr and it became obvious that there were no others with return tickets so I was screwed. Funny though you can not get to Railay without a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakachalet Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I purchased a return longtail ticket to Railay from Aonang. When I wanted to take the boat back only one boat would take the ticket and he was way down the beach. When I got there he said we needed 8 people (although if I paid the extra he would take me right away!!) I found a group of 5 with backpacks and convinced them to take my boat. The boat driver told them that he would only take people with a return ticket and they could not buy a ticket from Railay. I waited for over an hr and it became obvious that there were no others with return tickets so I was screwed. Funny though you can not get to Railay without a ticket. WHAT A SHAME.... WHAT A SHAMELESS TACTIC.... what did you do to get back? paying another fare on top of the return tix....? i would probably lure him off his boat.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 we had same problem last year when we was on a different beach on railey there were no boats there you just ring the number on your boat ticket and speak to people in ticket office ,they sent a boat around to pick us up.it did take 3 phone calls though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I purchased a return longtail ticket to Railay from Aonang. When I wanted to take the boat back only one boat would take the ticket and he was way down the beach. When I got there he said we needed 8 people (although if I paid the extra he would take me right away!!) I found a group of 5 with backpacks and convinced them to take my boat. The boat driver told them that he would only take people with a return ticket and they could not buy a ticket from Railay. I waited for over an hr and it became obvious that there were no others with return tickets so I was screwed. Funny though you can not get to Railay without a ticket. You can always get to Railey without a ticket you just have to pay an exorbitant amount for a private longtail. Yes, the scam there is also to make you wait past 6:00 and then they make you pay the exorbitant fare to get back (600). It's too bad as the local bars would make a lot in sunset drinks were you not forced to return at 4:45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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