FuninPlural Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Just curious cause I hate riding in a car that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanBBK Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Just curious cause I hate riding in a car that long. From where? Isn't there something going on with the pier being closed? Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuninPlural Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) From BKK. What is this about a pier being closed? I was trying to go to that island in Nov. Edited October 31, 2012 by FuninPlural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanBBK Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Check this out. http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/koh-samet-pier-to-close-nov-1-17724 I also saw something on the thai news. Apparently they plan to close the old pier before having the new one completed.... You should be able to make it in less than 2hours from bangkok without exceeding the speed limit much. Just go early am. (7:00) Sent from my GT-P7500 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuninPlural Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Wow, that sucks! Thanks for the heads up. I kind of planned on going to that island. Any idea on how much longer the extended trip will take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 The pier (on Ko Samet) may be closed but the ferries will still run. The article rported on TV said you will be transferred offshore into smaller boats to get to the shore. Probably not a great idea to go there in heavy seas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuninPlural Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm not that familiar with ocean talk, what the "heavy seas" mean? Is it curently "heavy seas" season, or is that like a time of day? Please let me know. If I did make the trip I'd be going around Nov. 11, 12, 13 with the idea being to be at Ko Smet and also visit nearby beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunron13 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'm sure these guys would get you there much faster! http://www.skydance.aero/helicopter-charters-thailand/charter-bangkok.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHR1010 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Unless you are staying in one of the higher end resorts Kho Samet is filthy and not a great destination. You can fly to Krabi in less time than it takes to get to Samet and have a much more enjoyable time. If I were you I would look to the better areas in the South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuninPlural Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 The area I'd be staying is referred to as Leam Mae Phim supposedly. I just think that Ko Samet is the most recognizable place nearby, so that's why I name it. I'd be staying in a 2 Bedroom Condo in Klaeng. As far as Krabi, any specific recommendation of a place there that I can take a quick plane to and then not have to deal with a complicated commute after I land. Also, the search function shows me that Krabi is more likely more dangerous than Ko Samet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The area I'd be staying is referred to as Leam Mae Phim supposedly. I just think that Ko Samet is the most recognizable place nearby, so that's why I name it. I'd be staying in a 2 Bedroom Condo in Klaeng. As far as Krabi, any specific recommendation of a place there that I can take a quick plane to and then not have to deal with a complicated commute after I land. Also, the search function shows me that Krabi is more likely more dangerous than Ko Samet. Mae Pim and Koh Samet are not one in the same. As someone stated, mini- van to Ban Phe. Taxi or Baht bus the rest of the way. If you are actually in Klaeng it is about 5 kilometers from Ban Phe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons70 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Lae Mae Phim/Klaeng is another 40 minutes or so further on than the pier for Koh Samed (Ban Phe), nowhere near it really. If you are coming from the airport, a taxi could get to Klaeng in about 2.5 hours (it takes me 1hr 45 minutes to Ban Phe (near Koh Samed) from inner Bangkok). Minivans from the airport will go to Ban Phe and then onto Klaeng etc...but may be alot slower as they often stop at Rayong bus station etc.Unless you are driving a car yourself or going direct from airport via taxi, you are looking at at least 3 hours to Klaeng from Bangkok. No other way around it sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Unless you are staying in one of the higher end resorts Kho Samet is filthy and not a great destination. You can fly to Krabi in less time than it takes to get to Samet and have a much more enjoyable time. If I were you I would look to the better areas in the South. I must stay in the higher end resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuninPlural Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think (and thank) you guys for narrowing things down for me. I think I am just going to buy a flight to either Phuket or somewhere similar (remember, I'm trying to avoid too many modes of transport being involved. A plane to a ferry, regardless of whether is Phuket or elsewhere would be best.). I kind of want a base location from which I can def. visit at least one other beach. It would be so much easier if this were simply a trip where I could just be interested in picking up hookers. Instead its meant to be a short 2-3 day couples getaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuninPlural Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 came to revive this is I think I'm doing the Phuket thing. No one refuted my Krabi concerns. Any particular spot activities you'd recommend in Bangkok? Also, weather.com says thunderstorms will be there during the days which I was thinking of traveling there Nov. 10-12. How realistic is this thunderstorm threat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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