webfact Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Samui ferries remain in service despite weather conditionsSURAT THANI, 23 December 2014 (NNT)-The ferry service between Donsak and Samui Island will remain in service until the New Year celebration period.Director General of the Marine Department Surat Thani Office Pravet Suphachai said his department has assessed the weather conditions and decided that there is no need to cancel the ferry services.This is despite the warning of heavy rains in the Southern region from the Meteorological Department from now until Thursday. There are currently two services operated between Donsak and Samui Island, which include Sea Tran Ferry and Raja Ferry.However, ferry operators have been advised to check the weather conditions frequently and make sure that safety gears on board are functional.-- NNT 2014-12-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffinator Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Money first ... safety nowhere to be found 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Rain alone should not cause ferry service to be shut down...it's really about winds and the height of waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I beg to differ... I saw all the afternoon ferries and early evening ferries cancelled today.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdome Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I went over via Raja on 18th...was the worst crossing in over 20yrs...it was rolling from side to side...for abt 20 seconds thought we were going to turn turtle...did scare me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebluewater Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I took a ferry out to one of the southern islands about this time a year ago when the weather (and the winds) were about the same. That two hour trip was the worst travel experience of my life. I knew it was going to be rough when they were handing out vomit bags even before cast off - and then it got worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGD Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I took a ferry out to one of the southern islands about this time a year ago when the weather (and the winds) were about the same. That two hour trip was the worst travel experience of my life. I knew it was going to be rough when they were handing out vomit bags even before cast off - and then it got worse! So why get on ? I value my life way higher than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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