Storms delay 1st sailing of Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry

 

PATTAYA:--The much-heralded New Year’s Day launch of the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry service was delayed due to high waves and strong wind.

 

Royal Passenger Liner Co. had promised 15 days of free rides from Bali Hai Pier to the Prachuap Khiri Khan resort city at 9 a.m., but the boat never left the pier. Managing Director Preecha Thanthipura was disappointed, but said passenger safety was the first priority.

 

He noted that a test run had been made on Dec. 30 with an empty ferry and, even then, the trip encountered problems due to stormy conditions in Hua Hin.

 

On Jan. 1, the Meteorological Department warned of wind-driven swells up to four meters high. The disappointed passengers were offered a free ride to Koh Larn instead.
Marine Department Director Ekaraj Khantaro said the next test run was rescheduled tentatively for Jan. 4. The official start of service remains set for Jan. 12.

 

The Chinese-made catamaran ferry can seat up to 320 passengers on two decks. The lower deck is for economy class while the top deck is reserved for business and VIP class. All luggage, bags or parcels are scanned before loading onto the ferry for security and safety demonstrations are made when all passengers are seated.

 

Up to 200 free tickets for each day of the trial run are available only at the ticket office and are subject to availability.

 

Read more: http://www.pattayamail.com/news/storms-delay-1st-sailing-pattaya-hua-hin-ferry-160456

PATTAYA MAIL 2017-01-06

 

 

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safety demonstrations are made when all passengers are seated.

 

= the SAFETY FIRST sign gets alighted

 

1 hour ago, Rimmer said:

the next test run was rescheduled tentatively for Jan. 4.

But  Its now jan 6....... so what happened? 

5 minutes ago, poohy said:

But  Its now jan 6....... so what happened? 

It eventually arrived see HERE

Very, very rough sea today and not many boats venturing out. The Hua Hin ferry appears to be docked at Bali Hai pier, but my eyesight isn't the best. Can anyone confirm?

The nice looking girl in the front row seems to be trying to hide from someone. I wonder who!

Not very full, maybe they should reduce the ticket price... 

That's the first I heard of multiple classes of service.  Is the B1200 (and/or B1250) fare that's been bandied about on the various threads for the lower deck or upper deck?

12 hours ago, Basil B said:

Not very full, maybe they should reduce the ticket price... 

 

It's already free (for now)

They'd have to pay money for people to go on it then

5 hours ago, digbeth said:

 

It's already free (for now)

They'd have to pay money for people to go on it then

 

My post was "tong in check"  

 

Yes, looks like it will fold when people have to pay.