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Getting to Dive Site Areas in Thailand
Phuket & Krabi
- Served by regular scheduled flights by Angel Air, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways from Bangkok.
- Express bus service is available from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
Ko Samui
- Served by Bangkok Airways from Bangkok.
- Bus and Train service is available from Bangkok to Surat Thani where several ferrys haul passengers and vehicles to Ko Samui.
- Express bus service to Surat Thani is available from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
Phi Phi Islands
- Numerous regular boats and "speed boats" are available in Phuket.
Koh Tao
- "Speedboat" service from the car ferry pier at Don Sak (east of Surat Thani)
- Regular boats from the northern "speedboat" pier at Maenam Beach on Ko Samui.
- "Speedboat" service from the ferry pier at Nathon on Ko Samui
- "Speedboat", "speed ferry" and Songserm express boat from Chumphon
- Boat from Thung Makham (Chumphon)
Tarutao Marine Park
- By air, the nearest airport is Haad Yai. Thai Airways flies a regular schedule. Then bus or taxi to Sathun, local transport to Pakpara and from the Pakbara Pier take a boar or from Thammalung Jetty take the "fast ferry" direct to Ko Lipe
- Express bus service to Sathun is available from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
- Train service to Haad Yai - several trains with various classes of service, some overnight sleepers with meal service.
Pattaya
- Bangkok Airways has regularly scheduled flights to nearbt U-Tapao
- Pattaya is 2 hours from Bangkok by car. Taxi service will be about Bt 1500.
- Express bus service to Pattaya is available from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
Koh Chang
- Express bus service to Trat is available from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok.
- Local transport to Laem Ngop
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Random Accommodations
Phuket-Khao Lak
Residence Kalim Bay
Fringe ofPhuket?s tourist area: just a stone's throw to Kalim Beach. Near enough to Patong shops and entertainment, yet far from the hustle and bustle of crowds. Serviced Apartments: balcony, fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining area, air-con, satellite TV, radio, IDD telephone, room service. Restaurant: International, Thai. Swimming pool, children's pool, Jacuzzi. Less than fifteen-minutes to golf courses.
Krabi-Koh Lanta
Diamond Private Resort
Lively 25-acre hillside resort overlooking Railay Beach offers the ultimate in comfort. 28 bungalows and cottages surrounded by private tropical gardens with fan or air con, balcony, minibar, and TV, all set in beautiful teak wood furnishings. Open-air Thai restaurant and coffee house, swimming pool with ocean view. Close to prime area for rock climbing.
Koh Tao
Koh Tao-Utopia Suites
Island in the sun: close to ferry terminal, diving boats, shops, restaurants, nightspots, dive centers, and secluded bays - all within five-minutes walking distance. Seaside apartments and studios: air-con or ceiling fans, satellite TV, kitchenette, microwave, fridge, mini-bar. Restaurant: Western and Thai cuisine. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates - 10% discount on bookings of seven days or longer.
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