Transport

Cheapest way to get to Samui or Phuket in Thailand: direct flight or connections via Bangkok or China?

For longer trips, a direct summer flight to Phuket can be cheaper overall, especially if you continue to Samui by airport transfer plus ferry. The lowest fares via China are usually booked far in advance, while winter prices for Phuket flights and hotels rise sharply.

3 sources · 6 days ago

What are the easiest beach getaways from Bangkok for a weekend: Pattaya, Koh Samui, or bus-and-ferry islands?

For a short beach trip from Bangkok, travelers most often choose Pattaya or bus-and-ferry islands like Koh Samet, Koh Chang, and Koh Kood. Koh Samui is another option but farther; beachfront hotels were mentioned at around 49,000 RUB for Dec 20–30.

3 sources · 7 days ago

What license do you need and what to check before renting a scooter or car in Thailand?

You need your home license plus an International Driving Permit (category A for scooters, B for cars); film the vehicle on video before renting, check brakes/tires/insurance, and never leave your passport as deposit — fines for no license or no helmet can reach 2,000 baht.

2 sources · 4 days ago