Unfortunately, the service appears to be cancelled indefinitely. Please refer to the operator’s Facebook page for details and contact information, https://www.facebook.com/RoyalPassengerLiner/ Alternative ferry route across the Gulf of Thailand: As an alternative, in late 2021 the Seahorse ferry company started operating a new car and passenger ferry service between Sattahip in Chonburi and Songkla. Just […]
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How to Get to Koh Chang
Going to Koh Chang from Bangkok or Pattaya? Here (below) are all the best options including booking tickets to Koh Chang online, getting to Koh Chang from Bangkok by bus, and shared transfers from Pattaya to Koh Chang. Before You Go! The Koh Chang ferry schedule is at the bottom of the page, but it’s […]
Continue ReadingPattaya to Cambodia Visa Run with Five Star Visa
This is a trip report from May 2016. I am not going to include details of visa requirements, visa types, or how many days you will be permitted to stay in Thailand. Visa rules and regulations change frequently in Thailand, I will only include details of my own visa situation. For up to date information […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Want a Lady Taxi Driver
The most frightening taxi ride I have experienced in Thailand was a journey from Bangkok Hualamphong train station to Pattaya. The vehicle was a mini van, the driver was a male. There was 6 of us in the van. I’m not sure if the van actually became airborne, but the tires screeched in a very […]
Continue ReadingFlights To and From Pattaya Utapao Airport
Just 40 minutes drive from Pattaya, Utapao airport is the closest domestic and international airport to Pattaya. Making Utapao very convenient for anyone visiting from Pattaya within Thailand or from several overseas destinations. Cheap domestic and international flights also make it convenient for Pattaya residents, especially those looking for cheap and easy ways to travel […]
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