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Thailand Islands Guide: Seasons, Ferries and Park Fees
Pick your island by month first. The southwest monsoon covers Thailand from mid-May to mid-October, the northeast monsoon follows to mid-February, and heavy rain lasts in the south until December. Similan and Surin close from 16 May to 14 October, and foreign adults pay THB 400 at Phi Phi.
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- Koh Chang From Bangkok: Ferry, Park Fee and Best SeasonTake a bus to Ao Thammachat pier and the ferry runs 06:30 to 18:30. A foreign adult pays THB 200 for the park.Verified
- Koh Lanta: Boats, Park Fee and When to GoHow to reach Koh Lanta by boat from Krabi and Phi Phi, what the national park costs, when Ko Rok closes, and how to swim safely.Verified
- Koh Lipe From Pak Bara: Boats, Park Fee and When It Is OpenHow to reach Koh Lipe from Pak Bara, what the Tarutao park fee is, and when the park is closed for the wet season.Verified
- Koh Phangan: Getting There, Full Moon Party Rules and FeesBoats to Koh Phangan from Samui, Donsak and Koh Tao, the Haad Rin party rules and fines, the park fee, the Gulf rainy season and emergency numbers.Verified
- Similan Islands: Season, Park Fee and How to Book the BoatPlanning Similan? Go between mid-October and mid-May, book a private boat a few days ahead and budget THB 500 for the park fee.Verified
- Family-Friendly Thai Islands: Samui, Phuket, Lanta, Krabi and Hua HinCompare Samui, Phuket, Lanta, Krabi and Hua Hin for families: hospitals, getting there, rain, beach flags and child park fees.Verified
- Koh Phi Phi Guide: Park Charge, Krabi Ferry and Maya BayHeading to Koh Phi Phi? Take the Krabi ferry, pay the THB 400 park charge, and skip Maya Bay in August and September.Verified
- Koh Tao Diving Guide: Open Water THB 9,900 to 12,000Learn to dive on Koh Tao: PADI Open Water at THB 9,900 to 12,000, when to go, the best first dive sites, the chamber phone and how to get there.Verified
- Best Thai Islands by Month: Andaman or Gulf?Pick the Andaman coast from November to March and the Gulf from April to September, with marine park closure dates for Similan, Phi Phi, Lanta and more.Verified
- Koh Phangan Full Moon Party: Dates, Fee and RulesThe Full Moon Party runs at Haad Rin on every full-moon night. Full-moon dates, alcohol rules and ferry fares from Samui.Verified
- Koh Samui Guide: When to Go, Ferries, BeachesSamui's wet months differ from Phuket's. Get flight and ferry fares, which beach suits you, national park fees, scooter rules and where to find a hospital.Verified
- Krabi and Ao Nang Guide: Where to Stay, Railay by Boat, Island DaysAo Nang, Railay or Krabi Town: where to stay, how to reach Railay, island park fees, the rainy season and the ferry to Phi Phi.Verified
- Maya Bay and Phi Phi National Park Fee for ForeignersPhi Phi Le, where Maya Bay lies, charges foreign adults THB 400 and children THB 200. Closed 1 August to 30 September.Verified
- Phuket Guide: Where to Stay, Getting From the Airport, Staying SafeWhich Phuket beach fits you, how to get from the airport, when it rains, how to stay safe, and where to extend your visa.Verified