Thailand

How to travel from Krabi to Koh Samui — minivan to Surat Thani + Don Sak ferry combo from 500 THB (~5–6 hours, best value) or fly Krabi → Samui from $80 USD on Bangkok Airways.

How to travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai — Green Bus from 130 THB (~3 hours), minivan from 200 THB, or scenic full-day Kok River longtail boat. Continuing to Chiang Khong for Laos.

How to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Rai — fly from $20 USD (1h 20min), overnight bus from $12 USD (~10 hours), or via Chiang Mai by train + bus. White Temple, Golden Triangle, Laos border.

How to get from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi — speedboat 45 min from 800 THB or ferry 2 hours from 400 THB. Maya Bay 2025 visitor rules (400 THB fee, no swimming in main bay), viewpoint, where to stay.

How to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya — public bus from Ekkamai 120 THB (~2 hours), minivan 200 THB, direct airport bus from Suvarnabhumi 200 THB, private transfer from 1,200 THB.

How to travel from Phuket to Krabi — direct speedboat to Ao Nang 1 hour from 700 THB, via Koh Phi Phi 3 hours, VIP minivan from $10 USD, or bus from 120 THB.

How to travel from Koh Tao to Bangkok — Lomprayah combo ferry + bus from 800 THB (~7–8 hours, most popular), ferry + overnight train from Surat Thani, or fly via Koh Samui.