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Sri Racha, Chonburi– Ferry operators running the Sri Racha–Koh Si Chang route have decided to freeze passenger fares at 60 baht per trip for now, even as diesel prices continue to climb and fuel supplies become tighter. [1]

Airstrikes kill 17 at monastery in Sagaing Region At least 17 civilians, including an unknown number of Buddhist monks, were killed and 20 others were injured at a monastery in Sagaing Region’s Katha Township on Friday during airstrikes carried out b... [2]

Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan ferry fares increase after fuel price jump Travellers heading to Koh Sam [3]

A major ferry company operating between Surat Thani and the two popular islands of Samui and Pha-ngan is to increase fares for passengers and vehicles following a rise in fuel prices and supply shortages, while operators in Trat are holding rates ste... [4]

Passenger traffic at ferry terminals has dropped significantly following the opening of the Myanmar–Korea Friendship (Dala) Bridge, according to ferry operators. [5]

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) understands that the ongoing weather conditions in parts of [6]

SAMUI, Thailand – Boat operators have announced a temporary suspension of ferry services between Surat Thani–Koh Tao and Koh Tao–Surat Thani from 19–21 [7]

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel/USA, is driving global oil prices sharply higher and beginning to ripple through Thailand’s tourism sector, with operators of passenger boats in Pattaya feeling the stra... [8]

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[1] TH thepattayanews.com · 2026-03-24 · 85% match

Ferry Operators to Koh Si Chang Hold Fares Steady at 60 Baht Despite Rising Diesel Prices; Tourist Numbers Drop

Sri Racha, Chonburi– Ferry operators running the Sri Racha–Koh Si Chang route have decided to freeze passenger fares at 60 baht per trip for now, even as diesel prices continue to climb and fuel supplies become tighter.

[2] MM english.dvb.no · 2026-03-22 · 75% match

Airstrikes kill 17 at monastery in Sagaing Region; Who will be the next UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar?

Airstrikes kill 17 at monastery in Sagaing Region At least 17 civilians, including an unknown number of Buddhist monks, were killed and 20 others were injured at a monastery in Sagaing Region’s Katha Township on Friday during airstrikes carried out b

[3] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-27 · 75% match

Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan ferry fares increase after fuel price jump

Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan ferry fares increase after fuel price jump Travellers heading to Koh Sam

[4] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

Fuel surge pushes Samui ferry fare hike, Trat operators on alert

A major ferry company operating between Surat Thani and the two popular islands of Samui and Pha-ngan is to increase fares for passengers and vehicles following a rise in fuel prices and supply shortages, while operators in Trat are holding rates ste

[5] MM elevenmyanmar.com · 2026-02-19 · 75% match

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Passenger traffic at ferry terminals has dropped significantly following the opening of the Myanmar–Korea Friendship (Dala) Bridge, according to ferry operators.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-11-26 · 72% match

Travel continues in southern Thailand despite localized flooding, authorities provide ongoing support

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) understands that the ongoing weather conditions in parts of

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-11-19 · 66% match

Samui–Tao ferry services halted as rough seas disrupt travel for hundreds

SAMUI, Thailand – Boat operators have announced a temporary suspension of ferry services between Surat Thani–Koh Tao and Koh Tao–Surat Thani from 19–21

[8] TH thepattayanews.com · 2026-03-20 · 44% match

Tourist Boat Operators in Pattaya Begin to See Impact of Fuel Prices and Supply

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel/USA, is driving global oil prices sharply higher and beginning to ripple through Thailand’s tourism sector, with operators of passenger boats in Pattaya feeling the stra

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2026-03-09 · 34% match

No war can dampen Koh Chang tourism as weekend visitors top 20,000

PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite global tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, tourism in Koh Chang remains strong, with more than 20,000 visitors traveling to the popular island destination in Trat over the recent weekend.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-11-01 · 75% match

Five Charged Over Chindwin Ferry Accident

Five crew members including the captain of an overcrowded ferry that capsized on the Chindwin River in Sagaing Division last month killing some 70 passengers were charged under Burma’s criminal code.

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