News Forum - Fare hike on ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan from July 1

[Thaiger]

Surat Thani province in the south of Thailand announced that fares of ferry services to Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan would increase from July 1 onwards due to the rising diesel price. The report revealed that fares had not been raised in more than 14 years. Following the meeting between Surat Thani officials and representatives from ferry businesses on May 18, it was agreed fares would be increased on 3 routes, including Don Sak Pier – Koh Samui, Don Sak Pier – Koh Pha Ngan, and Koh Samui to Koh Pha Ngan. Authorities announced they calculated the increase in […]

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[notpoor]

this is the final nail in the coffin of tourism. the sky is falling in. can't the Thais do anything right? /s

[Faraday]

18 minutes ago, notpoor said:

this is the final nail in the coffin of tourism. the sky is falling in. can't the Thais do anything right? /s

As there hasn't been a price rise in 14 years, being  the "final nail" - as you put it, is perhaps a little dramatic. 

You are aware of the price increase of Fuel?

[dbrenn]

10 hours ago, notpoor said:

this is the final nail in the coffin of tourism. the sky is falling in. can't the Thais do anything right? /s

I like your sarcasm 

[Cabra]

11 hours ago, notpoor said:

this is the final nail in the coffin of tourism. the sky is falling in. can't the Thais do anything right? /s

Could be the opening post for most ever thread on this news forum ... Appreciate your sarcasm