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[hexagonsun]

I apologize about all the Thailand questions recently.

Anywho, I was looking at flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui (round trip). I found Thai Air for 230 and Bangkok Air for 275. I'm going late July and this is peak season.

Questions:

Book Now?

Any other place to find cheaper airfare?

Should I wait and book right when I get into Bangkok at a Travel Agent (2 days before I want to venture out to the islands)? Keep in mind, peak season.

Thanks again. Very informative as of lately.

[shanti_shanti]

Last time I checked Bangkok Airways had specials that run daily but you'll have to depart at 6 am. The flight sells out often, so check the site.

[R-Seoul]

There are something like 16 flights a day from BKK to Koh Samui, your best bet is Asia Air, Nok Air or Bangkok Airways- you can book online with all these airlines. Forget the big carriers, they're usually overpriced.

See I can be helpful sometimes Mummy's boy.

[Fishead soup]

Whatever you do don't make a hotel reservation at the airport. That's a big rip off.

[articulate_ink]

Unless something has changed, Bangkok Airways owns the Koh Samui airport. For a long time, they had a monopoly on flights there. If the extra money isn't a big concern, go with Bangkok Airways. Thai's good but Bangkok's in a league of its own. All passengers are given access to their airport lounges, for example, and the service is exemplary.

[nate1983]

why don't you just take a bus down to chumpohn, then a boat that goes to koh tao and koh samui?

[evilive]

[sojourner1]

Yea, that Lomprayah bus/boat service is good for 975 baht, but takes about 12 to 14 hours each way.

[toong tao daeng]

IME, Bangkok Airways is your best bet.

[mrsquirrel]

Why not fly to Krabi then over to Samui.

[Fishead soup]

[buymybook]