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Thailand Islands Guide: Seasons, Ferries and Park Fees
The southwest monsoon covers Thailand from mid-May to mid-October, the northeast monsoon runs to mid-February, and heavy rain lasts in the south until December. Similan and Surin close from 16 May to 14 October. Phi Phi charges foreign adults THB 400.
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- Koh Phi Phi Guide: THB 400 Park Charge, Ferry THB 450, Maya Bay ClosureKoh Phi Phi for first-timers: THB 400 park charge for foreign adults, Krabi ferry THB 450 in 2 hours, Maya Bay closed 1 August to 30 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, best months, top dive sites, chamber phone and ferries from the mainland.Verified
- Best Thai Islands by Month: Andaman vs Gulf SeasonsSouthwest monsoon mid-May to mid-October, northeast monsoon to mid-February. Park closure dates for Similan, Phi Phi, Lanta and more.Verified
- Koh Samui Guide: Wet Oct to Dec, Raja Ferry THB 200Samui's wet months differ from Phuket's. Flights and ferries with fares, which beach to pick, park fees, songthaews, scooter rules and hospitals.Verified
- Krabi and Ao Nang Guide: Railay by Boat Only, Phi Phi Fee THB 400Ao Nang, Railay or Krabi Town, how to reach Railay, island tour park fees, Tiger Cave Temple, monsoon months and park closures, plus the Phi Phi ferry.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, THB 100 Airport Bus, Red FlagsWhich Phuket beach fits you, the airport transfers with their fares, monsoon months, park fees, tourist police and the immigration office.Verified