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2026-09-11 · 2 min read

Thai Ferries and Speedboats — Two Coasts, Two Monsoon Seasons, Safety, Seasickness, and Building In a Buffer Day

Thailand's two coasts have rough seas at different times of year. Which islands to visit when, which boat types are safer in swell, why services get cancelled, and how not to miss your flight home.

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