The most popular island hop in the Andaman. Ferry versus speedboat from Phuket's Rassada pier, why a day trip and an overnight stay are different decisions, and how the monsoon months change the timetable.
Two very different ways to reach Koh Lipe from Krabi. The scenic speedboat chain through Koh Lanta, Koh Ngai and Koh Mook that runs only in the dry season, versus the road-and-boat route via Pak Bara that works in most months.
The quietest of the eastern islands is also the one with the most rigid boat schedule. How to reach Laem Sok pier from Bangkok in time for the boats, what the island is like without ATMs or nightlife, and the island-hopping links to Koh Mak and Koh Chang.
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.
The farthest island in the southern Andaman. Every route passes Pak Bara pier in Satun; comparing Hat Yai and Trang airports, combined van-and-boat tickets, and the months when boats do not run.