Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
River
(4/9 Th Poramin Mankha; 4pm-1am; )
Perched over the Taphao River, this bar has live mu-
sic every night. It's a fine spot for a sundowner; it gets more lively later on. The menu is
a mix of classic Thai and Western dishes.
BAR
Farang Bar
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BAR
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(
0 7750 1003;
www.farangbarchumphon.com
; 69/36 Th Tha Taphao; beers from 80B;
11am-midnight;
)
An agreeable hang-out for expat English teachers and passing travellers, the Farang Bar
is an easy place to while away a few hours over a drink. The menu mixes Thai and
Western dishes; the local ones are better. There are also basic rooms here (250B) and
day-use showers (20B).
Information
There are banks along Th Sala Daeng with exchange facilities and ATMs.
Bangkok Bank
(Th Sala Daeng)
Has an ATM.
Main Post Office
(Th Poramin Mankha)
In the southeastern part of town.
New Infinity Travel
( 0 7757 0176; 68/2 Th Tha Taphao; 8am-10pm; )
A great travel agency
with knowledgeable and friendly staff; they'll also sell you paperbacks and rent you one
of four rooms (250B).
Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT; 0 7750 1831; 111/11-12 Th Tawee Sinka; 8.30am-4.30pm)
Hands
out maps and brochures but not always up-to-date on transport information.
0 7750 3238; Th Poramin Mankha)
Privately owned; handles emergencies.
Virajsilp Hospital
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Getting There & Away
Boats leave from different piers; bus transfer is sometimes included in the ticket price.
Otherwise, you pay an extra 50B for transport to the pier. During low season, the car
ferry and slow boat don't always run.
BOAT
You have many boat options for getting to Ko Tao, though departure times are limited to
mainly morning and night. Most ticket prices include pier transfer. If you buy a combina-
tion ticket, make sure you have a ticket for both the bus and the boat.
