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two from Samui to Bangkok at 8am and 12.30pm. The total voyage takes about 13½
hours and costs 1450B.
Getting Around
You can rent motorcycles (and bicycles) from almost every resort on the island. The go-
ing rate is 200B per day, but for longer periods try to negotiate a better rate.
Drivers of
sŏrng·tăa·ou
(pick-up trucks) love to try to overcharge you, so it's always
best to ask a third party for current rates, as they can change with the season. These
vehicles run regularly during daylight hours. It's about 50B to travel between beaches,
and no more than 100B to travel halfway across the island. Figure about 20B for a five-
minute ride on a motorcycle taxi.
Taxi service is quite chaotic due to the plethora of cabs. In the past taxi fares were un-
wieldy; these days prices are more standardised across the islands (though fares are still
ridiculously inflated compared to Bangkok). Taxis typically charge around 500B for an
airport transfer. Some Hat Chaweng travel agencies can arrange minibus taxis for less.
