Bangkok is affectionately referred to as the Venice of the East. The metropolis has a network of canals (klongs) and piers that you should definitely see.
Rent a private boat for group of 10 people to explore Krabi
At the end of February 2024 I want to explore Krabi with a group of 10 people. We would like to spend 1 day on a boat trip to visit the islands. The intention is to rent a high-quality private boat, snorkel, have a picnic on the beach, ...
By boat from Pattaya to Koh Chang?
My name is Nelly and I am on holiday in Pattaya. I would like to go to Koh Chang for a few days and would rather go there by boat than by car. Is it true that there is a boat to (ferry) Koh Chang and what are the experiences?
Discover Bangkok on the water
A nice way to discover Bangkok is by boat. The Thai capital has an extensive network of canals (klongs). There are ferry services, a kind of bus boat or water taxi, that take you from A to B quickly and cheaply. It is an experience in itself.
Thailand question: Sailing to Thailand with a seaworthy motor yacht?
Until now I have only been to Thailand by plane. A friend has meanwhile (after my enthusiastic experiences) conceived the idea of sailing to Thailand with his seaworthy motor yacht (length about 25 meters) for a stay of several months. He prefers to visit different ports.
From Chiang Rai to Thaton by boat?
We want to go from Chiang Rai to Thaton by boat. Does this also work in that direction? Most sites speak from Thaton to Chiang Rai. Do you have to book for that too?
By boat from Bangkok to Ayutthaya
If you want to travel to Ayutthaya in a different way, you can do this by boat from Bangkok. The distance of 70 kilometers was already covered by sailors in the 14th century to bring their goods to the then capital of the country. Bangkok was then just the “Village of Wild Olives!” And it was also a supply point for the transport ships to Ayutthaya.
From Bangkok to China town
There are many roads that lead to Rome and also to the great Chinese enclave, China town in Bangkok.
Does anyone know if there is a covered place somewhere in Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River where small boats can be “parked”. That would be very interesting for all the residents of the countless condos on the riverside.
Rescue workers are recovering the sunken tourist boat near Phuket. The boat sank on Thursday, despite bad weather. The death toll from the accident has risen to 42, with 15 people still missing. All the dead and missing are Chinese tourists.
Two boats sunk off Phuket: 10 dead and 58 missing
Two boats with a total of at least 148 tourists on board capsized in southwest Thailand near Phuket. There are at least 10 dead, but some media speak of 17 dead, 58 people are missing. A jet ski also sank. There were mainly Chinese tourists on board. It is not yet known whether there may also be Dutch or Belgian tourists among the dead or missing.
Reader question: Experience sending goods by boat from Thailand?
My wife and I have signed a contract agreement with 10 organic beekeepers in the region of Phrae and Lamphun to export 100% organic monofloral raw honey to Belgium. The lab results of the “Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co.Ltd.” are extremely good for this type of honey.
By boat from Cebu to Bohol
After spending a few days in Cebu City, the journey continues today by boat to Tagbilaran, the capital of Bohol.
Pilgrim in Cebu
Arriving by boat from Manila in Cebu City, I take a few days to get to know the city a little better. The St. Mark Hotel where I have taken up residence is neat, perfectly clean and nothing but praise for the room, breakfast and staff. Unfortunately I can't say that about the place itself.
By boat from Manila to Cebu
Of course you can cover the distance between Manila and Cebu a lot faster by air, but that is a lot less fun and challenging than the trip by boat
Bangkok, a memory
On Thailandblog I read a nice piece about seeing Bangkok by boat. Remarkably, this piece brings up a memory.
Foreigners rescued from sea after fire on tourist boat
At least 18 foreign tourists and three crew members were safely brought ashore yesterday afternoon after a tour boat en route to Koh Rok caught fire and sank in the Andaman Sea.
How nice is it when you are invited to a real Thai wedding. We (Hook, an Austrian friend, Robin and I) gratefully accepted the invitation. The wedding is in Surat Thani, on the mainland. There with the Raja ferry and back at night with the night boat, a long journey, but we like it.
Reader question: Boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi
My husband and I will be flying from Bangkok to Phuket on January 21, then take a boat to Ko Yao Noi. Does anyone have any tips for us regarding sailing times and who we should and shouldn't go with, just to use a pun...?
Reader question: Boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai loh jark pier
Anyone have experience taking the boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai loh jark pier? How many crossings per day are there and when, if any?
Reader question: By boat to Ayutthaya
We leave for Thailand for the first time in 3 weeks. We booked three nights in Bangkok. The last day we would like to go by boat to Ayutthaya and cycle there. Who has tips with which organization we book this best? Is it feasible to bring our luggage?
Tourist boat stranded in Pattaya
A double-decker tourist boat named “Iti Under 4” stranded on Pattaya beach near Soi 13 on Sunday evening. People on the beach and boardwalk saw the boat approaching at considerable speed and managed to get to safety in time.