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Getting
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Rayong one can catch 'Songthaews' (means 'two rows or benches'
which are converted pick-up trucks). The fare depends on the
distance but cheap. local buses, as well as Songthaews, ply
the roads to the mainland beaches.
To get to Ko Samet island
one can catch the local bus or songthaew from Rayong to the
small fishing village of Ban Phe. Ferries to the Samet island
take about 30 minutes, and leave from one of three piers in
Ban Phe at varying intervals (with increased frequency on
the weekends) from 6.00 am to 5.00 pm. Tickets are available
at Baan Phe pier and Nadan on Ko Samet. Speedboats will get
you to the island much faster, but can cost 500 to 800 baht.
Fishing boats are available for hire on the island. Avoid
taking the boat in the monsoon season.
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