Songkran in Trat: Tourists swarm Koh Kood-Koh Mak as safety measures tighten

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Trat experiences a vibrant Songkran with a surge in tourists visiting Koh Kood and Koh Mak, while maritime authorities prioritize safety.

•Trat's Songkran festival sees a high volume of tourists, particularly foreign visitors, traveling to Koh Kood and Koh Mak.
•Maritime authorities (เจ้าท่า) are implementing strict safety measures and passenger count controls for boat services.
•Ferry operators are committed to maintaining current ticket prices throughout the Songkran festival despite rising fuel costs.

•On April 11, tourist traffic to Koh Kood and Koh Mak in Trat was reported as high during the Songkran festival.
•Tourists are traveling to Koh Kood and Koh Mak via ferry services from Lam Sok Pier.
•Over 2,000 tourists are expected to travel to Koh Kood and Koh Mak on April 11.
•The Harbour Master's office confirmed that ferry services are operating and enforcing safety on board.
•Despite high oil prices, foreign tourists are not deterred from traveling to Trat for Songkran.
•Boat operators have confirmed that ticket prices will remain unchanged for the entire festival period.
•Tourists travelling to Koh Kood and Koh Mak are advised about potential motion sickness due to waves.
•Operators are committed to fixing ticket prices to facilitate tourists during the Songkran festival.

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Attapol Klinthap

"All ferry companies will maintain the same service prices throughout the festival."

เรือโดยสารทุกบริษัทยังคงราคาบริการเดิมตลอดช่วงเทศกาล

Trat(ตราด)ℹ️

A province in Thailand experiencing a surge in tourism during Songkran.

Koh Kood(เกาะกูด)ℹ️

An island destination in Trat popular with tourists during Songkran.

Koh Mak(เกาะหมาก)ℹ️

An island destination in Trat a popular tourist spot during Songkran.

Harbour Master(เจ้าท่า)

The maritime authority responsible for enforcing safety and passenger regulations for boat services in Trat.

Boon Siri Speed Boat Co., Ltd.(บริษัท บุญศิริเรือเร็ว จำกัด)

A ferry company operating services to Koh Kood and Koh Mak, committed to maintaining prices.

Suea Dam Gro Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เสือดำโกร จำกัด)

A ferry company operating services to Koh Kood and Koh Mak.

Koh Kood Express Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เกาะกูดเอกเพรส จำกัด)

A ferry company operating services to Koh Kood and Koh Mak.

Ms. Natthrada Thamma(น.ส.ณัฐรดา ธรรมมะ)

An official from the Trat Harbour Master's office assisting tourists and enforcing safety.

Mr. Attapol Klinthap(นายอรรถพล กลิ่นทับ)

A service provider from Boon Siri Speed Boat Co., Ltd., commenting on ticket prices and tourist numbers.

Ms. Veerawan Kudo(น.ส.วีรวรรณ คุโบะ)

A Thai tourist who booked accommodations and ferry tickets before the oil price crisis.