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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Thailand.
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'''Thailand''' is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,565 metres above sea level (8,415 ft). The northeast, Isan, (see special section on this region) consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.
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===Climate & Weather===
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Thailand has over a 1,000nm of mainland coastline bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand (Siam). With thousands of islands, there are many more miles of beaches, creeks and headlands meeting the sea.
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Lying between 5 and 13 degrees north, the climate is tropical, the beaches are palm fringed, with priste white sand,crystal waters and superb coral reefs.
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==Charts==
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; '''Admiralty'''
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: 2414 -- Singapore to Song Sai Gon and the Gulf of Thailand
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: 66 -- Gulf of Thailand, Malaysia and Thailand, Tumpat to Laem Chong Phra
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: 67 -- Laem Chong Phra to Chrouy Samit
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: 986 -- Thailand, Ko Si Chang and Si Racha to Laem Chabang
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: 999 -- Approaches to Bangkok
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: 2103 -- Approaches to Kampong Saom
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: 3447 -- Kuala Teregganu to Tumpat
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: 1046 -- Outer Approaches to Ports from Krung Thep to Map Ta Phut
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: 3724 -- Gulf of Thailand – Thailand, Sattahip Commercial Port and Map Ta Phut Industrial Port
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: 3727 -- Approaches to Ao Sattahip
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: 3879 -- Quan-Dao Nam Du to Chhak Ream
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: 3961 -- Gulf of Thailand, Tumpat to Songkhla
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: 3963 -- Laem Kho Kwang to Laem Riu including Offshore Gasfields
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: 3964 -- Lang Suan to Prachuap Khiri Khan
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: 3965 -- Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ko Chuang
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; '''NGA'''
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: 93010 -- Gulf of Thailand
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===Charts===
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See also [[Charts]]
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Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
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==Weather==
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Thailand is largely tropical, so it's hot and humid all year around with temperatures in the 28-35°C range (82-95°F), a degree of relief provided only in the mountains in the far north of Thailand. The careful observer will, however, note three seasons:
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* Cool: From November to the end of February, it doesn't rain much and temperatures are at their lowest, although you will barely notice the difference in the south and will only need to pack a sweater if hiking in the northern mountains, where temperatures can fall as low as 5°C. This is the most popular time to visit and, especially around Christmas and New Year's, finding flights and accommodation can be expensive and difficult.
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* Hot: From March to June, Thailand swelters in temperatures as high as 40°C (104°F). Pleasant enough when sitting on the beach with a drink in hand, but not the best time of year to go temple-tramping in Bangkok.
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* Rainy: From July to October, although it only really gets underway in September, tropical monsoons hit most of the country. This doesn't mean it rains non-stop, but when it does it pours and flooding is not uncommon.  
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===Special Navigation Notes===
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There are local deviations to these general patterns. In particular, the south-east coast of Thailand (including Ko Samui) has the rains reversed, with the peak season being May-October and the rainy off season in November-February.  
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===Local Radio Nets===
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
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Special reference to Thailand's coastal areas
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* [http://www.weather.gov.sg/wip/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1023.8 Thailand Weather (from Singapore)]
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* [http://www.tmd.go.th/en/ Weather Thailand]
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* [https://www.fnmoc.navy.mil/wxmap_cgi/cgi-bin/wxmap_single.cgi?area=ngp_tropio&dtg=2008032718&prod=usf&tau=006 Weather]
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==Passages==
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* [[Darwin to Thailand Passage]]
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* [[Pacific Circumnavigation]]
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* [[South East Asia to Red Sea]]
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* [[Australia to South Africa]] 
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* [[South East Asia to Japan]]
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* [[South East Asia to South Africa]]
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* South East Asia to Chagos (Circuit)
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===Arrival/Departure procedures===
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==Islands==
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* {{dest|Phuket |a|e|i}}
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* {{dest| Phiphi| label= Phi Phi|a|i|d}}
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* {{dest|Koh Lanta| label= Ko Lanta|a|i}}
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* {{dest|Ko Muk||a||i|d}}
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* {{dest|Ko Kradan|a|d}}
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* {{dest|Ko Samui|d}}Ko Samui
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===Immigration & Customs===
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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===Visas===
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==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
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====Arrival====
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===Health & Security===
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====Departure====
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===Customs and Immigration===
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''See the [http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2637.php Official Govt. Website] for current details''.
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As of 19 Oct 2015 all foreign yachts entering or leaving Phuket Province must be fitted with a Class B AIS transponder. --[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]]
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We have been in and out of Thailand many times and there is little cost except for weekend overtime at the Immigration places. Also unlike many other places the ship captain cannot check in or out passengers and Crew members. Places like Satun which as a strong river tidal currents should be avoided as all crew and passengers must attend the immigration. Also do not take your time from Langkawi to Phuket as the immigration want to charge a non recieted fee for any delays more than 3 days. You can sit and argue for an hour and get away with it sometimes. --[[User:Rossmonty|Rossmonty]] 03:26, 15 June 2008 (MDT)
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====Customs====
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====Immigration====
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====Fees and Charges====
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====Restrictions====
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===Health and Security===
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{{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}}
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==Berthing==
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====Peninsula West Coast====
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* {{dest| Krabi|h|m|e|d}}
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====Gulf of Thailand Coast====
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Also see [[Gulf of Thailand]].  Note that many of the potential stopping places in Thailand on the southern end of the Malay Peninsula aren't good places to stop or stay.  There have been rising tension between ethnic (muslim) Malays and Thais in this region, which has resulted in a separatist movement and frequent rioting and bloodshed.  So in travelling north and south along this coast it's probably best to skip any ports between [[Surat Thani]] or [[Ko Samui]] in the north, and the [[Malaysia]]n port of [[Kota Bharu]] in the south.
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* {{dest| Bangkok|d}}
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* {{dest| Pattaya |d}}
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* {{dest| Ko Chang|d}}
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* Port Takola Yacht Marina
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==Anchorages==
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{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]).}}
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==Transportation==
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===Ports & Popular Stops===
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==Supplies==
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* Peninsula West Coast
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'''Teak Supplies'''
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** [[Phuket|Phuket]] (Has data)
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*Serm Wong Sawmill Company.Ltd. tel. 66 02 585 0238
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*S Sammakke timber Trade Limited- Part. tel. 66 02 587 3311 - 66 02 585 2440 -  66 02 585 8164 - 66 02 587 8748
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*Taveekit Timber trade Limited.Part. tel. 66 02 585 4077- 66 02 585 0330 -  66 02 585 4612
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* Gulf of Thailand
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'''Sikaflex'''
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** Ko Samui
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*Sika(THailand) Limited. tel. 66 02 671 2764/9
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===Offshore Islands===
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'''Epoxy Glue'''
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*Thai Epoxy & Allied Products Company. tel. 66 02 253 5031/3
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(Tel. Note: If phoning from outside Thailand drop the 0 before the"2")
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==Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Passages from Thailand===
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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*  [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/thailand.html Thailand Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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==References==
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* {{Reference|Andy Dowden & Bill O’Leary|Southeast Asia Pilot|Image Asia|9749499808}}*: Formerly known as ''The Andaman Sea Pilot'', a very well documented sea pilot issued by Image Asia Events Co., Ltd in Phuket. Lots of anchorages reaching from Darwin to Andaman Islands, with detailed drawings of heaps of anchorages. More details on the website http://www.southeastasiapilot.com/
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* http://www.travelfish.org/
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Latest revision as of 13:59, 5 April 2020

World ▶ South East Asia ▶ Thailand

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Thailand
15°24.000'N, 101°18.000'E Chart icon.png
Thailandmap.gif
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Map
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Flag
Capital Bangkok
Language Thai
Currency Baht (฿) (THB
Time zone ICT (UTC+7)
Calling code +66

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Thailand.

Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,565 metres above sea level (8,415 ft). The northeast, Isan, (see special section on this region) consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.

Thailand has over a 1,000nm of mainland coastline bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand (Siam). With thousands of islands, there are many more miles of beaches, creeks and headlands meeting the sea. Lying between 5 and 13 degrees north, the climate is tropical, the beaches are palm fringed, with priste white sand,crystal waters and superb coral reefs.

Charts

Admiralty
2414 -- Singapore to Song Sai Gon and the Gulf of Thailand
66 -- Gulf of Thailand, Malaysia and Thailand, Tumpat to Laem Chong Phra
67 -- Laem Chong Phra to Chrouy Samit
986 -- Thailand, Ko Si Chang and Si Racha to Laem Chabang
999 -- Approaches to Bangkok
2103 -- Approaches to Kampong Saom
3447 -- Kuala Teregganu to Tumpat
1046 -- Outer Approaches to Ports from Krung Thep to Map Ta Phut
3724 -- Gulf of Thailand – Thailand, Sattahip Commercial Port and Map Ta Phut Industrial Port
3727 -- Approaches to Ao Sattahip
3879 -- Quan-Dao Nam Du to Chhak Ream
3961 -- Gulf of Thailand, Tumpat to Songkhla
3963 -- Laem Kho Kwang to Laem Riu including Offshore Gasfields
3964 -- Lang Suan to Prachuap Khiri Khan
3965 -- Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ko Chuang
NGA
93010 -- Gulf of Thailand

See also Charts

Weather

Thailand is largely tropical, so it's hot and humid all year around with temperatures in the 28-35°C range (82-95°F), a degree of relief provided only in the mountains in the far north of Thailand. The careful observer will, however, note three seasons:

  • Cool: From November to the end of February, it doesn't rain much and temperatures are at their lowest, although you will barely notice the difference in the south and will only need to pack a sweater if hiking in the northern mountains, where temperatures can fall as low as 5°C. This is the most popular time to visit and, especially around Christmas and New Year's, finding flights and accommodation can be expensive and difficult.
  • Hot: From March to June, Thailand swelters in temperatures as high as 40°C (104°F). Pleasant enough when sitting on the beach with a drink in hand, but not the best time of year to go temple-tramping in Bangkok.
  • Rainy: From July to October, although it only really gets underway in September, tropical monsoons hit most of the country. This doesn't mean it rains non-stop, but when it does it pours and flooding is not uncommon.

There are local deviations to these general patterns. In particular, the south-east coast of Thailand (including Ko Samui) has the rains reversed, with the peak season being May-October and the rainy off season in November-February.

Sources for Weather forecasts: Special reference to Thailand's coastal areas

Passages

Islands

Key to symbols: || Island icon – island || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||
  • Phuket Phuket /wiki/Phuket | Island icon – island || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Phi PhiPhi Phi/wiki/Phiphi | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Ko LantaKo Lanta/wiki/Koh_Lanta | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Ko MukKo Muk/wiki/Ko_Muk | Island icon – island || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Ko KradanKo Kradan/wiki/Ko_Kradan | Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Ko SamuiKo Samui/wiki/Ko_Samui | Needs data icon – needs data |
    Ko Samui

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

See the Official Govt. Website for current details.

As of 19 Oct 2015 all foreign yachts entering or leaving Phuket Province must be fitted with a Class B AIS transponder. --Haiqu

We have been in and out of Thailand many times and there is little cost except for weekend overtime at the Immigration places. Also unlike many other places the ship captain cannot check in or out passengers and Crew members. Places like Satun which as a strong river tidal currents should be avoided as all crew and passengers must attend the immigration. Also do not take your time from Langkawi to Phuket as the immigration want to charge a non recieted fee for any delays more than 3 days. You can sit and argue for an hour and get away with it sometimes. --Rossmonty 03:26, 15 June 2008 (MDT)

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Ports

Key to symbols: || Island icon – island || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||

Peninsula West Coast

  • Krabi Krabi/wiki/Krabi | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |

Gulf of Thailand Coast

Also see Gulf of Thailand. Note that many of the potential stopping places in Thailand on the southern end of the Malay Peninsula aren't good places to stop or stay. There have been rising tension between ethnic (muslim) Malays and Thais in this region, which has resulted in a separatist movement and frequent rioting and bloodshed. So in travelling north and south along this coast it's probably best to skip any ports between Surat Thani or Ko Samui in the north, and the Malaysian port of Kota Bharu in the south.

  • Bangkok Bangkok/wiki/Bangkok | Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Pattaya Pattaya /wiki/Pattaya | Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Ko Chang Ko Chang/wiki/Ko_Chang | Needs data icon – needs data |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Port Takola Yacht Marina

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

Transportation

List transportation to other countries, etc.

Supplies

Teak Supplies

  • Serm Wong Sawmill Company.Ltd. tel. 66 02 585 0238
  • S Sammakke timber Trade Limited- Part. tel. 66 02 587 3311 - 66 02 585 2440 - 66 02 585 8164 - 66 02 587 8748
  • Taveekit Timber trade Limited.Part. tel. 66 02 585 4077- 66 02 585 0330 - 66 02 585 4612

Sikaflex

  • Sika(THailand) Limited. tel. 66 02 671 2764/9

Epoxy Glue

  • Thai Epoxy & Allied Products Company. tel. 66 02 253 5031/3

(Tel. Note: If phoning from outside Thailand drop the 0 before the"2")

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

  • Andy Dowden & Bill O’Leary, Southeast Asia Pilot, Image Asia, ISBN 9749499808*: Formerly known as The Andaman Sea Pilot, a very well documented sea pilot issued by Image Asia Events Co., Ltd in Phuket. Lots of anchorages reaching from Darwin to Andaman Islands, with detailed drawings of heaps of anchorages. More details on the website http://www.southeastasiapilot.com/
  • http://www.travelfish.org/

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