Is it advisable to book a taxi through 12go for travel in Thailand during Songkran?

Transportation Taxi Booking 12go Thailand Travel Songkran Festival Ko Lanta to Khao Sok Khao Sok to Don Sak Pier

Mar 11, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’m travelling from ko lanta to khao sok (ratchaprapha dam) on 11th April and need to be there for 11:30am so it will be an early start. Then khao sok to donsak pier for samui 13th April. 

I can’t find and don’t expect there to be any way of hiring a car with pick up in ko lanta and drop off near donsak, so looking at taxis.

I’ve seen taxis on 12go for 4600 baht for the 11th April trip and 2500 for 13th April. Would you recommend using this site or are there better ways of booking, speaking to the hotel etc?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is planning a trip from Ko Lanta to Khao Sok on April 11 and then from Khao Sok to Don Sak Pier on April 13, inquiring about taxi booking options. They have found prices on the 12go website but seek recommendations on reliability and whether to book through the site or their hotel. Comments highlight that April coincides with Songkran, suggesting potential travel difficulties and offering experiences with 12go as a reliable booking option.

Niclas ***********

Might be better to travel day before in Thailand if you have an early time to hit next day. As people say lock in your prices as soon as possible.

3 years ago

Luc ************

12go is reliable

3 years ago

Terary **********

I have used 12go several times. Every time a good experience, for what it is. I have never tried pre-arranging.

Let us know how it goes

3 years ago

Michael ********

Seperate thing Cheow Lan lake is one of my favorite places to explore have seen lots of wildlife over the years there.

This is a great book to read prior to going.

(If you can find it)

3 years ago

Stephen *******

It will be a nightmare on the roads. Try the 12th if possible.

3 years ago

Aron **********

Price is about right better hire taxi it's amazing drive

3 years ago

John ********

Just go the day before...

3 years ago

Michael ********

You do realise that its songkran then. Its like xmas, thanksgiving easter new year all rolled into one.

3 years ago

Matt **********

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@Michael *******

I’m aware it’s that week and have a very basic understanding of it. Are you saying it is best to sort transport in advance as it might be harder to find a taxi nearer the time?

3 years ago

Marguyvin **********

@Matt *********

Whatever you do, lock the price with your arrangement. Fuel is increasing day by day here just like the rest of the world. No telling what will happen a month from now.

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Matt *********

i think will be hard to find people, this will be the first Songkran in 3 years as previous 2 have been cancelled.

Got nothing to offer i will be keeping off all roads during that period.

Just expect Chaos

3 years ago

Jonathan *******

@Matt *********

yes arrange sooner rather than later. Prices are gonna be more and there will be a lot of people travelling then

3 years ago

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Jonathan *******

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