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What is the current cost of a long-tail boat from Ranong Pier to Kawthuang Town and how does it compare to the Andaman Club for visa runs?

Ranong Pier Kawthuang Town Visa runs Long-tail boat cost Andaman Club NON-O visa Thailand immigration

Nov 6, 2023

2 years ago

Tony ********

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Hello everyone! Just a quick enquiry about the border at Ranong pier .

Can someone give me the cost of the long-tail boat nowadays (many years before it cost me 4 or 500 baht pre covid ) and the current USD amount at Kawthuang Town.

I've just done the Andaman club run which has increased from 950 ish  baht pre covid to 2600 baht haha !

Obviously if it's rough I'll do the Andaman club buy otherwise I don't mind a long-tail boat trip

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the current cost of taking a long-tail boat from Ranong Pier to Kawthuang Town, which has reportedly increased compared to pre-COVID prices. Specifically, the author recalls a past cost of around 400-500 baht, while now it is inquiring about the latest fare. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Andaman Club service for visa runs, highlighting its price increase from approximately 950 baht to 2600 baht. Another comment notes that holders of Non-Immigration visas don't require tickets for border crossings.

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Evgenia *************

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2 years ago

Nigel *********

Thanks for the update. Was going to use Andaman club. Back to Kawthong it is then.

2 years ago

Tony ********

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@Nigel ********

let me know when u are done I need to go 10 jan not yr

2 years ago

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Tony ********

Michael ********

So Andaman club is up and running now for visa runs. Cool

2 years ago

Tony ********

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@Michael *******

yes I've just done a run in October.

But I had to wait over on the island for about 1 hrs to get a return boat so it might be about the same time as the long-tail boat.The last boat leaves ranong ay 3pm every day got back at 430 pm

Before I used to doit in 45 mins all up

2 years ago

Michael ********

@Tony *******

I used to use my time on island stock up on duty free and they have a great club sandwich in restaurant. Still preferable to the longtail boat especially this time of year.. i used to get 11 am boat from Ranong to Andaman and 1 after noon back.

2 years ago

Tony ********

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@Michael *******

yes I understand.

But the new prices at andaman would give you a case of beer to drink on the way using the long-tail boat lol.

I double checked and the price varies according to visa length

1 month visa exempt?? 2100 baht

2 month tourist dunno??

90 day non imm 2600 baht

Perhaps 1 yr OA is more????

2 years ago

Michael ********

@Tony *******

thats new, Well now live in Central so dont need that run anymore but it was always good journey

2 years ago

Tony ********

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@Michael *******

yes I enjoyed it too.

But the long-tail is also an enjoyable experience in good weather!

2 years ago

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Tony ********