@Paul ******

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@Paul ******

Not sure what I can tell you about them. There are hundreds and hundreds of nice pretty islands up there. Most of them look like Surin but some have the big boulders like Similan too.

As far as I know it's all closed now, but there are hints that they may open up. I know one boat who went out last month but for some reason they were very secretive about why they were there. No idea why they were being like that, we've been going up there since 1994.

There are small resorts and bungalows on some of the islands now. I used to go up there for diving so we would mostly stick to the western islands, further out to sea where the visibility is best.

Without a boat it's impossible to get around of course.

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@Paul ******

both.

@Paul ******

I guess. I’ve been going there for almost 30 years. It’s got a certain charm and lots of history. The drive north along the border is spectacular. And I love old railroads, even torn up ones.

For me it was the gateway to Mergui before the coup. One of my favorite places on earth. Phayam is also very nice.

To each his own. 🤷‍♂️

And lack of tourists makes it even better.

@Cris *****

yes. That’s it!

@Jan *********

it’s the Grand Andaman now. I can’t tell if it’s open or not from their GPage. 🤷‍♂️

Grand Andaman Hotel

+95 1 572 535

@Cris *****

You can try the B.C. Badin Resort, see what they have to offer. You can always call down if your Thai is up to scratch.

@Cris *****

There are several piers and resorts on the north side of the harbor. I would think that any of these resorts would be able to offer you a more VIP kind of trip. There is one resort just south of the main pier and one north of it.

@Cris *****

Sure, you go just past immigration and you'll see the harbor and then all the kids will come out and help you get on a boat.

There is also a way to do it from the people who run the casino, but I'm not sure they are operating right now. You could call them. I'll post that next.

@Brandon ***********

But there is no fighting in the south so the chance it will close is very small.