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Ferry Operators Raise Fares Amid Surging Fuel Prices and Shortages in Southern Thailand
The major ferry company operating between Surat Thani and the islands of Samui and Pha-ngan will increase passenger and vehicle fares due to rising fuel prices and supply shortages. In Trat, ferry operators are holding rates steady for now, but warn of possible hikes if costs continue to climb. The fare increases will impact logistics operators, particularly local pickup truck drivers who rely on ferry services to transport goods to Samui. The ferry company in Trat consumes thousands of liters of fuel daily, and even a small price increase would significantly raise operating costs,…
