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How Thailand’s Eastern Islands and Koh Kood Adventures Are Facing Fuel Price Pressures Impacting Travel from Middle East Hubs – Everything You Should Know
How Thailand’s Eastern Islands and Koh Kood Adventures Are Facing Fuel Price Pressures Impacting Travel from Middle East Hubs – Everything You Should Know In Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Trat, a sudden spike in fuel costs is creating significant stress for tourism-related transport services that link mainland terminals to island destinations such as Koh Kood and Koh Mak. The region’s vital travel arteries—including high‑speed ferries, minibuses and local vans—are absorbing escalating energy expenses, threatening both operator sustainability and visitor flow. With fuel bought from refineries reaching approximately 37 baht per litre—well...