Do you know the names of some of the airlines which fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui, as we have contacted one via the web and have had no response?
The flights to Koh Samui are operated (exclusively) by Bangkok Airways. There is no other airline that goes there. You can purchase tickets when you arrive in Bangkok (Risky! The flights are often sold out early) or book in advance. Hill Tribes Q: I would appreciate information about day trips to visit hill tribes by car or bus from Chaing Mai. A: The so-called hilltribes (Yao, Meo, Karieng, or Akha) don`t live near Chiang Mai, but in the hills near the Laotian or Burmese border (i.e. near Chiang Rai or Mae Hong Son, respectively). It is a relatively long way from Chiang Mai to these places. Nevertheless, if this is not an obstacle for you, visits are recommended. Some people are shy about going to these villages because they believe this means “looking down” on the hill tribes and treating them like an “ethnic zoo”. The hill tribe people themselves do not feel this way (they are very proud and do not feel in the least inferior to Westerners !) – they appreciate visitors, especially if
