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== Getting There ==

The ~~easiest way to get to Phuket and take a speed boat to Koh Lanta~~ (~~around 4 hours~~). ~~If rough weather and seas is predicted (as it is to the months leading up to January) , and alternate method is recommended~~. ~~Fly into Bangkok (~~BKK), ~~then take a short flight or bus to Krabi (KBV)~~. From ~~there~~ many shuttles (from 400THB) or private taxis (from 2500THB) are available to take you anywhere on the island. There is a short water crossing, but very minimal compared to the Phuket option.

* The nearest airport is Krabi (KBV). See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport#Airlines_and_destinations Wikipedia] for direct routes. Connections via BKK, KUL, SIN for example.

* From KBV, many shuttles (from 400THB) or private taxis (from 2500THB) are available to take you anywhere on the island. There is a short water crossing, but very minimal compared to the Phuket option.

* You can take a speed boat from Phuket (big intl. airport) to Koh Lanta (around 4 hours). If rough weather and seas is predicted (as it is to the months leading up to January), an alternate method is recommended.

* ...

There are a few good travel ~~Wikis~~ which cover more detailed info:

There are a few good travel wikis which cover more detailed info:

* https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ko_Lanta

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== Visa ==

~~Visa~~ on arrival is available for many countries with no fee. For other countries there is a 3000THB fee associated with ~~a Visa~~. Typical periods to stay are 30 to 60 days. https://~~thaiconsulatela~~.~~thaiembassy~~.~~org~~/en/~~publicservice~~/~~visa-exemption-and-visa-on-arrival-to-thailand~~

Citizens of 93 countries are exempt from having to get a visa, and visa on arrival is available for many more countries at the arrival port with no fee. For other countries there is a 3000THB fee associated with an e-visa. Typical periods to stay are 30 to 60 days.

Full list and info: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/RzaiZWKBzF/consular/Visa/Visa_Exemption__Visa_on_Arrival.pdf

Payable by US dollars, Euros, or Thai baht (THB) at the immigration counter

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== Accommodations ==

You can coordinate sharing on the XMPP channel, if you're not already planning to join with a small group.

Some people in the group have expressed a preference for the Phra Ae (aka “Long Beach”) area for accommodation and gatherings. Previous non-hackerbeach episodes usually centered around this area. It has a popular coworking space (kohub) which is good for concentrated work and socializing and a ton of nice beach bars/restaurants to spend the day with a laptop, such as the funky fish.

There are plenty of options to stay in Phra Ae and it’s easily reachable by scooter (which is the preferred mode of transport for many) from Klong Dao beach to the north and Klong Kong beach to the south which are two alternative favourable areas for accommodation.

== Power sockets ==

US 2-prong outlets are ~~standard~~ throughout Thailand

US 2-prong outlets are common throughout Thailand, as are hybrid sockets for other types: https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/thailand/

== Internet ==

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== ATMs ==

ATMs are available at convenience stores and are safe to use but will add a small fixed surcharge for withdrawals making it more economical to withdraw higher amounts.

Credit cards are accepted in many places but cash is still preferred in the smaller restaurants and food stalls.

Currency is Baht (THB) which is widely used. Some places will accept $ or € but it’s not as common as in other places.

== Invite-only XMPP chat for participants ==

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 == Getting There ==
-The easiest way to get to Phuket and take a speed boat to Koh Lanta (around 4 hours). If rough weather and seas is predicted (as it is to the months leading up to January) , and alternate method is recommended. Fly into Bangkok (BKK), then take a short flight or bus to Krabi (KBV). From there many shuttles (from 400THB) or private taxis (from 2500THB) are available to take you anywhere on the island. There is a short water crossing, but very minimal compared to the Phuket option.
+* The nearest airport is Krabi (KBV). See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_International_Airport#Airlines_and_destinations Wikipedia] for direct routes. Connections via BKK, KUL, SIN for example.
+* From KBV, many shuttles (from 400THB) or private taxis (from 2500THB) are available to take you anywhere on the island. There is a short water crossing, but very minimal compared to the Phuket option.
+* You can take a speed boat from Phuket (big intl. airport) to Koh Lanta (around 4 hours). If rough weather and seas is predicted (as it is to the months leading up to January), an alternate method is recommended.
+* ...
-There are a few good travel Wikis which cover more detailed info:
+There are a few good travel wikis which cover more detailed info:
 * https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Ko_Lanta
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 == Visa ==
-Visa on arrival is available for many countries with no fee. For other countries there is a 3000THB fee associated with a Visa. Typical periods to stay are 30 to 60 days. https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/visa-exemption-and-visa-on-arrival-to-thailand
+Citizens of 93 countries are exempt from having to get a visa, and visa on arrival is available for many more countries at the arrival port with no fee. For other countries there is a 3000THB fee associated with an e-visa. Typical periods to stay are 30 to 60 days.
+Full list and info: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/RzaiZWKBzF/consular/Visa/Visa_Exemption__Visa_on_Arrival.pdf
 Payable by US dollars, Euros, or Thai baht (THB) at the immigration counter
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 == Accommodations ==
 You can coordinate sharing on the XMPP channel, if you're not already planning to join with a small group.
+Some people in the group have expressed a preference for the Phra Ae (aka “Long Beach”) area for accommodation and gatherings. Previous non-hackerbeach episodes usually centered around this area. It has a popular coworking space (kohub) which is good for concentrated work and socializing and a ton of nice beach bars/restaurants to spend the day with a laptop, such as the funky fish.
+There are plenty of options to stay in Phra Ae and it’s easily reachable by scooter (which is the preferred mode of transport for many) from Klong Dao beach to the north and Klong Kong beach to the south which are two alternative favourable areas for accommodation.
 == Power sockets ==
-US 2-prong outlets are standard throughout Thailand
+US 2-prong outlets are common throughout Thailand, as are hybrid sockets for other types: https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/thailand/
 == Internet ==
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 == ATMs ==
+ATMs are available at convenience stores and are safe to use but will add a small fixed surcharge for withdrawals making it more economical to withdraw higher amounts.
+Credit cards are accepted in many places but cash is still preferred in the smaller restaurants and food stalls.
+Currency is Baht (THB) which is widely used. Some places will accept $ or € but it’s not as common as in other places.
 == Invite-only XMPP chat for participants ==