Ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin was suspended between 20 September and 31 October due to declining passenger use during the low season, the route operator reported.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) criticised this decision, saying that the low season should not be a reason to suspend sailings unless inclement weather posed a danger to passengers. Authorities are concerned that the stoppage could have a negative impact on tourism development on Hua Hin.