The China-built Royal 1 ferry with invited guests aboard prepares to leave Pattaya's Bali Hai pier for Hua Hin after its official launch ceremony on Sunday. (Photo by Thanarak Khunton)CHON BURI -- The official launch of the ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin was finally held on Sunday after a month's delay due to uncooperative weather conditions. The ferry service, operated by Royal Passenger Liner Ltd, launched unofficially on Jan 1, with free passage offered until Jan 31. Marine Department director-general Sorasak Sansombat said the ferry service had received a warm welcome from commuters. Security officers of the Pattaya-Hua HIn ferry service scan passengers and luggage for illegal items.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2017 10:57 UTC