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Hi Karyn,

We've got a researcher covering Khao Sok at the moment, so until his notes come in I'll answer as best I can...

As far as I know, the Surat Thani to Phuket bus does gopast the park entrnce, so you can just hop off and walk into the park.

You can connect with rangers in the park -- there's two sections of the park -- the lake and the waterfalls area -- each has their own accommodation.

August will have some rain, but the waterfalls will be great!

For accommodation notes, I'll wait for the notes for the researcher -- we should have them in the next few weeks.

To push onto Samui is just a case of walking out and flagging a bus heading to Surat Thani (or your guesthouse will be able to arrange transfers if you prefer).

I went to Khao Sok in June (opposite direction from you) and the bus does stop near the park. There are always touts waiting to give a ride if need be, or you can walk most places. I would recommend Our Jungle House to stay, I loved it there. They have treehouses on the river which are great, and the river was perfect for swimming.. The people were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful with most anything. Have a blast, Khao Sok is a wonderful place!