Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.
To hop onto a van between Phuket and Surat Thani expect to pay from USD 9.54 to USD 11.56. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970) is the cheapest operator on the route while 12Go Transport is the most expensive one.