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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>2 Weeks: Bangkok And Northern Thailand</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10056_2-weeks--Bangkok-and-Northern-Thailand/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ - first night at the airport guesthouse, then travel downtown
- a few days exploring in Bangkok
- an overnight trip from Bangkok to Kanchanburi and back to Bangkok (by train from Thonburi station costs 100B, 3 hours): river raft guesthouse, caves, waterfalls
- train north from Bangkok to  Ayutthaya  (by train from Hua Lampong station costs 20B for third class, 90 minute trip): one day, bike around
- a day or just a few hours stopover in  Lopburi  (via train): temples and OVERRUN with monkeys, enough time to see the city between the morning and evening trains
-  Phitsanulok  overnight (via train): more temples and national parks
- if time, a day or two in  Sukhothai  from Phitsanulok (1 hour bus ride from Phitsanulok, 54B): ... ]]></description>
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<title>5 Week Trip With Kids - Beaches, Jungle And Temples</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10047_5-week-trip-with-kids---beaches--jungle-and-temples/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all

We are taking our 2 kids, ages 11 and 6 on a 5 week trip to SEA in July/August.

We plan to have 3 nights in BKK initially to recover from the flight and then, who knows?

We would like to spend around 5 days in  Siem Reap  and also let our children experience the rainforest at Khao Sak and some chill out time on Phangan.

We would like to take the train south, but are finding it really hard to build in Cambodia as the flights are so expensive.

Does anyone have any ideas of how best to see these places, not sure whether to do Siemp Reap first then head south, just seems like a lot of tooing and froing through BKK.  Does anyone know if you cna fly from Siem Reap to Samui or Surat Thani?

Thanks all for your help in ... ]]></description>
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<title>Red Cross Clinic Bangkok - Vaccinations</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10043_red-cross-clinic-bangkok---vaccinations/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi

I see you can get all your travel vacs at the red cross clinic in Bangkok at a reasonable price.  Has anyone used it?  I am wondering if you need an appointment and if there are any english speaking staff?

Thx ]]></description>
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<title>Travelling In Bangkok By Boat</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10042_Travelling-in-Bangkok-by-Boat/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

Will be staying in Sukhumvit 3 and I noticed Saphan Nana Nua Pier is on the soi. Have been to BKK a few times, never travelled by water and am taking my partner who has never been before. She wants to go to Khao San and the canal the pier is on almost takes you directly there, can you get a boat over there? ]]></description>
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<title>Non Touristic Thai Island?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10041_non-touristic-thai-island-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello,

I have been reading regarding Thai Islands, and still can't decide where to head on....The thing is, I will be travelling for 2 months, and the last 12 days of my trip I want to spend it in an island with only few tourists if possible...I really hate crowd beaches...I am not really into partying, just would like to relax, swimming, do some trekking and walks...I will be there at the end of May.

Any recommendations will be very appreciate as I cant decided where to go!!!! ]]></description>
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<title>Carrying A Bowie Knife To Thailand</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10039_Carrying-a-Bowie-knife-to-Thailand/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all, 
had an offbeat question that I hope you guys don't mind me asking:

I'm an avid hiker and so it's not uncommon to carry a Bowie knife with me. In the time I spent in el Salvador I noticed that this was sort of common practice for a lot of people who lived there since it was densely forested. I'm now wondering if you guys could forsee any problems with carrying a Bowie withe me to Thailand. I would think it could very well be useful since most of what I want to do involves hikin and camping. I apologize in advance for seeming clueless and probably having overlooked something obvious, but any thoughts are appreciated. ]]></description>
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<title>Go To Penang And Thailand,,</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10036_go-to-penang-and-thailand--/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ i wonder to know about taxi direction,,plan to go penang on 15 april,,from penang international airport, how can i get to queensbay mall by taxi? and how much the fare to reach that place from penang airport? then where can find the cheapest hotel in penang?? ]]></description>
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<title>Crutches In The Islands?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10033_Crutches-in-the-islands-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I have had ACL reconstruction in Bangkok, Thailand. I will be in recovery for 4 weeks, 2 will be couch surfing with ice packs. After I regain my mobility I’d like to go to the islands for a week of hanging on the beach. However, I may still need crutches. I have been to  Ko Kradan  and Ko Mook in the past and know I will not be able to jump off a long boat. Getting across the sand with crutches will be difficult but possible as I am fit and have a friend to help haul bags. Any suggestions for a quiet beach to hang on, do some recovery, go swimming (it will be April), some snorkeling and with access that will not include jumping off a boat or taking a long hike to the resort. East or West coast is fine and I guess I am a flashpacker this ... ]]></description>
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<title>Does Anyone Know Any Good Hostels To Stay In Bangkok And Chiang Mai????</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10025_Does-anyone-know-any-good-hostels-to-stay-in-bangkok-and-chiang-mai----/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi,

was wondering if anyone knows of any cheap hostels in bangkok/chiang mai with air con and clean rooms?
thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Black Travelers In SE Asia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10023_Black-travelers-in-SE-Asia/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Heading to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in next month with my fiance.
Just wanted a heads up on the general attitude towards minority travelers.  Anyone have any input on this?

Thanks! ]]></description>
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<title>Paradise Beach Resort Koh Ngai</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10022_Paradise-Beach-Resort-Koh-Ngai/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi,

I'm trying to contact Paradise Beach Resort on Koh Ngai. I tried calling phone number provided on trvelfish ( (075) 203 024) but without any success. 
Does anyone knows how to contact them or it may just be enough to book on arrival? ]]></description>
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<title>Railay Or Lanta In May With A Toddler - Where To Stay?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10014_Railay-or-Lanta-in-May-with-a-toddler---where-to-stay-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ My husband, 16 month old daughter, and I are planning a trip during the first two weeks of May.  We are looking for a beach that is toddler-friendly, a place that is around 3000 baht/night or less.  We would like to stay in a place where our daughter can sleep separately from us so that we don't have to go to sleep when she does.  My husband also wants to do some diving.  We'd like to go somewhere that is fairly peaceful but also not too isolated either.  Right now we are leaning towards staying in Railay the whole time but are considering a few options:

1) Sunrise Tropical Resort, and staying in one of their villas.  If we stayed there, we would put the crib in the bathroom at night, but then this would mean that we couldn't really ... ]]></description>
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<title>Amy's Plan...any Advice?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10010_Amy-s-plan---any-advice-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey, I am flying to Bangkok next month and can't stop thinking about my trip! I love this site. Anyway, I have put together a brief outline plan of the places I want to see but I am not sure if this is cramming in too much over 2 months? Any suggestions/comments on my itinery would be MUCH appreciated as it is my first time travelling SEA solo.

26th April - Bangkok (4 nights) 
Overnight train to  Chiang Mai  (3 nights)
Huay xai (border crossing to Loas)
Slow boat  Pakbeng  (2 nights)
Luang Pabang (4 nights)
Vang Vieng (2 nights)
Vientiane (2 nights)
Fly to  Hanoi  (2 night)
Halong Bay Boat Cruise (3 nights)
Back to Hanoi (1 night)
Nihn Bihn (1 night)
Overnight train to  Hue  (2 nights)
Hoi An (2 nights)
(maybe fly to ... ]]></description>
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<title>Hellfire Pass Or Train Journey To Nam Tok?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10008_Hellfire-Pass-or-train-journey-to-Nam-Tok-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello 
Can you help? We are going to  Kanchanaburi  for 2 nights. I want to see the Erawan Falls, a few museums in Kanchanaburi, Hellfire Pass plus take what I have been told is a dramatic train journey up to Nam Tok. Problem is, not enough time. What would you recommend the train journey or Hellfire pass?
Could I take a tour that takes in all of these in my limited time? ]]></description>
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<title>Bangkok To Koh Chang</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/10007_Bangkok-to-Koh-Chang/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, can anyone tell me the best way to get to Koh Chang (lonely beach) from Bangkok? I want to arrive as early as possible in Koh Chang, but i do have a hotel for the night in BKK so an overnight journey would be silly. So early-ish morning bus might be good. It's on a Thursday. Someone told me to either take the state bus or not to - i can't remember!

I really wanted to book a beach hut at Siam huts on lonely beach, but they dont answer their phone or respond to emails. If anyone knows how to contact them please let me know.

Thanks!

Ps setting off tom. for 3 weeks in VNM and a week in Thailand, can't wait!!! ]]></description>
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<title>Budda's Birthday Celebration In  Koh Phangan?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/9983_Budda-s-Birthday-Celebration-in--Koh-Phangan-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello,

I will be traveling to Koh Phangan the weekend of Buddas Birthday. May 21st. Does anyone know of any celebrations being held on the island? ]]></description>
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<title>If Not Ko Samet, Which Island?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/9965_If-not-Ko-Samet--which-island-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I stayed on  Ko Samet  last February and had a good time.  I will be in LOS next February.  Regarding Ko samet, been there, done that.  What other islands can members suggest that are fairly easy to get to from BKK?  I would rather not fly to  Phuket  for just 3 days or so.  Thanks ]]></description>
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<title>Bangkok To Ko Tao</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/9964_Bangkok-to-Ko-Tao/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are thinking of traveling from Bangkok to  Ko Tao  by train and ferry.  if we take the overnight sleeper train it looks like it arrives in Chumpon at 3:30 in the morning.  Has anyone done this?  Is it safe to be at the railroad station for a couple of hours in the early morning? ]]></description>
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<title>Bangkok-Phuket By Bus?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/9962_Bangkok-Phuket-by-bus-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

I am heading to  Phuket  in the beginning of April and decided to travel by bus (I have some reasons to avoid flights).
I looked through several web sites and found that the buses start only from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) in the evening. But my flight arrives to Bangkok early in the morning. Does anyone know, is there any morning buses, may be from Mo Chit bus terminal?
Thanx in advance for any suggestions. ]]></description>
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<title>Phuket/trang/krabi Beaches</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/thailand/9958_phuket-trang-krabi-beaches/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ ps sorry to start thread! :P

will be arriving april 3rd and leaving april 24th and i would like to fit in as many places as possible.

im yet to visit ko samet so that is a must,although its a long way from the other andaman islands im hoping to visit,railay/ko lipe/ko kradan and maybe ko lanta/ko phi phi again because i enjoyed my 4 night on long beach(ko lanta)last april and because its a quietish island but with a bit of 'something else to do'and nightlife if i feel the need,i see it as a sort of 'all rounder'

i like quite deserted  beaches ideal for swimming,ive been told of many on phuket but cant find em


any help appreciated regarding islands/places to visit/resorts/accomodation to stay/avoid worth a mention? im ... ]]></description>
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