Thailand
from Singha to Samui
from Singha to Samui
My 17 YO daughter and I are going to Thailand for almost a month in June 2014. The first week we would like to go to an island. We both love to swim, sunbathe, snorkel, hike some, and really need some help deciding which island or islands to visit. We have about a week. So far I have been leaning towards, Koh TAo, Koh Chang, Koh Samui or Koh Phangan (but it will be FMP) I am not interested in the party scene at all. We like to eat out and shop a little and explore some. We may fly there from Ban ...
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Farmer protesters on their way to Suvarnabhumi Airport
Posted by DLuek on 20/2/2014 at 21:20It looks like the angry rice farmer contingent is on its way to Suvarnabhumi today. According to the Bangkok Post, a leader "insisted that the farmers have no intention of seizing the airport, but admitted that passengers might have some difficulty getting there." That means the access roads might be overrun by tractors, trucks and a few thousands farmers by this afternoon. Definitely a good day to take the Airport Rail Link. Here's the article: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/39 ...
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Traveling on my own at end of year
Posted by John83 on 20/2/2014 at 15:02Hello everyone I was hopeing if people could help me. I will be traveling around Thailand on my own at the end of the year and I was wanting help. I want to spend about a month in Thailand. Want to experience culture and enjoy myself to. Was hoping people could give me tips on what route to take? What is better night busses or trains? Also want to spend time with elephants if possible.. Thanks for any help. John ...
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Fitness/Wellness/Yoga/Bootcamp (21-28 days)
Posted by luckyjupiter on 13/2/2014 at 08:06Hi there, I am desperately looking for a 21-28 day wellness or fitness program to overcome some very difficult few years .All I seem to come across are detox programs which are not suitable as I am looking to Gain healthy weight and get fit. I found one called PhuketFit and am waiting to hear back from them but it looks like they might be fully booked. Criteria: * Holistic approach to wellness/fitness (don't mind a mild detox, but goal is to GAIN weight and build core strength. I would be con ...
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request info about Khao Pilai/Natai and Khao Lak
Posted by zaupa on 19/2/2014 at 22:17Hi guys, i would like to travel to Khao Pilai/ Natai and go also in Khao Lak. I need to know how can i move there? I don't want to rent car. A friend will pick me up in Phuket airport and he will go with me until Khao Pilai. Is it easy to rent a motorcycle there just to travel around to Pilai and Natai? If i want to move from Pilai/ Natai to Khao Lak, what can i do? Are there public bus or pick up trucks that pass there? Or do i have to go to Kokloi town? And how far (about how many km) fr ...
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Very sad to see the latest developements in Thailand but hopefully it will still be OK for my 14 day trip starting next Thursday. I have planned a bit of a trek around which includeds Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Krabi (Ao Nang). Does anyone have advice on a decent company for Quad Biking in any of those places? Would look for an interesting trip as well as an opportunity to 'have a blast' I have looked at Trip Advisor but nothing was conclusively good. Some friends and I found a small Qu ...
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My girlfriend and I are landing in Bangkok on the 7th of May for 5 months. She really wants to go to the beaches first so we'll make our way down to the islands down south. Probably going to fly as it's only 1200bhat to Phuket! However, I'm not sure where to go. Because of the weather I'm assuming that Koh Samui would have the better weather for splashing in the sea/diving/laying on the beach. But Phi Phi/Phuket seems more interesting. What are we looking for? Diving, snorkeling, beautiful beac ...
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Hi everybody, there's someone can suggest me how reach Khao Lak from Natai Beach? Thanks a lot ...
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice. I'm off to Bangkok in Augustfor 3 weeks. I am planning a week going round the islands in the south. Thatleaves me with 2 weeks left to explore. I have narrowed it down to a couple ofoptions "“ I would just like peoples advice on which one they think isbetter/any issues I may have/am I trying to do too much. Option 1 "“ From Bangkok head to Chaing Mai to go jungle trekking.Then head back down to Bangkok through the ancient capi ...
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Some pretty serious clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police taking place right now in the vicinity of Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Khao San Road is still safe but tear gas is in the air as close as Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall. The whole of Ratchadamnoen is best avoided. Also a tense situation at the Ministry of Interior, not far from the Grand Palace. If you're in the Old City, you're best off sticking close to KSR and/or the river, or taking the express boat down to Chinatown a ...
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Hi guys! Just arrived in Bangkok today and would be great if anyone was around and fancie a drink or something. 22yo solo male traveller. Hopefully hear from you soon! ...
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Hello, I was thinking of going to Laos, but was wondering if Thailand has any good rivers to float. I'm looking for a 7-14 day trip. Any info on good rivers with great sights? Is May a bad time to go for water levels? Thank you very much! ...
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Hi, I am planning a trip to Thailand starting in late March/early April. I would love to start off my trip by exploring some of the islands on the Northern Adaman coast. In the research I have done so far, I have read that the weather on the Adaman coast can start getting rough in April. Do you think its still worth checking out this area in April? I am planning on checking out Ko Surin islands, Ko chang, Khao Sok National Park. I am looking for a more active and outdoorsy experience and woul ...
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Wearing Red in Thailand - Cambodia - Vietnam
Posted by SoloGirls on 15/2/2014 at 21:31So I'm packing for my trip and it has come to my attention that I have a lot of red clothing. Most of which I can easily avoid bringing. But I'm looking to bring a longer pair of shorts for temples and whatnot and I only have 2 pairs that are longer. One are so bulky and heavy, I just don't want to bring them. They would take up so much space and be really hot. The other are red board shorts. So they are really light. But they are most definitely red. Is this a concern? I won't be going ...
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Can anyone recommend a place to buy cell phones in Bangkok where they speak English? It's not so much the cell phone itself, as getting the SIM card and the right plan. Thanks. ...
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First trip to Thailand...Thoughts?
Posted by BAMAnug on 16/2/2014 at 16:05Hello all. Just booked my flight into Thailand for a two week vacation. Will be backpacking alone. I've done the backpacking thing in Europe several times, first time going to SE Asia. Here is my itinerary, any and all advice would be much appreciated. Land in Bangkok on June 28. June 28-July 1---Bangkok and Pattaya. Just explore, try and take in the big things. July 1-July 5----Chiang Mai (flying from Bangkok). Plan on volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park, as well as doing some sort ...
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Have Phuket hotel prices really doubled in 7 years?
Posted by LeonardCohen1 on 16/2/2014 at 19:49I haven't been there for nearly 7 years and the other day looked at a nice resort I stayed at last time. I paid 1800 baht low season for a deluxe room. I see they now charge 3500 for the same room low season and they call it an internet special LOL. Looked at other resorts I know and the same sort of price rises have occured. In other places prices have gone up 200-300 baht but not double like that. I'm guessing the number of flights into Phuket have increased a lot and the hotels can now cha ...
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Thailand with baby - trip report
Posted by mikefly on 16/2/2014 at 09:04Hi, Thanks to everyone who offered up advice before we went. In November we took our 10 month old from Toronto to Thailand for a 4-week holiday. Notes: #1) 12 time zones is a LOT! Somewhere closer would have been easier. #2) The bulkhead on Cathay Pacific was unbelievably spacious and made the flight super easy #3) We preferred local hotels to chains #4) Sharing a room for 4 weeks was tough. It would have been better to rent apartments on airbnb (or similar) Arrival in Bangkok - Westin Sukh ...
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Hi, Travelfish recommends this resort, but I'm having problems finding out any other information or contacting them. Does anyone know if the resort still exists and if so, how I can reach them ? Alternatively, any good tips on other accommodations on Bulon Lae would be very welcome. Many thanks ! ...
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Somewhere to get a tattoo in Bangkok?
Posted by Skittens on 1/1/2014 at 09:29A few years back my friend passed away and he has a really cool drawing I've been wanting to get done for a long time now. Seeing how I'll be in Thailand, I was just going to check if there is a place anyone can recommend in Bangkok? Other places are cool too, i'll be traveling around for a bit. Just want to make sure it gets done right. ...
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