Thailand
from Singha to Samui
from Singha to Samui
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Australian woman, a nurse who specialised in looking after the disabled and was on holiday in Thailand, was shot in a bar in Kanchanaburi early Monday morning has tragically died. Our condolences to her family and friends. The story goes on to say: "Since the beginning of 2006 a number of small bars have been hit by local youths in drive-by shootings. At least five people have been killed and a dozen bars shut down." I follow the papers in Thai ...
I'm going to be flying to Bangkok from Japan and will have a year's worth if items in my bags that I need to leave somewhere while I travel around. Last time I was in Bangkok, I stored some things at a hotel, but I didn't feel it was very secure, and I wouldn't trust leaving all of my worldly posessions there for over a month. Does anyone know a safe and not too expensive place to leave my stuff? Is the airport really expensive? ...
I leave to meet a friend on Khao San in two weeks. From what I hear you can buy almost anything on Khao San and Bangkok in general. For this reason, and my limited free time before I leave, I want to wait until arriving before buying a few items. So - does almost everything include: rain coat, umbrella, first aid type kit, mosquito coils, light cargo pants... These are a few of the items I am considering buying in Thailand in my first few days while wondering around. Your thoughts are ap ...
Nang Yuan Dive Resort Near Koh Tao
Posted by Ellen on 19/6/2006 at 00:22Hi guys, I leave for Thailand on Saturday, wooohooo :) I was hoping someone here could help me, We have booked two nights at the Nang Yuan Dive Resort (I've never pre-booked in Asia before) anyway, the price is supposed to include free boat transfer from Koh Tao. I placed the booking direct with the resort website and got an email asking for payment, and later got a reservation voucher. However, nowhere on the website does it say where the transfer boat picks up from in Ko Tao, or wh ...
Hiya, this was the best way i could think of to get ya until travelfish get a private message function! Have you been away yet? I'm waiting on hearing what you had to say about Big John's? If you have hope you had a good time, if not, happy travels! Peace and love, Danny J ...
or as a matter of fact...attire in Thailand in general.... must i wear long pants to the temples? Can i wear cropped pants...capri pants? pants that go past the knee? I feel like it will be too hot and miserable to wear long pants. Of course, I will wear a shirt with some type of sleeve...but someone please give me some advice as to what to wear in SE Asia in general. All I have are tank tops and shorts and skirts (that go to the knee) What about the big cities? Can I wear tank tops there? he ...
How would you travel from the Chiang Mai airport into Chiang Mai? Would you take a taxi or bus? What should the fare be, do they have meters or do you negotiate a fare? Do you tip the driver? How long should the trip take? Also, I just love this site. Thank you for it. ...
Great new guesthouse on Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok
Posted by somtam2000 on 20/6/2006 at 14:02I was wondering around on my last afternoon in Bangkok late last week and stumbled across the brand-spanking-new Nana Chart Sukhumvit 25 Hostel. This place has only been open a matter of days, and while the private rooms are ok value, the dorms are excellent value for this area of Sukhumvit -- they are amongst the cleanest dorms I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of dorms) -- and come with tv and fridge, and a bathroom for each dorm. So if you're looking for a new place to try on Sukhumvit, ...
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I have to pick between going to Chiang Mai and taking a river trip to Chiang Rai or going to Kanchanaburi and venturing to Suphanburi. I would appreciated suggestions on what you would do with a week, in August...I know it is a short amount of time! Thanks. ...
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Charlie's Huts on Chewang in Koh Samui
Posted by jg on 15/6/2006 at 20:35My friend and I are staying at Charlie's Huts currently (June 2006). They are tearing the place down (some have already been demolished) and the guy at the desk told me they will probably be closed by the end of the month. The Bangkok owners apparently want to tear it down and build a place they can make more money. Say goodbye to the last cheap affordable place on Chaweng! ...
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To reserve, or not to reserve?
Posted by tokyobelle on 14/6/2006 at 18:07Okay, I'll be going to Thailand for the first time in August (Bangkok, Ko Samui, and Chiang Mai) and I seem to be getting some conflicting advice regarding hotel reservations. I keep reading how people say they never make reservations for hotels/guesthouses but then I read warnings about how if you walk into town w/o a reservation, you'll be screwed over, etc. So, in short, would it be best for us to plan ahead and make all of our reservations before we leave or would it be okay to walk i ...
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National Parks and Elephants Treks
Posted by karyn on 11/6/2006 at 21:17I was wondering if you have information about National Parks in Thailand on the site? And are there a couple that you would definitely recommend, that would have accommodations in them? Are there locations that you would suggest for going on an elephant trek? I don't want one that is a circus type and was hoping for a location in the south and north, if possibe! Thanks for your response...love reading through the message board for ideas and other answers!! ...
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Can someone advise me if I need to book accomodation for our 3 weeks in Thailand from the 27th Dec until the 2nd or 3rd week in Jan 2007. We really don't know where we will be, as we would like to just go along and stay in places for a day or more if we like it. The only accomodation we have booked is the first 2 days in BKK and our last night before we fly home to Australia.Any help would be appreciated. Thank you ...
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Hi, In December 2003 I stayed at 'Haad Yuan Bungalows' on Koh Phangan , very basic bungalows right on the beach and very cheap! It also had a little resteraunt with fantastic cheap food. Very friendly Burmese familly ran the place. I am planning a trip back there in December this year and I cant find any way of contacting them for a booking. Any ideas? And is it still as laid back and quiet as I recall? Cheers, Tim ...
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Can anyone recommend a cooking course/school in Bangkok? ...
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Hi, I'm a single female traveling to southeast asia next week. I am planning on going straight to Cambodia then back to Bangkok to fly and meet a friend in Koh Samui. After that I will go back to Bangkok, fly to vietnam go through vietnam and Lao and back to Bangkok to fly home. Is this too complicated. I have to visit my friend in the middle in Koh Samui. Does anyone have a better idea of how to do this? My timetable is June 16 - arrive Bangkok, 24 - 30 Koh Samui and Depart Bangkok July 1 ...
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Dear all, I have a question about the weather in Thailand in July. I'm planning for a trip to Thailand and because I've heard some bad news about the actual weather situation in Thailand, I'm a little concerned. Should I go to Thailand or not? I've read in this messageboard that the weather at Ko Tao, Ko Panang, etc. is better than at the westcoast, but is it worth to go there. Thus, can I expect sunshine there or is it rainy all day. I'm not so worried about an occasional thunderstorm ...
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Accomodation over Christmas and New Year
Posted by Red on 13/6/2006 at 12:49My husband and I will be flying into BKK on the 27 December, we have only booked the first 2 nights accomodation, we aren't sure where we will be after that, so will it be a problem getting places to stay without booking ahead for our 3 weeks in Thailand or can we just arrive in places and take our chances. Will New Years eve be a problem? Thank you in advance ...
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Quiet beach on Kho Phangan's sunset side
Posted by thaibeachlovers on 12/6/2006 at 02:12Does anyone have any suggestions for the above? I'd prefer a white sand beach with some interesting walks in the area, be able to stay in a hut/room next to the sand, and have a choice of restaurants. It must be quiet, hopefully not frequented by the party crowd and accessible by vehicle ( I'm past the stage of walking a long way with a big bag ). 500 bht or under. I've been staying at Than Sadet, which fills all the requirements above, but I miss the sunsets ( I used to stay on Railay till it g ...
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Are there places to charge batteries and small electronics (phone, ipod) in SEA or do I need to stock up on batteries, or is it just not even worth bringing along? Wasn't sure where to post this one because it was so general. Thanks so much! ...
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