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  1. caitnned avatar

    Re: Thailand to Malayisan border

    by caitnned 28 May 2012

    Hi, The immigration will be done on the boat from Ko Lipe to Langkawi. There are ferries from Phi Phi to Lanta once a day at the moment…

  2. jayne88 avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by jayne88 28 May 2012

    Ugh, I really don't want to stay there now. I actually hate to fly - haha. I'll do it if necessary, like I won't do some ridiculous overla…

  3. uulwalker avatar

    Tam Coc (or Trang An) and Hoa Lu by Bicycle

    by uulwalker 27 May 2012

    I'm hoping to visit Tam Coc (or Trang An) and Hoa Lu by bicycle as a day trip from Hanoi (obviously departing on bike from Ninh Binh).…

  4. iarvinds avatar

    Re: Landing into Trang

    by iarvinds 25 May 2012

    Thank you all for your replies. At least I know where to focus on. A wealth of information already to help me out. How do you get to…

  5. bigal1 avatar

    RE: Landing into Trang

    by bigal1 25 May 2012

    There are a number of beaches and islands that can be reached easily from Trang including some nearby islands - check out latest edition…

  6. Boomer43 avatar

    RE: Best beaches/islands to stay at mid Nov'12 ??

    by Boomer43 25 May 2012

    Avoid the throngs and enjoy the Trang group of islands, among them Mook, Kradan and Ngai. Easily accessed from Trang city. Do a little…

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    RE: Landing into Trang

    by Boomer43 25 May 2012

    The village boat leaves Mook at 7AM, arrives at Kuantungu around 8:00 and connects with transport into Trang. No problems with transport…

  8. wonderingtsar2 avatar

    RE: Landing into Trang

    by wonderingtsar2 25 May 2012

    Its going to be quiet everywhere you go on the West. Regarding Mook - the first public boat back leaves at 0800, gets to Kuantungu…

  9. LondonKrabi avatar

    Re: Thai me up Thai me down

    by LondonKrabi 23 May 2012

    why does everyone go to koh samui and phuket first time? its an easy mistake to make. my advice to anyone would be to avoid both these…

  10. martee avatar

    RE: best islands in thailand besides...

    by martee 23 May 2012

    If it's not asking too much do you have a tip for a good guesthouse in Trang town or Pak Meng?

  11. wonderingtsar2 avatar

    RE: best islands in thailand besides...

    by wonderingtsar2 18 May 2012

    Here's some list prices for Mook (from a Trang agent) Rubber tree (hi season) AC+ABF 1400 Fan Bungalow+ABF 900 Mookies Tents 35 …

  12. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: best islands in thailand besides...

    by dreamsignals86 17 May 2012

    Koh Muk is nice and more low key. Most of the Trang islands fit into that description.

  13. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Krabi/Koh Phi Phi - How packed in December?

    by Captain_Bob 15 May 2012

    >make arrangements ahead of time for sleep and transport They mean flights or long-distance bus/train which are pretty full in December.…

  14. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Krabi/Koh Phi Phi - How packed in December?

    by dreamsignals86 14 May 2012

    These aren't the places to go for a quiet trip. Ton Sai next to Railay will be a little less crowded. If you want more quiet and low…

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    RE: Krabi Province

    by mrevill 14 May 2012

    Hi just read all your posts...Thanks for that... Could you do 1-2 nights Krabi Town then on to Trang for 1-2 nights moving on to koh…

  16. bigal1 avatar

    RE: Krabi Province

    by bigal1 14 May 2012

    I also like Krabi town and Ao Nang does nothing for me - fine to visit during the day but would rather spend evening in krabi. Of course…

  17. Boomer43 avatar

    RE: Krabi Province

    by Boomer43 14 May 2012

    As #1 states Krabi town can be quite boring. As for Ao Nang I have found it to be an expensive falang hangout. I suggest that you head…

  18. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Krabi Province

    by dreamsignals86 13 May 2012

    It really depends. I would say check out a few places other than just Ao Nang. That place can be a bit boring. If you are an island perso…

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    RE: A rough outline

    by dreamsignals86 12 May 2012

    You might want to buy a return trip of Melbourne to Bangkok and then buy a connecting flight through Air Asia to PP in Cambodia. It…

  20. mozziebite avatar

    RE: Trains and Ko Lipe.

    by mozziebite 09 May 2012

    There are only 2 trains a day which go to Trang, as the timetable states. You don't have to change, they're direct. From Trang to Koh…

  21. Karoolsie avatar

    RE: Trains and Ko Lipe.

    by Karoolsie 09 May 2012

    On second thoughts. Once you are on the train, do you have to climb over at Thun Song or do they disengage your trucks.? Can any of…

  22. Karoolsie avatar

    RE: Trains and Ko Lipe.

    by Karoolsie 09 May 2012

    Thanks everyone. My plane from SA only arrives at 7pm so I had hoped to take the 83 which they claimed leave at 9. However if that is…

  23. Wenceslasz avatar

    RE: Trains and Ko Lipe.

    by Wenceslasz 08 May 2012

    When you arrive in Trang just walk across the street from the station to K&K Travel. They were pretty reliable. Karoolsie/Baklava -…

  24. Karoolsie avatar

    Trains and Ko Lipe.

    by Karoolsie 07 May 2012

    The Thai Train web to Trang is a bit sketchy. It does exist? Where does it fork away from the main branch. According to the schedule it…

  25. clarecole avatar

    Ninh Binh for 2 day,s & Hang Mua

    by clarecole 02 May 2012

    In the LP it states that that the area around Ninh Binh is quiet picturesce I will stay there about 2 day,s as I go further north I…

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