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One month overland: suggestions?

by circuitloss 23 April 2012

In the not-too-distant future I'll have about a month to spend traveling overland in mainland SEA before moving on to another destination.…
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by Captain_Courageous 14 March 2012

>We will be in bangkok prior to this and have shortlisted it down to: >Floating markets >Kanchanaburi, River Kwai and Hellfire Pass >Eraw…
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by BthDth 14 March 2012

No comment on floating markets. I'd skip the tiger temple, stay in Kanchanaburi for 2-3 days and see the other places from there. It's…
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by Linguse 13 March 2012

erawan requires 3 hrs at least( 4-5 hrs much better). best swimming holes are at levels 4 and 5 which take a bit of a walk. the park itself…
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by hayley_winter 13 March 2012

okay thanks how far is the ampawan market from bangkok and what is the best way to get there cheaply from bangkok?
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by dogeatinghotchips 13 March 2012

Agreed with Linguse, all good but skip the tiger temple. Spend longer at the falls chilling out, wish I had done.
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by Linguse 13 March 2012

Tiger Temple is terrible. Skip that. The other things are ok. Do a raft trip down the river instead.
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by dreamsignals86 12 March 2012

That might be enough for two days, but you might want three. You can go to Ampawan floating market in the morning, then catch another…
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by hayley_winter 12 March 2012

I was wondering what people would advise for 2 twenty year olds looking to explore central thailand in 2 days We will be in bangkok prior…
RE: On a RTW trip for a year, Thailand for £15/day

by Jeraboa 13 February 2012

I travelled around central Thailand last March (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Lopburi - Sukhothai - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok - Aranya Pratet) and…
RE: Rainy Season

by TRRK 13 February 2012

I spent: April in Sth Thailand mostly on the islands - didn't notice the heat being partcularly bad. May in Nth Thailand - quite hot…
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by karensilver 28 January 2012

hi Sangklaburi small town,Kanchanaburi province. Thung Yai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary World Heritage. www.sangklaburidirtbikeadventure.b…
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by TheSpade 28 January 2012

Kanchanaburi then onto Lopburi I think is the plan.
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by davey82 28 January 2012

Lopburi is a very nice place to visit, Khmer style temples and monkeys. Very interesting experience.
Re: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by asianmike 27 January 2012

I don't know if you already hadthe opportunity to go there but spending the week-end at a homestay in Amphawa area is really great. You…
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by djoeshy 27 January 2012

Lopburi isn't too bad. Temples Monkeys Sunflower fields Some great food Only a few hours from BKK.
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by TheSpade 27 January 2012

Cheers for all the good suggestions, think I'll head to Kanchanaburi for a few days as I have unfinished business there then check out…
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by dreamsignals86 27 January 2012

I just got back from Uthai Thani and absolutely loved it. Great food, quiet small town vibe, and a bit off the tourist trail.
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by mangoholic2 27 January 2012

Phu Phrabat is described in a very evocative passage in Henry Mouhot's "Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China" (1858-1860). Been…
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by Hacky 26 January 2012

Not sure how far you willing to travel to? Look up Phu Phrabat National Park near Udon Thani.
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by Lilau 26 January 2012

Sukothai is a nice place with beautiful temples, like Wat Mahathat and Wat Saphan. The latter especially nice at sunrise as the huge Buddha…
RE: Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by mangoholic2 26 January 2012

I've been meaning to get to Uthai Thani. Supposed to be a chilled-out town and it's also the gateway to Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary,…
Central Thailand areas worth visiting?

by TheSpade 26 January 2012

I've been to Ayuthaya and Kanchanaburi before and liked both, any other places worth visiting? As long as there's some interesting to…
Re: 2 months in South East Asia - Advice and recommendations please

by KirstyE 24 January 2012

Hi Nicole My boyfriend and I are doing almost the same thing! Travelling Central Thailand, Southern Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam on our…
RE: My route so far...

by keirsek 07 January 2012

"PART1) Kuala Lumpur-4 nights Melaka- 1 night Penang- 3 nights Krabi - 4 nights Bangkok - 2 nights Chang Mai- 4 nights" Itin …