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RE: When and where to visit in South East Asia

by wanderingstraycat 08 December 2011

if you could be more specific about what you look for in temples (architecture? paintings? etc?) or culture, i might be able to tell you…
RE: From Buriram to Chiang mai

by Captain_Bob 22 August 2011

How straight does the line need to be? The main thing if not in a hurry is to avoid the boring main highways. Maybe go to Phimai Historical…
RE: transport from Udon Thani to Sukhothai

by wombatrois 22 July 2011

Just to add my bit - I'm sure we passed a Phitsanulok to Udon Thani bus on the road when we were travelling from Sukhothai to Dan Sai…
RE: Travel from Udon Thani to Chiang Rai

by Captain_Bob 04 July 2011

Train would require you to go from Udon almost back to Bangkok (or at least Ayutthaya) then north again. Most buses from Udon to the northea…
RE: Tips for Thailand

by wombatrois 30 June 2011

+Sukhutai vs Ayutthaya... if we had to go to only one, which?+ +Neither - Go to Srisatchanalai - Just up the road from Sukhothai it is…
RE: Two Weeks in the North and North-East

by fondonzella 28 June 2011

I think it would be just the ticket too. I just drove from CM to Udon Thani and then flew down to BKK. Took 16 days to cover the distance.…
RE: Visa run from Thailand to Laos.

by Captain_Bob 19 June 2011

From Uttaradit it's kind of a coin toss which way is more/less convenient 1.To Nong Khai then Friendship Bridge (buses run via Dan Sai…
RE: Vientiane

by Captain_Bob 23 March 2011

I'm running on limited brain cells after the 700km drive back to Chiang Mai via Nong Khai, Pak Chom, Loei, Dan Sai, Nakhon Thai, etc,…
RE: Chiang-mai to Udon Thani (the slow way) any ideas??????

by Captain_Bob 17 November 2010

The main bus route CM to Udon-NK is as you say a long boring journey mostly on busy highway. You can make it more interesting by heading…
RE: National parks in Thailand

by Captain_Bob 21 October 2010

Khao Yai then northeast to Phu Kradung or northwest to Umphang and the Thilawsu waterfall area. If you have the time go from Phu Kradung…
RE: Chiang Mai to Udon Thani

by Captain_Bob 11 September 2010

If they can spend a little money and are capable drivers, check out a one-way car rental CM-Udon (or NK). I do the drive a few times per…
RE: Last unspoilt islands

by chiefdebeers 15 March 2010

Thailand is a country full of culture and diversity, but what most people don’t realize is that pride in one’s culture often means celebrati…
Re: Cycling in Northern Thailand - Nan Province

by HappyNaga 19 October 2009

Thanks Captain Bob for your very detailed info on this route. One of my main concerns is the border crossing between Thailand and Laos…
RE: Cycling in Northern Thailand - Nan Province

by Captain_Bob 16 October 2009

I cheated and used a bike with a 110cc motor but have done most of your route in the last several months. From Nong Khai to Chiang Khan…
RE: Phi Ta Khon festival in Loei, Thailand!

by Captain_Bob 14 October 2009

Yeah not sure if I'd like being squirted with ghost semen but the phi ta khon beer cozy looks like a fab souvenier. Nice little-known…
RE: Phi Ta Kon festival Dan Sai, Loei province 2010

by cusoon 13 August 2009

#4, That could be a mistake. June 25-27 is for 2009
Re: Phi Ta Kon festival Dan Sai, Loei province 2010

by CunningMcFar 11 August 2009

TAT website says June 25-27 for 2010: [Phi Ta Khon 2010-TAT|http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/grand-content-6832.html] …
RE: Phi Ta Kon festival Dan Sai, Loei province 2010

by cusoon 11 August 2009

Seen a website mention it's July 18th to 20th, can someone help to confirm with a local temple, hotel or TAT office ? I need to book…
RE: Phi Ta Kon festival Dan Sai, Loei province 2010

by minidog 11 August 2009

because event date is can chang every time must be sure after april
RE: Phi Ta Kon festival Dan Sai, Loei province 2010

by kapok 11 August 2009

2009 - June 26 -27 for 2010- i'll find out and let you know as soon as posible. Bon Voyage!!!!
Phi Ta Kon festival Dan Sai, Loei province 2010

by cusoon 11 August 2009

Anyone know the exact date of this 3-days festival event for 2010. I have nothing much really to complain on Thailand except for their…
Re: Loei to Chiang Rai?

by Drew345 27 July 2009

Yep, I have seen that bus pass a few times, but never been on it. It is a big modern blue air-con bus, just like the ones from Bangkok.…
Thailand - June ' s - Phi Ta Khon Festival 2009

by khuncharlie 09 June 2009

June 26-28, 2009 Dan Sai District, Loei District and Province A HAPPY GATHERING OF FUN-LOVING SPIRITS The Phi Ta Khon festival is uni…
RE: Best Place for Thai immersion

by Canuck-viking 08 June 2008

If I wanted an immersion experience, I would try Loei or Dan Sai in the Issan region. When I go out to the wife's village it is certainly…
All about Loei

by Chanchao 14 May 2007

> Nok Air seems to fly there

No they don't.

> The other alternatives are bus and train

No it isn't. (Train…