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  1. wombatrois avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai in late May/early June?

    by wombatrois 16 April 2012

    We were in Chiang Mai in late May last year. It wasn't that hot and we were only inconvenienced one evening by the rain - the drains…

  2. crookd90 avatar

    Re: how much time should I have for Laos + Vietnam?

    by crookd90 03 April 2012

    not ''tired of it all'' really just abit lazy on the planning side of things, I too think ''Why Im going to chiang mai?'' but thats just…

  3. crookd90 avatar

    how much time should I have for Laos + Vietnam?

    by crookd90 03 April 2012

    Hi. Im too lazy to plan myself:) Im currently in thailand, abit over 2 weeks spent and total length is fairly limited 60days I havent…

  4. lemsta69 avatar

    RE: How many tourists want to see the countryside travelling by train or bus

    by lemsta69 23 March 2012

    tbl, its good to hear that you still have such a fresh take on the Thailand bus and train scene. I only find value in it these days when…

  5. LungPaul avatar

    RE: Thailand for 1 month

    by LungPaul 12 March 2012

    There are lots of 'seeing Thailand' things to do and see - they are the things that make Thailand unique - many countries have beaches…

  6. LungPaul avatar

    RE: I want to learn something weird

    by LungPaul 07 February 2012

    Try Phu Kradung National Park in Loei Province (see the LP book for more information). You can trek to the top and stay there - porters…

  7. kervenanec avatar

    Loei to Chiang Khan , then along the Mekong to Nong Khai

    by kervenanec 20 January 2012

    is there a bus from Loei to Chiang Khan ? bus from Chiang Khan to Nong Khai ? or other means of transport ? need updating ; last trip…

  8. Persona_Non_Grata avatar

    RE: Have I Been Missing Something?

    by Persona_Non_Grata 20 January 2012

    I had three weeks notice of my first trip to Thailand, my 'Research' consisted of trying to remember the plot of the musical "The King…

  9. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Exiting Thailand With No Entry Stamp In Passport

    by Captain_Bob 31 December 2011

    ^^It would mean he crossed by land from Xaiyabouli province into Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, or Loei province (Uttaradit and Phitsanulok…

  10. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Advice on boat travel from Houayxai to Luang Prabang

    by Captain_Bob 20 December 2011

    See my reply on the Thailand branch Re. Laos slow boat... >can one just show up a day before and be pretty sure to get a ticket? You…

  11. wanderingstraycat avatar

    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…

  12. athlon_2o0o avatar

    RE: I just booked my flight to Bangkok...

    by athlon_2o0o 07 September 2011

    Great idea. I'd go to Isaan, there's a lot to see there. There are trains, but connections are complicated (having your own transport…

  13. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai to Udon Thani - stopover?

    by Captain_Bob 06 September 2011

    >recommend a place roughly mid-point between Udon Thani and Chiang Mai where I could spend a night After picking up your visa (gate opens…

  14. BangkokBoy avatar

    RE: Chiang Mai to Udon Thani - stopover?

    by BangkokBoy 06 September 2011

    Sukhothai or Loei via Govt VIP bus, and the seats do recline! The van saves a couple of hours and does your back in, you do right to dread…

  15. Captain_Bob avatar

    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…

  16. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Newbie to Thailand - Q about the northeast

    by Captain_Bob 17 July 2011

    Yes, going for a loop drive in Isaan then dropping off the car instead of driving to Bangkok is a good plan. The 211 scenic route from…

  17. Captain_Bob avatar

    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…

  18. leegeorge avatar

    Re: Shuttle Bus from Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang

    by leegeorge 02 July 2011

    Hi Can anyone advise me where or which level at the Suvarnabhumi airport to take the free shuttle or bus to Don Muang airport. I have…

  19. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Thailand and surronding areas in 5-6 weeks - Help!?

    by HenningWessel 28 June 2011

    1. No. I'd leave out Bhutan and Thailand, use Malaysia as your hub. 2. Chainat, Loei, Chanthaburi. 3. A week in each :) 4. No. 5. With…

  20. findingjemo avatar

    RE: Top Five Best Places to Visit in Thailand:

    by findingjemo 26 June 2011

    Since I love shopping, eating and a bit of action on the side, my top places would be: -Bangkok - The temples, Chatuchack weekend market,…

  21. kented avatar

    RE: Is Thailand (Bangkok) the right base for me...

    by kented 06 June 2011

    "I've heard that Chiang Mai is the advernture capital of Thailand" You heard wrong. CM is a rather dull city with temples and shit market…

  22. kented avatar

    RE: my trip itinerary

    by kented 31 May 2011

    All your Thai destinations are mainstream. You havent stepped off the beaten path. While individually all those places have merit overall…

  23. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: In between Bangkok and Chang Mai

    by Captain_Bob 28 May 2011

    The in-between places most folks give a day or two each are ancient ruins at Ayutthaya (a couple hours north of Bangkok by bus or train)…

  24. kritthinan avatar

    RE: Yoga and meditation in Thailand

    by kritthinan 11 May 2011

    Or one week retreat in norteastern Thailand 'Loei' province. Meditation 4 session a day with Western abs Thai Buddhist monks. Also yoga…

  25. kritthinan avatar

    RE: Meditation retreat

    by kritthinan 11 May 2011

    And another one in Loei province- northeastern Thailand. www.meditationthai.org The retreat provide transport from and to Bangkok. The…

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