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  1. Razzler avatar

    RE: Travel in June and July ...reccomendation?

    by Razzler 31 May 2012

    I have been in July time very often and even though the likes of Koh Chang are supposed to be rained on every day I have had days of sunshin…

  2. xlyr avatar

    Under current in Phuket in early July

    by xlyr 30 May 2012

    Hello! We will be in southern Thailand during the rainy season (first two weeks of July). I don't worry so much about the rain, but am…

  3. Voshow avatar

    Itinerary Advice and Travel buddies

    by Voshow 30 May 2012

    Hi All, Look for some advice on my current itinerary. Primarily looking for advice around my timings, routing and place not to miss that…

  4. Voshow avatar

    Itinerary Advice and Travel buddies

    by Voshow 30 May 2012

    Hi All, Look for some advice on my current itinerary. Primarily looking for advice around my timings, routing and places not to miss…

  5. skidrowe avatar

    RE: Some questions about Koh Tao accomodation

    by skidrowe 29 May 2012

    Yes,the rubbish situation has gotten much worse.In the water although it sometimes depends on the time of year currents etc.-but theres…

  6. MHaddock avatar

    RE: Some questions about Koh Tao accomodation

    by MHaddock 29 May 2012

    Jonschi, I'm sorry for what happened to you. We are not planning to rent motorbikes not at Koh Tao and not elsewhere. I've heard this…

  7. martee avatar

    RE: Moondance Magic view bungalow, Koh Tao

    by martee 28 May 2012

    http://www.beachthailand.com/thailand-beaches/koh-tao-island/thian-og-bay.htm this site gives pretty good descriptions of beaches …

  8. dominic77 avatar

    RE: Thailand Buddy

    by dominic77 28 May 2012

    Traveling to Thailand alone will be a liberating experience for you, and once you get there and see just how many people are in your situati…

  9. Captain_Bob avatar

    RE: Arriving in Surat Thani at Midnight

    by Captain_Bob 28 May 2012

    Just stay at one of the guesthouses near the train station. It'll already be at least midnight (these trains often arrive late) so just…

  10. ceecee25 avatar

    RE: Weather, activities, accommodations etc..

    by ceecee25 28 May 2012

    There are probably hotels around the airport, but I didn't stay at any of them. I took a taxi to Bangkok instead of staying near the airport…

  11. divingkohtao avatar

    RE: Moondance Magic view bungalow, Koh Tao

    by divingkohtao 28 May 2012

    I have not stayed at Moondance, but know where it is. It is in a quite remote location, but you can walk to Chalok Baan Kao. There you…

  12. bethtravel avatar

    Moondance Magic view bungalow, Koh Tao

    by bethtravel 27 May 2012

    Hi! I'm looking for somewhere quiet to stay on Koh Tao in August with my boyfriend. We want to get away from the crowds and this place…

  13. wonderingtsar2 avatar

    Re: Best scuba diving - for someone with around 50 dives

    by wonderingtsar2 27 May 2012

    only option that time of year is Koh Tao (or next door Koh Phangnan) I like New World Divers near Sairee Beach, but there are plenty…

  14. LindsayB25 avatar

    RE: SE Asia Budget & Itinery

    by LindsayB25 27 May 2012

    Hey guys, Thanks so much for all of your replys! Sorry, I should have been more clear, our budget is $3000 EACH and is somewhat flexible.…

  15. roguegypsy avatar

    I know this has been asked a million times but.......

    by roguegypsy 26 May 2012

    Going to thailand in July .... what Andaman side beach/ island would you recommend in the low season? Things I want.... snorkeling, natur…

  16. fish_guru avatar

    Re: Best Dive Shops on Koh Tao to get your PADI

    by fish_guru 26 May 2012

    A pretty good description of the better dive shops on Koh Tao. To make your list more complete I would like to recommend [Koh Tao Easy…

  17. danielti15 avatar

    Re: Backpacking Thailand 2012!!

    by danielti15 25 May 2012

    I went to thailand last year, and I'm going back this summer. regarding trains, don't worry too much about scams, I used the travel agenc…

  18. surfboy avatar

    RE: May I please have some suggestions on Thailand in August?

    by surfboy 25 May 2012

    Yes, been to both, both nice but preffered Koh Lipe, more relaxed and remote. But as above check if the ferry there runs at this time…

  19. surfboy avatar

    RE: backpacking/ island hopping indo/s.e asia

    by surfboy 25 May 2012

    Best diving spots, Indonesia: (Komodo, Bali, Sulawesi, Rajah Ampat plus many others) Malaysia: Tioman, Perentians, Borneo Thailand: Simila…

  20. Bodnath81 avatar

    Beaches in August / October

    by Bodnath81 25 May 2012

    Hi there, My girlfriend and I are planning our vacation to SEA later this year. We've got 2 windows of opportunity, time wise; the last…

  21. surfboy avatar

    RE: Phuket July 10-17

    by surfboy 25 May 2012

    July will not be the best time for diving conditions on the West Coast! Much better on the East Coast! Koh Tao etc..

  22. limbo1 avatar

    RE: Samui-Phangan-Tao in July/August - booking in advance?

    by limbo1 25 May 2012

    Friendly check in girl, I live since 13 years on Koh Samui and August tends to be full. You will or may be able to find rooms, but maybe…

  23. ladyshalot avatar

    Re: Thailand in July or November?

    by ladyshalot 24 May 2012

    Hi !!!! And thanks for your help in advance!!! We watn to go to Koh Tao in the way to our travel to Australia and New Zealand. W…

  24. ladyshalot avatar

    Re: Diving on Koh Tao

    by ladyshalot 24 May 2012

    Hi from Spain!!! We are going to come back to Thailand but now we would want to go to the Golf area, to Koh Tao because my boyfriend…

  25. mila_agnieszka avatar

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

    by mila_agnieszka 24 May 2012

    Hi, Mid November is not a good weather for east coast I mean for example (Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan) - you have muuuch more posibil…

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