Things to do in Thailand
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Explore Northern Thailand
8 days (Bangkok)
by Intrepid
Soak up the dynamic vibe of Bangkok city, Try fried bugs at the Sukhothai night market, Explore Lampang's enchanting ruins by bike, Watch elephants bathing in…Not LP reviewed
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Sub Aqua
Owns great big boats that herd divers and snorkellers out to the islands on day trips.
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On the Road Books
A long-running secondhand shop with a small selection of good-quality reads.
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Wee's Climbing School
Arguably the most professional outfit in the area.
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Siam Emporium
A reliable and low-key tailor.
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Railay Phutawan Resort
Amid dense jungle and karst cliffs, it's best to dine here during the day to appreciate the view. Try to get one of the intimate shaded booths at the jungle's edge.
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Plearn Wan
More of an art installation than a commercial enterprise, Plearn Wan is a vintage village containing stylized versions of old-fashioned shophouses that once occupied the Thai-Chinese districts of Bangkok and Hua Hin. There's a pharmacy selling (well actually displaying) roots, powders and other concoctions that Thai grandmothers once used; a music store specialising in the crooner era of the 1950s and 1960s; and other bygone shops and attractions that pre-date the arrival of 7-Eleven. It would be a tourist trap if it charged an admission fee but most visitors just wander the grounds snapping photos without making any impulse purchases. If you want to support this bit of…
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Paradise Behind the Sea Restaurant
If you're cruising the east coast for scenery, stop in for a view and a meal at this cliffside restaurant. Vietnamese and Thai dishes crowd the tables and cool breezes provide refreshment. In Thai, this is called 'Lang Talay'.
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Namuang Safari Park
Located near Na Muang Falls, Namuang has safari options and packages galore. Adventure tours (from 900B) vary in length and can include elephant trekking, monkey shows, 4WD rides and even a visit to a rubber plantation to drain the trees (now that's excitement). Prices include hotel transfer.
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Amazing Sandwich
A self-described island in a sea of rice, Amazing Sandwich delivers bread to the wheat-deprived. Expats rank the make-your-own sandwiches right up there with sliced bread. Has recently expanded into pizza, hamburgers, and breakfasts. Rely on takeaway; the dining room does not win any awards.
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Mam Yoga House
Just north of the police station, Mam offers Hatha Yoga classes and courses in small groups.
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Tanta
The thin-crust pizza is divine and not too doughy, and the service is discreet (you get your meal but aren’t pushed to order every 10 minutes). Tanta offers a great selection of Thai and international dishes. It’s a popular modern place with a raised covered terrace and wood accents.
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Chiang Mai Night Safari
This attraction is open during the day but the real action happens at night during the Predator Prowl and 'Savannah Safari', when an open-sided tram transports visitors through the parkland. The English-language tram leaves at 7.45pm and 9.30pm and the tour takes about two hours. The night safari differs from the Chiang Mai Zoo in that some animals – like wildebeests, giraffes, white rhinoceroses and zebras – are allowed to roam and often come right up to the bus. In the 'Predator Prowl' section, the tigers, lions, Asiatic black bears and crocodiles are kept at a safe distance by deep trenches.
During the day you can visit the Jaguar Trail encircling Swan Lake, a 1.2km…
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Gecko Books
A Chiang Mai chain, Gecko Books has several branches, including those at Th Ratchamankha and Th Loi Khro; includes new and used books sheathed in annoying plastic wrap.
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Chote Chitr
This third-generation shophouse restaurant boasting just six tables is a Bangkok foodie landmark. The kitchen can be inconsistent and the service consistently grumpy, but when they’re on, dishes like mèe gròrp (crispy fried noodles) and yam tòoa ploo (wing-bean salad) are in a class of their own.
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