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  1. florabee avatar

    RE: Volunteer with elephants?

    by florabee 17 May 2012

    A friend of mine has been working at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Sanctuary in Cha Am for the last couple of years. They rescue and…

  2. Sungamjak avatar

    Re: Thailand, 4 weeks, with 7 year old

    by Sungamjak 27 April 2012

    I am too a Norwegian and been travelling throughout Thailand. Certainly, islands are nice as Chiangmai is. If possible, try western coastal…

  3. PBob avatar

    Re: Weather In Thailand

    by PBob 02 April 2012

    The weather can be very local. Last Saturday central Bangkok was sunny, hot and sticky but 10 miles north at brother-on-laws house they…

  4. udornla avatar

    RE: Hua Hin- Is it really worth staying this place for 5 days

    by udornla 31 March 2012

    north beaches are crap also, good to know, as wasn't sure, but know a couple big resorts are up there. that's why i said 'maybe'.....LOL.…

  5. Vishon avatar

    RE: Hua Hin- Is it really worth staying this place for 5 days

    by Vishon 30 March 2012

    I've been to Hua Hin about 10-15 times so he is my experience/advice. People - Never had a problem in Hua Hin. It is a touristy area…

  6. Linguse avatar

    RE: first time to Thailand & travelling alone

    by Linguse 29 March 2012

    Beach culture is fun. Some Thais do like beaches but many don't. On Chang I've seen many Thais in the water and Cha-am is another place…

  7. craigt3365 avatar

    RE: Hua Hin....anyone been?

    by craigt3365 28 March 2012

    You usually get the bad comments from younger travelers. HH doesn't have the same appeal as KSR or KPN or Pai. Understood. But, it…

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    RE: Hua Hin....anyone been?

    by Irishrover 28 March 2012

    About the horse shit ,there is now none on the beach as the horse owners are now required to clean up . >>OK, so is their something nearby…

  9. udornla avatar

    RE: Cha-am, hua hin, or chumphon?

    by udornla 14 March 2012

    depends what you are looking for, and how much time you have. it's actually convenient to do all 3. as the train takes you right to…

  10. altmtl avatar

    RE: Disappointed with Koh Chang... another option

    by altmtl 13 March 2012

    #21 - I really liked Bang Saphan Yai & Koh Phayam - Thanks for the tips on "ban krut was rather nice, along with thung wa laem (15 clicks…

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    RE: 4D3N holidays ib Bangkok

    by tools4fools 02 March 2012

    All Bangkok for such a short trip for me too. However if you want to get out of the city and go to a beach and 'floating market' do the…

  12. bhoona avatar

    RE: Cha Am - Koh Chang(Ranong Province)

    by bhoona 06 February 2012

    Hi Mila, thanks some reat info there, my partner is a wheelchair user. Do you see this as an issue? (I am more than able to push around,…

  13. mila_agnieszka avatar

    Re: Cha Am - Koh Chang(Ranong Province)

    by mila_agnieszka 05 February 2012

    Hi, I also recommend making a stop in Chumphon. Hotels here are quite cheap & good quality. You can find something within 5 min walking…

  14. guavagirl avatar

    RE: Cha Am - Koh Chang(Ranong Province)

    by guavagirl 05 February 2012

    You can easily get from Cha-am to Ranong in a day without needing to stop somewhere. But if you do want to stop then Chumphon may be your…

  15. bhoona avatar

    Cha Am - Koh Chang(Ranong Province)

    by bhoona 04 February 2012

    Hi we are heading down to Cha Am from Bangkok, and would like to travel down the coast, then cross over to Koh Chang in the ranong province.…

  16. keirsek avatar

    RE: Most interesting train travel in Thailand?

    by keirsek 02 January 2012

    I've only been on 2 daytime trains, one to Kanchanaburi, and another to Surat Thani, and there was nothing special I can recall on either…

  17. tezza avatar

    RE: Motorbike hire ko phangan

    by tezza 31 December 2011

    +"that is the reality of much of the` Surat Province"+ - confirmation folks, +titi+ aint been there any time lately - *or ever.* You…

  18. julien29 avatar

    Re: Cha Am

    by julien29 08 December 2011

    If you are near to Hua Hin or Cha Am you should definately visit Sam Roi Yod National Park. From Hua Hin you can take a bus to Pranburi…

  19. Thaiupdate avatar

    Provinces in the central area not affected by the floods

    by Thaiupdate 23 November 2011

    Announced by: TAT News Date of published: November 23, 2011 Other Provinces in Thailand Most provinces in Thailand were not affected…

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    Re: Flooding and Koh Chang area

    by Thaiupdate 18 November 2011

    Other Provinces in Thailand Most provinces in Thailand were not affected by the flood. Provinces in the north not affected by the flood…

  21. Thaiupdate avatar

    Most provinces in Thailand were not affected by the flood

    by Thaiupdate 18 November 2011

    "Other Provinces in Thailand Most provinces in Thailand were not affected by the flood. Provinces in the north not affected by the floo…

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    Re: Bangkok: Situation in Thailand

    by Thaiupdate 18 November 2011

    *Situation in Ayutthaya* Flood waters have also subsided in most areas of the island of Ayutthaya. Cleanup operations have been underway…

  23. geomark avatar

    RE: aftermath of flooding - effects on tourists

    by geomark 11 November 2011

    Several weeks ago people were reporting large numbers of dead fish washing up on the beach at Cha-am, presumably from the flooding. Haven't…

  24. titima avatar

    RE: First time in Thailand need help with where's good.

    by titima 10 November 2011

    Chang Mai, Cha-am, Hun Hin , beautiful places ????????????? how much booze did you drink when you were there?

  25. judyksp avatar

    Re: First time in Thailand need help with where's good.

    by judyksp 10 November 2011

    What sort of exciting city life are you expecting to see? Bars? Ladyboy shows? Then maybe you can try Pattaya. If you are interested…

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