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10-Jul-2008 16:29
Irene_Adler
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Welcome to the Thailand branch!
Welcome to the Thorn Tree's Thailand branch.
It is highly recommended that new users check out the Thailand FAQ thread before posting a new thread as you may find many of the answers you seek there. It also contains helpful information about how to search the forum and advice for how to post your questions to obtain the most useful responses.
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15-Jul-2008 17:14
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15-Nov-2009 09:58
zoetropical
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Over the years many of you have told us you'd like to take just the parts of our books you really need. We thought about how best to do this, and last year launched Pick & Mix , which enables you to buy, download and print individual chapters from Lonely Planet guides in digital (PDF) format.
Last week, we added our entire range of Asia books to Pick & Mix, which means you can now get our Thailand guides by the chapter. So you can check it out for yourself, the first chapter of each guide is free to download. You can see Pick & Mix here.
This is still a new thing for us, and I'd appreciate any suggestions or feedback.
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Thailand has changed the rules for people entering the country via land borders. If you are planning a trip to Southeast Asia, or are on the road now, then read this and prepare to either alter your plans or get better acquainted with your local Thai consulate.
So what's the deal?
While the official English translation of the order has yet to be published (and is unlikely to appear before next week due to today's holiday for the King's birthday), a combination of an unofficial translation and reports from various borders suggest the speculation is accurate. The headline change is that anyone crossing into Thailand by land, who doesn't already have a visa from a Thai embassy or consulate, will be ALLOWED TO STAY ONLY 15 DAYS, not the previous 30.
This does not apply to people flying into Thailand, who can still get 'stamped in' - or in official parlance enter under the 't...
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11-Feb-2010 01:42
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11-Feb-2010 01:42
theeasylife
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Note: this is a totally serious question (not a troll), and I would prefer serious answers by people who want to contribute, and not just get off by speculating or moralizing.
Anyways, the number of travelers with Thai ladies in tow around Khao San road these days is just amazing. Travelers of all ages really. I have some understanding of the Thai bar girl scene, but what you see around Khao San is a bit weird, so I have some assumptions I would like to verify, and some questions.
First, I assume (for a number of reasons) that more than 90% of these are freelance bar girls, but since they are getting guys who would probably not want an overt bar girl transaction, somehow the arrangement they have is probably a bit more discreet... What is it? Are most of these girls going with the guy for a week, so they get free hotels and food, plus some really expensive gifts (fancy ph...
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11-Feb-2010 01:18
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11-Feb-2010 01:51
p_mc_livin
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On our first night in Thailand we got a little lost in Bangkok. Round 9pm a friendly lady comes towards us, shows us on the map where we are and points us out the right direction. Then we start chit-chatting a little and when she finds out that we have booked a trip in some travel agency, she tells us that we shouldn’t have done that. It was better to go to an agency ‘controlled by the governement’. There was one nearby that was still open. And we were lucky: it was the last day of the promotion prices before the high season started. (It was half November, we should have know better, but little did we know at that time.)
The lady calls a Tuk-Tuk for us that brings us to our destination: “Unseen Travel Agency”. We are received by Fon, who seems to be in charge of the office. She’s very open, spontaneous and makes quite a lot of jokes and she helps us (read:rips us off) with a very b...
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11-Feb-2010 00:46
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11-Feb-2010 00:46
oliviaruth
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I am arranging a stock photo shoot for an English based travel/stock photographer. We would like to shoot familes and older adults (50 and up) on the beach in the Krabi area and Ko Phi Phi Feb 15-Mar 1 2010. The shoots will take place in the morning and last for about 2 -3 hours. The concepts we are looking for are happy couple on the beach (holding hands, smiling, etc) and happy family playing on the beach. The photographer's stock website is www.istockphoto.com/travelphotographer Please have a look at his previous work to get an idea.
If interested please email robchurchill1@hotmail.com
The shoots will pay genrerously.
Thank you!
Interesting read (and comments) on Thailand's "Greatest Urban Myths":
http://www.thai-blogs.com/index.php/2010/02/05/thailand-greatest-urban-myths-part-1?blog=8
http://www.thai-blogs.com/index.php/2010/02/10/thailand-greatest-urban-myths-part-3?blog=8
10-Feb-2010 20:10
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11-Feb-2010 00:18
dominic77
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Gday All,
Wonderin if its all good ta get crisp USD for Burma in BKK exchange or better ta bring em from Aus. Also are the exchange offices THE best place to get USD in Thailand.
And would also like some help with acc in BKK. Have been before and stayed on tha other side of tha KSR area, From memory over a canal and nice and quiet.
Are there other places that are friendly, quiet and possibly close to tha sky rail or tha burma embassy that anyone knows of.....
Thankyou in advance,
Safe journeys,
Timonamish
Hopefully a quick one when I get a VOA for thailand and it expires and I leave the country. How long do I have to leave it before I can apply for a new one and it there any limits.
Looking at visiting Thailand twice or maybe 3 times within a 4-5 month period for travelling.
I'm British Passport holder.
Thanks in advance
10-Feb-2010 16:19
monkgonemad
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10-Feb-2010 19:32
ayeshaandwilco
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Hey now ~
Will be arriving from camping on Ang Tong my my girlfriend; would like to spend a night on Samui if not too pricey. Can anyone recommend a clean, comfy room (near pier would be OK). Hot water and A/C after a week of camping might be nice but not necc. Is about B(600)800-1100 possible?
Thanks
10-Feb-2010 15:47
monkgonemad
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10-Feb-2010 15:47
monkgonemad
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Has anyone been to this mystery island? is there a ranger station and camping? how did you get out there? Thanks.
10-Feb-2010 14:39
vagabond123
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11-Feb-2010 00:16
Captain_Bob
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I wonder if i buy a motorcycle (used) in Thailand, can i be allowed to ride without restrictions to cambodia, laos and vietnam, thanks.
10-Feb-2010 12:53
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11-Feb-2010 01:51
skeggyhatter
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hi everyone,
i am going to spend 5 days in railay but i then need to make my way to surat thani, probably spending a night or 2 at the 100 palms resort near the tesco lotus... i was just wondering what people thought was the best way to get to there from railay... take a boat back to ao nang or krabi? and then if i booked a bus to surat thani, would it be easy to get the 100 palms resort or would i be way out of my way? i'm then going to catch a day train to bangkok, and i'm hoping that i can book a train ticket before i get to the station, which i hear is out of the city anyway?!
anyway thanks, i am a first timer travelling alone through thailand!
cheers
hi there,i am planning a two week trip to thailand at the end of june.it will be my first time to visit thailand and i am having trouble deciding exactly where to go and what to do as there are so many options!!we will fly dublin-bangkok and ideally would like to spend two nights there before travelling on.what are the must see places there?we are not really fussy where we go but are planning to spend a week or so by the beach,maybe krabi or koh samui but are open to suggestions.also i really want to take an elephant ride,visit temples,jungle etc...can anybody help us with an itinerary please??we are a couple in our early twenties,really want to see the some of the best parts of thailand during our short stay!many thanks in advance
10-Feb-2010 07:45
Simplecomplex
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10-Feb-2010 22:11
thorny_bird
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Hello,
I will be staying for one week in Khao Lak, and there are so many beautiful resorts listed it's making my head spin.
I've narrowed my choices down to Khao Lak Resort on Nang Thong beach, Bhadari Resort, or La Flora on Bang Niang Beach.
Does anyone have any experience with any of the above? It's such a hard decision.
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Hi There
I am looking to get some dental work done in Sept. Please can anyone advise a reputable dentist in Phuket that i could use. I have had a quote from Sea Smile that looks really good.
Many Thanks
Joti
10-Feb-2010 04:21
TL13
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10-Feb-2010 21:11
stephenread
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Hi,
I will be going to Koh Samui soon and need to find out how to travel within the island?
I'm taking a train + ferry to samui and will reach at Na Thon pier.
However I'll then need to get to a resort somewhere in Chaweng beach.
So what are the transport available from the pier?
Is taxi the only option? If so what's the maximum I should pay?
Or does anyone has any contact for a reliable transport service company in samui?
Thanks in advance!
10-Feb-2010 01:45
humanafterall
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10-Feb-2010 23:42
TheSpade
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I am planning to go to Thailand for over a year in October. By then, I intend to have about 1500euro saved as well as having earned a TEFL qualification. I want to teach for about a year and travel around in my spare time, and after one year teaching want to properly explore Thailand and spend some time at various Muay Thai camps.
Will it be difficult to get a visa for such a long stay? Also, I've heard one can't buy one-way tickets, is this true? I don't want to spend the extra money on a return ticket if I won't be using the return flight!
EDIT: I'm from (and living in) Ireland if that makes any difference.
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Posted By: VenessaP -- 28-Jan-2010 15:01
Posted By: VenessaP -- 09-Dec-2009 17:01
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