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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.
Keeping it travel-related:
We want to remind you that this is a place for travellers to share tips, information, and their experiences about Thailand. Though we understand and respect that many of our posters have strong political beliefs, we ask that you debate these in a more appropriate environment, like a political forum or even your real life! Needless to say, starting and/or continuing such arguments will not be appreciated by our moderation team and off-topic thr...
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28-Jun-2009 12:21
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Welcome! This is the home of those looking for information or looking to share information about Thailand.
Here are some tips to help you find the information you want and need:
1. Research before asking a question. It will help you get better, more detailed and useful answers from the community if you've already done some homework. It's also polite. The community is here to help, but we're not your personal search engine. Invest some preliminary time and we'll happily help you fill in the gaps.
2. Explore Lonely Planet's Destinations online, which has a wealth of key info and tips.
3. Have a good look around the Thorn Tree before asking your question - quite often your question (or one very simila...
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15-Jul-2008 17:14
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15-Nov-2009 09:58
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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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05-Dec-2008 19:55
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17-Dec-2009 15:10
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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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Hi,
Im currently in thailand and I need to get hold of some anti-malaria tablets suitable for cambodia. Does anyone know where I can get some from? Thanks!
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20-Dec-2009 23:39
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21-Dec-2009 00:32
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Hi,
Desperately trying to find accommodation somewhere nice for New Year and have the offer of a bungalow on Ko Sukorn.
What will this island be like over new Year? Will there be a little bit of a party? I don't mean on the scale of the big islands, but a couple of fireworks and a little bit of music and maybe a few other backpackers to talk to?
Any experiences of Ko Sukorn will be much appreciated.....it has taken me hours to get as far as finding this!!! So much for forward planning...
Thank you...
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20-Dec-2009 23:29
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21-Dec-2009 01:11
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livasmutti »
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Hi !
Does anyone know if the problems between landowners in Koh Chang and the Thai gov. has been resolved? Read that they would make road blocks and stop the ferries from going to and from Koh Chang the 18th of dec. But now I can't find any news about if.
My family and I are going from Bangkok to Koh Chang the 22th of dec so would like to know if we should make new plans.
Thank you in advance.
Dorte
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20-Dec-2009 23:03
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20-Dec-2009 23:03
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Any suggestions for beaches to hit up on my way from Krabi down to the Similian Islands?
A suggestion for somewhere on New Years Eve that isn't too crazy (no full moon!) but chill with a fun vibe? I figured I'd start at Railay and head on down. Looking for nice beaches to lay on and somewhere a little bit more off the beaten path (avoiding Phuket, etc.). Suggestions for islands on this path would be appreciated!
Independent woman, budget travel.
Is the Hilton Arcadia in Phuket,Thailand a good place to stay to be very close to the beach? also is it good to be somewhat close to nightlife?
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20-Dec-2009 19:52
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lemon1975 »
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21-Dec-2009 04:05
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I have a 6 hour wait (noon- 6pm) in Bangkok between flights. I was hoping to make a quick dash to a camera shop to buy a waterproof camera (like the Canon D10) to use on my trip to Ko Samui.
Is there one you recommend that is close to Suvarnabhumi airport? I know MBK Mall is a mecca for electronic goods, but that is a bit far out, no? Dont want to get caught in traffic and miss my onward flight to Surat Thani.
Alternatively, would I be better off buying a camera on Ko Samui? Prices would be higher there I guess?
Thanks.
Regards,
Yogesh
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20-Dec-2009 17:42
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wakram »
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21-Dec-2009 03:42
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Hello I will be travelling to Thailand from Dec 23rd through Jan 6th. Ill be visiting Ko phi phi, bamboo island, railay beach and Koh pha ngan. Can anyone tell me of some really nice, serene bungalows to stay at on Koh pha ngan. I want to spend under 100 dollars a night US. Also has anyone ever camped out on Bamboo Island??? Something I'm really excited to do! Do you have to book in advance or is it a first come first serve thing? Also, i havent purchased any hotels yet cause I was told I would pay too much online. Is this infact the case. Thanks for any help guys! Also If anyone else is travelling during these times I would love to meet!
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20-Dec-2009 17:36
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gabriella777 »
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20-Dec-2009 19:03
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Hi all..
Firstly Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to you all..
I will be headning over to Thailand next year - just wanting some tips on what to take.. clothes & itemwise.. and if anyone has any experiences / advice / suggstions they wish to share would be greatly appreciated!! Hope to hear from you soon
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20-Dec-2009 13:41
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JaredG »
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21-Dec-2009 00:05
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My flight arrives in Bangkok at 1:30 AM. I don't really want to pay for a full night at a hotel or hostel when I will only be there for a little while. Is it possible to crash in an airport chair or will security make me leave? Thanks.
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20-Dec-2009 12:54
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purplepax »
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20-Dec-2009 22:23
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purplepax »
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Any recommendations for family friendly guest houses in Kata would be appreciated.
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20-Dec-2009 11:22
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pussycatt »
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20-Dec-2009 22:45
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pussycatt »
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Hi Guys,
Last in Thailand Christmas 2007, and am planning to head back there next year. I was thinking of going around Easter time, (end of March to middle of April)just so I get bit more time there really. However although aI loved it last time I was there, I am really hoping it will nto be such a peak time as Christmas as it will give me the freedom to go with the flow more.
So my question, how busy is Thailand around Easter. I know they dont celebrate Easter there as such, but am thinking more about the amount of tourists there. By way thinking of heading down south to the Islands, maybe Koh Phanghan & Ko Tao and then over to the other side to Krabie region. Although nothing is defo at mo.
Also I have noticed that the exchange rate is about 10 bhat to the pound lower then when I was there a couple of years back. How are prices compared to then? Has it gone up much because ...
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20-Dec-2009 10:47
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20-Dec-2009 17:25
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louvan »
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Hi does anyone know about longer rentals, we are thinking of staying for a couple of months in the one place,We stayed at Cha Am and for a week and now are planning for next year. We want a cheap place, with indoor toilet, doest have to be flash,and would consider anywhere really ,not just there as long as it was at a beach that was clean, but not Pattaya or the like.
any ideas on how to find a place ect?
cheers lorri
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20-Dec-2009 08:15
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20-Dec-2009 20:10
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We are looking for a real Thai beach experience. We will be on Phuket at Surin but want to take a ferry to some other island. We have been to Lanta, PhiPhi, Raili and want a something different perhaps with Karsat scenery or may be a less crowded choice off Lanta. Do you have any suggestions. We are 2 middle aged couples and want simple but clean beach accomodations. We'd appreciate help with accomodations also. Thanks
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20-Dec-2009 05:59
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chinito »
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21-Dec-2009 02:54
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chinito »
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hey all,
i recently used a travel website called vayama and after my transaction was done my second leg of my trip into bkk turned into a flight on jin airlines instead of korean. very slippery but my fault for not looking at all the small print.
first of all, the first intinerary showed all my flights were w/ either korean air and thai. then the korean logo disappears and a small icon of a jet is in its place when you are done. make sure that you don't get passed off this way. the vayama "customer" service guy bluntly told me if i didn't like it, cancel it. then told me not his problem and to call korean airlines or this jin air.
the korean ticket rep tried to help but said i had been "ping ponged" which meant that vayama knew that the korean flights were full but as she gently put, tricked me. sigh! i then tried this jin air but their website is in korean and no english option so...
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20-Dec-2009 04:26
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sofiep2 »
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20-Dec-2009 21:08
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We booked a trip with Sun Thai Tour for christmas. We were supposed to leave on dec 22 I have never in my life experienced so many problems in my life! It´s almost impossible to get in touch with the company they have telephone hours 18.00-23.00 mon-frid. and online support but the online is mostly offline! We payed the trip by Pay Pal they siad thank you bet the next day tthey wanted us to take our money back! But don´t worry your trip is still on just a diferent way of paying. Saturday 19 we haven´t heard anything for two days I have been writing and trying to call every day. Now I can see that they have taken our money! But we hanen´t gotten any tickets! But I got an email saying tahat they dont want to do business with us. So here we are at home no tickets and no money!
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