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10-Jul-2008 16:29
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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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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.
Tom Hall
Product Manager, Pick & Mix
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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 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
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
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10-Feb-2010 04:20
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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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09-Feb-2010 22:47
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10-Feb-2010 07:33
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Hi,
I arrive at Phuket airport at 12.15pm on 12 March.
I am going directly to Phi Phi island (from rasada pier).
Can anyone tell me the latest times the ferries leave and which are the best ferries to take.
Also what does it cost roughly ?
Thanks
All of the resorts on Lonely Beach on Koh Chang (in the east of Thailand) are combining forces to throw the biggest dance party the island has ever seen: the Koh Chang Extravaganza Party. There will be two music stages with both international and Thai DJ's bringing you a mix of the best and latest in Progressive, electro, funky house, tech house and more from 18:00 on the 14th of February 2010 until sunrise the next morning at the large empty beach area between the Siam Beach Resort and Nature Resort.
Thanks to the organizers at the Siam Resorts and the sponsers Shinga (beer) and Red Bull, all profits from this mega party will be donated to the many underfunded schools on Koh Chang island.
Huts are available at the Siam Hut "resort" just a few minutes down the beach or road or at any of the other resorts on Lonely Beach, but note that availability in most resorts will be quite l...
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09-Feb-2010 20:53
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09-Feb-2010 23:42
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Posted in bother SEA Mainland and SEA Thailand
Ok,
We have 24 days in Thailand, with a side trip to one other country - either Laos or Cambodia We are going to Vietnam 6 months later, so we would do the other country (Laos or Cambodia), then.
With Cambodia
Day 1- Arrive, Phuket
Day 2 - Boat to Ko Laoliang
Day 3 - Ko Laoliang
Day 4 - Ko Laoliang
Day 5 - Ko Laoliang
Day 6 - Ko Laoliang
Day 7 - Ko Laoliang - Trang - Arrive PM Bangkok
Day 8 - Bangkok
Day 9 - Bangkok
Day 10 - Bangkok / Death Railway
Day 11 - Morning Bangkok. Afternoon flight to Phnom Penh
Day 12 - Phnom Penh
Day 13 - Phnom Penh AM. Afternoon travel to Siam Reap.
Day 14 Siam Reap and Angkor Wat
Day 15 - Siam Reap and Angkor Wat.
Day 16- Flight to Chiang Mai via Bangkok in morning. Chang Mai afternoon.
Day 17 - Nan or Mae Hong Son
Day 18 - Nan or Mae Hong SOn
Day 19 - Chiang Mai - Songkran
Day 20 -...
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09-Feb-2010 20:14
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09-Feb-2010 22:28
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hi everyone!
i am cycling around north thailand in Nong Khai area now and need to get new good pannier bags - i have cheap shitty ones and i really need some good Ortlieb bags... i know there is a good bicycle shop in Udon Thani but i don't know if they have such kind of bags and not only basic stuff - so if someone knows / maybe knows how to contact this shop i would be very happy.
i also heard there is a bicycle shop in Loei that might have such bags so if someone knows anything about that or if this shop actually exist and how do i get to it in Loei that would also be very usefull.
thanks very much!
Alon
09-Feb-2010 20:01
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10-Feb-2010 05:54
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Hi All,
I will be landing in Bangkok at 11 am morning and my connecting flight is at 1 am at night so I will have a full day in Bangkok. Is there a city tour I can get from the Airport for the day or what would you advice I can do for the day as is too long a stop over to sit at the airport.
Regards,
Vijay
okay, soo , i fly into bangkok on the 23rd feb adn fly out again on the 15th march. i have already spend only 2 days in bangkok and visited most of the complusory temples in teh near by area..
my rough plan is this. any advise or commets would be greatly appreciated. :D
23rd stay night in bbk
24th overnight train to chiang mai, - stay for do at least a 2 night trek (i only have good soild 'reef' shoes to go walking in, should be okay right?) and visit elephants
overnight train back to bangkok on the 28th feb
get to bkk for the 1st march - 2 nts there the over night train to surat thani and bus to get to karabi for the 4th/5th spend long weekend there rock climbing etc.. then head to phuket for a week or so (forisland hopping and general beach life) before heading back to bangkok to catch my flight out to indonesia...
sound like a plan?
(i'm missing koh tao/...
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Hi, we'll be landing in Phuket in the afternoon on April 18, and will be spending 2 nights in Karon before carrying on to Ko Phi Phi.
I have read that it's cheaper to buy ferry tickets through a travel agent, as the price will include land transfer from your hotel. I had planned for us to make our way to the dock in Phuket Town and just buy tickets there. Can someone confirm if it really is cheaper and easier to go through an agent / tour operator? We're aiming to make the early boat...8:30 I believe, from most of the schedules I've been able to find online. Also, if it is better to just go about it on your own, what is the best way to get from Karon to Phuket Town? Two people will be traveling.
Thanks.
G.
09-Feb-2010 12:06
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10-Feb-2010 02:22
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In samui now. Wow, what a place! But.
Where can I find exotic/ strange foods?
scorpions, shark , turtle, crickets. Something out of the ordinary.
Also any suggestions for normal Thai food. I know there are tons around but the cost is similar to Canada. I thought we would be eating for like a dollar or two. ??
Also I haven't found food similar to the "Thai house" in Canada.
Dishes like mango chicken , cashews sweet chicken , etc.
I have stayed a number of times at the Palace Hotel on Soi Sake (south of Thannon Somdet Pra Pin Klao, between Thanon Burasanat and Thanon Tanao) but I've lost the contact details. Hours of searching the web has not assisted.
Can anyone provide the contact details?
Blog virgin so please be kind.
I'm looking to travel from Bangkok to Siem Reap by rental car. I know there are many other ways to do this and the LP blogs have been very helpful. But I've driven in Thailand before and found it to be very liberating from the nornmal tourist/traveller flow.
Questions for those in the know:
Is it possible to get a hire car across the border (Additional fees etc.)?
I'm looking to stop at few places but in actual travel time is it quicker than bus etc?
As with all car use, what are car parking facilities like in Siem Reap and at Angkor?
Any clues regarding fuel supplies on route?
Has anyone done this and do they have any tips/tricks/traps?
09-Feb-2010 05:39
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09-Feb-2010 13:03
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Is it possible to get a cheap ensuite bunaglow near beach (v basic) without booking advanced at this time? if not any reccomendations prices and details welcome.
A
Hi everyone,
My husband and I had an awful trip on January. I’d already complain to Tourism Authority of Thailand. The details shown as below:
__Complain that the services of Lam Sai Village Hotel__
http://www.lamsaihotel.com/index.htm
My husband and I checked in on Jan 22 and checked out on Jan 30, 2010. When we arrived the hotel, a western woman (name’s Lu) helped us to check in and led us to the double deluxe studio room. She said she lives in room No.5 (hotel building ground floor) with her husband and knock their door anytime when we need help and then she left.
On the first day, we found that there was no in-room safe, no fan, TV with no satellite and only a piece of thai silk on the bed as a blanket. There’s a really big different from their hotel website. Then we requested a blanket and left our small bag to her for safe, which stored our passports and some money. ...
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Posted By: VenessaP -- 28-Jan-2010 15:01
Posted By: VenessaP -- 09-Dec-2009 17:01
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