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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.
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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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28-Nov-2009 00:56
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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 everyone.I have something to tell, thought useful to traveller.
from my experience (I am thai but very feel bad when have to use taxi service at suvarnaphumi airport)
How to they cheat?
1. Take you to Indirect path far and far For more fare.
2. Press meter Advance (normally is start at 35 Bath)
please check everytime
3. No meter. They will charge you. 500 baths- 2,000 baths bur normally around 5 bath per km. only - -"
any choice........
1. Airport Express 150/person
http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/55
2. Bus terminal Shuttle then BUS
http://www.bmta.co.th/en/index.php
welcome to share info bowlingpink@yahoo.com
good wishs
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29-Nov-2009 01:11
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29-Nov-2009 01:11
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I recently spent a weekend up at NY (Thailand), yes that's Nakhon Nayok, on one of those Company Team Building - read "Getting wet and getting pissed' .
We stayed at the Phuiyrara Resort http://www.phuiyara.com/Main.php - I don't normally do recommendations, but the Phuiyara resort deserves recognition for the owners' active support of disabled people. Not only have the owners made access easier of disabled people, but they also employ several disabled staff - and not in back stage out of the public view jobs.
There are a number of businesses in Thailand opening their doors to the disabled dollar - there's money to be made - but their are far few businesses like Phuiyara willing to employ disabled people and put them at them in front of their customers.
So - Hat's off to the Phuiyrara and their efforts to give people, who sadly in Thailand face awful discrimination, a chan...
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29-Nov-2009 00:57
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29-Nov-2009 00:57
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For any body who may be interested Jetair have a promo that finishes on Monday £435 Heathrow - Bangkok via Mumbai ...
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28-Nov-2009 23:56
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28-Nov-2009 23:56
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Hi Guys
Im heading to Phuket on the 14th April and depart on the 27th April. I have been to Thailand before, but the guy I am going with hasn't. We are a mid 20's couple! We plan to spend some time in Phuket and then go to an island...
My question is - What is your opinion of which island to stay on and why?
Cheers
Jules
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28-Nov-2009 23:08
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28-Nov-2009 23:08
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Hi all, we will be leaving Langkawi fro Koh Lipe on new years eve but we have heard the Tiger line boats are not running, but we have been advised there is a company based at Telanga Harbour (telanga harbour.com) that runs 2 crossings per day but the early one (9.30) is already full,we thought we could just turn up and pay on the day. Has anyone used this company for online bookings before,are they ok ?
Many Thanks
Gav.
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28-Nov-2009 22:04
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leanneclarke »
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29-Nov-2009 00:09
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Hi
I am planning a trip with my 2 daughters 15 and 18 next Sept. They want to go to the Gold Coast Australia, But I would like to go to Phuket
Is there enough to keep two teenage girls interested.? What sort of things could they do.
Thanks Leanne
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28-Nov-2009 21:37
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billp »
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29-Nov-2009 03:27
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Punlop Tongchai is awake for the entire two hours it takes to be turned into a woman on the operating table of a Bangkok sex change clinic, realising a childhood dream.
The 27-year-old Thai cabaret dancer chats to nurses throughout the ordeal under the surgeon's knife, numbed only by local anaesthetic.
Read and cringe.
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28-Nov-2009 21:22
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levensgenieter »
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28-Nov-2009 22:44
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levensgenieter »
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I swim frequently in the sea near Kata and Nai harn in Phuket and most days I get bitten/stung in the water by something small (cant see them), it is not very painful but am just wondering what it is cos everybody seems to have a different explanation (small jellyfish and watermosquitos to name a few).
Anybody can tell me the answer?
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28-Nov-2009 20:38
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sunflowerseed »
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28-Nov-2009 22:39
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Hi Guys,
I have just heard that a couple have been attacked in Koh Chang in a Clockwork orange style attack, whats that all about?
Kind Regards,
Dawn.
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28-Nov-2009 15:27
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28-Nov-2009 16:51
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In january we will be having a 7 day stop-over in Phuket on the way to Europe with our new baby (she will be 9 months old). This will be our first experience of travelling with a child. In our before-baby life we always would travel off-the-beaten-track and stay in ultra-budget accomodation - but have decided that some concessions must now be made for our bub. We really have two questions:
1. where would be a nice, cheapish, baby-friendly place to stay in or around Phuket? (we have about 3000 baht per day to spend on accomodation)
2. does anyone have any tips for traveling with a baby in the touristy bits of thailand?
Thanks,
Greg & Liz
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28-Nov-2009 13:52
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anxious »
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29-Nov-2009 02:30
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Chanchao »
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I am keen to do some trekking in the North, however I am more interested in seeing the landscape and nature than going to stare at the inhabitants of local villages. I am struggling to find any that do not involve this on the net. Do such treks exist? If anyone has any recommendations I'd appreciate a heads up.
Thanks
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28-Nov-2009 13:20
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28-Nov-2009 13:20
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I just stumbled upon this great forum.....and it could not have happened at a better time! I have a short trip planned to Bangkok in late Jan, and I am wondering if one of the gurus here can point me in the right direction.
I am looking to do a culinary or food tour in Bangkok one evening. Maybe one evening with a private individual guide or a small group (no more than 3 or 4). Is there someone that the gurus here would recommend? I'd appreciate any input that you might have. Thanks in advance for your help.
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28-Nov-2009 09:23
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28-Nov-2009 09:23
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Hello,
I'm heading to Thailand in April/May next year and am looking for a good yoga retreat that is value for money and a bit out of the way. Not really bothered about the whole detox/cleansing centers as main focus is yoga. Am at a beginning/intermediate level so not looking for anything too hardcore either! Have been on-line to look but there are so many and most of them are top of the range spa retreats. If any one knows of any and is willing to pass on the wisdom then I would be grateful!
Cheers.
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28-Nov-2009 03:55
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katnyu14 »
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28-Nov-2009 04:20
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Captain_Bob »
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Hi all,
I am going to be in Thailand for 15 days and out of these days 5 days will be devoted to Chiang Mai and Lampang. In my initial itinerary, I incorporated 2 days for trekking based out of Chiang Mai. However, the more I read about it, the more I hear that the best trekking to be done is based from Chiang Rai. Is there a real difference or is trekking the same anywhere? Factoring in a trip to Chiang Rai may be difficult, but if it's worth it, I'll try to make it happen. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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28-Nov-2009 03:05
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sunmoon99 »
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28-Nov-2009 03:05
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sunmoon99 »
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Hello,
Going to Phuket in early Feb 10. Plan to stay at Hotel Andakira at Patong Beach. Is the hotel good? Any recommandation?
Rgds,
Sun
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