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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-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
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05-Dec-2008 19:55
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24-Nov-2009 11:17
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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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27-Nov-2009 06:05
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27-Nov-2009 06:05
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Hello, I will be travelling to Thailand in the first week of December and really want to see the temples in Siem Reap. I am a 34 year old male from the US and will be travelling alone. With all the stories I have heard, I would prefer to not cross the border by myself. I am pretty confident that I will meet people on the bus from Morchit, but just wanted to see if any of my fellow travellers wanted to meet up and head out there together. I hope to leave on the 4th of December on an early bus to get to the border early. PM me if you are interested and we could possibly meet up in BKK prior to the trip.
HOpe to hear back from you and can't wait for my next adventure.
Jeff
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26-Nov-2009 22:18
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26-Nov-2009 22:18
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Good news you'll get c 27-8 more Dong per baht
For folks heading to Nam good news
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26-Nov-2009 21:42
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26-Nov-2009 21:42
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Just wondering what the transport options are from Trang airport into town.
As i remember it was a quick trip when i was last there a few years back although i was flying out, so..............
Share taxis, metered taxis? Approximate cost?
Thanks in advance,
Steve
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26-Nov-2009 21:33
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26-Nov-2009 21:33
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Just in time for Americans afraid of colour riot
Nok has re-launched former PB Air routes
see their website for prices
Press release Nok Air, the low-cost airline, will inaugurate three new routes linking Bangkok and the northeastern provinces of Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, and Buri Ram on December 3.
Speaking at a news conference with executives from Thai Airways International (THAI) and Nok Air, Civil Aviation Department director-general Wuttichai Singmanee said Nok Air is assuming flights replacing the three destinations revoked by PB Air, another domestic Thai carrier.
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26-Nov-2009 16:22
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27-Nov-2009 05:37
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Hey everyone,
I'm putting together an article on the animosity that exists between expats and backpackers. I'm looking for both sides to weigh in on their thoughts and opinions on the topic.
Here are the questions I'm looking to be answered. If you have any thoughts to contribute, please provide me with your name, whether you are a backpacker or an expat (or something else entirely), and your country of travel or residence.
Here are the questions:
BACKPACKERS
1. How do you feel about expats?
2. Have you observed a general backpacker animosity towards expats on your travels? Why do you think it exists?
3. Have you ever had a particularly off-putting experience with an expat, or observed an expat doing something that upset you?
4. Have you ever been an expat yourself? How did you feel about expats then?
5. What improvements can expats make, in your opinion, to amelior...
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26-Nov-2009 14:56
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27-Nov-2009 00:21
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Hi
I am going to thailand in january for about two weeks and I want to go out to the Similan Islands for about two days. I am interested in staying in one of the tent on Island four. Does anyone know how I go about booking this and whether I should pre book or wait till I get there?
And also Surin Islands vs Similan Islands? Which ones are better?
Thanks!
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26-Nov-2009 14:14
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callippo »
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26-Nov-2009 21:51
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was the sikrong kai tomfuk really all that bad?
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26-Nov-2009 13:54
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Redish »
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26-Nov-2009 23:48
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Is it appropriate or correct to 'rue plao' at the end of sentence to indicate a request in some situations? I know it means more or less 'or not', so if I use that in a sentence such as, 'bpai Silom rue plao?' it would mean 'are you going to Silom? (go Silom or not?)' But, can I use this in a taxi for example, meaning 'will you take me to Silom?' I know you just end the sentence normally with 'mai?' to make it kind of like a request question, but will this work equally with 'rue plao'?
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26-Nov-2009 13:03
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26-Nov-2009 21:18
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Hi,
At first, we planned to go to Phi Phi Island but it seems the nice atmosphere has changed now. Anyway, we are looking for a quiete and beautiful island and we are thinking about Koh Tao. Do you recommend this island and do you have any tips for romantic and nice resort there (about 60 euros). Thanks for your advise about this island.
Thanks by advance,
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26-Nov-2009 12:11
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alicat1969 »
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26-Nov-2009 12:22
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am casting about for an island that I haven't been to...Will be staying in Sihanoukville in Cambodia for a bit to dive, then probably heading back to Thailand , may come back the koh Chang route. All the info I can find on Ko Mai etc is about 2 years out of date so....
It'll be mid Jan, high season - are 6 of us likely to be able to pitch up and get accomodation? Is it really really quiet or is there a bar or two ? Is the water clear ? (some reports say not...) I'm lower flashpacker range...pref under 1200 baht a night....
Thanks all in advance :)
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26-Nov-2009 08:16
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27-Nov-2009 04:37
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Hi there,
I am going to Thaland for two weeks at the start of December and have been trying to plan my itinerary but could do with a bit of insider knowledge. I want to focus on the North since I have limited time and have been to a lot of beaches. At the moment my plan is to stay over in Bangkok the first night as I arrive late. The next day i want to take the overnight train up to Chaing Mai and stay there for three days doing one of those treks. Then I was thinking of heading to Lampang to see the elephants etc briefly, then on to Chaing Rai for two nights and Chaing Dao for two nights and then back to Chaing Mai to catch a flight back to Bangkok and spend the last two full days sightseeing/shopping in Bangkok.
For those who have been, does this sound realistic? I wasn't sure how much time was too much or two little in each place. Are there any specific places in the North yo...
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26-Nov-2009 06:55
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sarame »
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27-Nov-2009 06:54
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O.k. so what is all this about Phi Phi island being a terrible place to go? unsafe? rape? posioning and theft? I have already booked my accommodation to stay in december, I will be travelling with 2 guys so will feel quite safe but and a little worried about the so called anamosity between locals and tourists? I am also worried about people calling it a shit hole? is it really that bad? i would have thought that ko pha ngan would have been worse? or have I got it oh so very wrong? any new info about the place would be nice.
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26-Nov-2009 04:34
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gmelville »
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26-Nov-2009 21:56
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Hi all
After a week in Laos, my boyfriend and I are planning on finishing our 2 week holiday in Krabi. I really fancy Railay Beach but does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere to stay? The reviews are so mixed I'm really confused now! Our budget is around £60 per night max (per room).
Also, we have 2 nights in Bangkok - where should we stay for approx £25 per night? Where is the best area for seeing the main sites and a bit of nightlife?
Thanks!
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26-Nov-2009 03:50
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dianasuperstar »
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26-Nov-2009 17:31
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Hi guys
I wanna visit one of East Thailand's less developed islands... So does anyone know which of these islands are a backpackers' favorite? I heard Koh Chang is one. Is this correct?
X
Diana
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26-Nov-2009 03:19
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ychasin »
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26-Nov-2009 03:19
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ychasin »
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I accidentally posted this in the other SE Asia forum -
Hi all,
I know there are many threads on this, but nothing written in the last 6-8 months.
On the return from my two weeks in Vietnam, I have a long overnight layover in Bangkok - my flight gets in from HCMC at 8 pm and I don't depart until 6 am the next morning, headed to New York.
Since I have many hours of travel ahead of me, I was thinking about staying up all night and wandering around Bangkok. If I can check my bag somewhere in the airport, does anyone have any recommendations about where to go and what to do in the late/early hours?
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