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25 Nov 07 visit layout of bkk hey ppl,just need a quick answer. i was going to buy DEET spray here, maybe 30%, before getting to thailand, but since i'm spending a couple hours at BKK airport, maybe i can get it there cheaper? does anyone know the layout of the place and tell me where...
25 Nov 07 visit KSR to Don Muang Airport Is there a van servicing KSR to DOn Muang airport in an regular basis? i had it on KSR-SUvanabhumi Airport route but I aint sure about goin to DOn Muang.I cant find online info based on KSR travel agents.
25 Nov 07 visit Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai Hi is it possible to get to Chiang Mai from Kanchanaburi?We're staying in Bangkok for 2 days and 3 nights, and then taking the train out to Chiangmai. I heard Kanchanaburi may be a really worthwhile trip to get to know the culture and contemporary...
25 Nov 07 visit Food in Mae Sot HiHave been here a while and if you have had enough of Thai food - the night market is good, try the following...Aiya for good Burmese curries and food in generalCasa Mia for pasta and pizzaDaves for breakfastand for nice Indian food served by a lovely...
25 Nov 07 visit What, where and why in thai Hey peoples HELP!!!I find my self blundering into Thailand in 9 day. I know absolutely nothing about the placewe arrive 4dec in Bangkok then we leave from Singapore 18dec.We would like some nice beaches and meet some other backpackers. Get a dose of some...
25 Nov 07 visit Dry December 23? From what I've read, the general elections on Dec 23 mean that no alcohol will be sold/served from Dec 6pm to Dec 24 2 am. Yay for general elections and democracy and all that but Dec 23 is also my birthday, and one of the reasons for this trip is the...
25 Nov 07 visit First Time Hi there ...Next year I'll be taking a new step ... that I have always wanted to do ... travelling alone.But ... need some help here.Bout the check in and out thing.Heard that this new airport in bkk is huge and with long long walks to reach to the...
25 Nov 07 visit Cinema in Bangkok Don't think that because a movie is advertised in the paper as being on at a cinema at certain times that it is so. Sometimes, not only is it not on at the advertised times, it is not on at all!TIT.Went to a movie the other day, and it was FREEZING in the...
25 Nov 07 visit Bus from Bangkok to Trat Hi everyone,I will be flying in to Bangkok the afternoon of Dec 30, and want to go directly to Trat.I realize there are hourly buses, but is there a risk that they will be sold out since it is so busy during the holiday? Is there a way I can pre-purchase...
25 Nov 07 visit Sleepin around in Ko Phanagn Hey guys and girls,Im travelling to Phanagn for the feb 2008 full moon party. As im only going to be arriving two days before the party, i really want to tee up my accomadation beforehand. However there is just so many places on the net, some which look...
25 Nov 07 visit Golfing Thailand Hi,My partner and I have just over 2 weeks in Thailand, and I want to spend one of them diving. He is not a water fan, and so I want to spend the other week doing things he wants to do, for example, golfing. My lp had put Hua Hin in my mind for this,...
25 Nov 07 visit trip of ko samet Dear all, I would like to take a trip to ko samet in next week, are there someone want to go together or give me some suggestions about the food, rooms,tour package or nightlife there? Any reply would be appreciated.
25 Nov 07 visit Friends of Bill W. Hi,Just wondering about meetings on the Island of Koh Sumai and the surrounding areas.Thanks,Sponge
25 Nov 07 visit Plugs in Thailand - info please can I use Australian plugs in Thailand?I want to put my iPod on charge and need a wall charger/USB port to do that.Thank you.
25 Nov 07 visit Any elephants in Krabi?? Hi there I was just wondering if there is anywhere in or around Krabi to go for an Elephant ride, we are only going to be there for the day so it would need to be near Krabi. Sorry if something similar has been posted before.Cheers, Dan
24 Nov 07 visit Zip Line??? Anyone have any info about zip lines in Thailand??? I've searched the net and found 2 places but they were just travellers videos. Anyone know of contact info for these companies???
24 Nov 07 visit Klongs tour in Bangkok Hi, how do we go about taking a tour of the klongs in Bangkok? From what I see on the Net, the per person or per two people price runs into a couple of thousand Baht. Are there cheaper alternatives?
24 Nov 07 visit Language difficulties? Thai language bar phrases
24 Nov 07 visit Underground Thai guidebooks A little bit old, but still a valuable introduction into the Thai adventure, isnt it?
24 Nov 07 visit Botox - where can I get it. I will be in Samui in Dec/Jan Hi folksI have had botox before and it has really helped me with my stress headaches.Where can I get it in Samui?If not Samui can I get it in Phuket?Thanks.Lulu
24 Nov 07 visit Movies, etc. at MBK Just got back from MBK... Every place that sells movies and computer software was closed... Did I miss the newsflash that the cops had busted all several dozen piraters at MBK? I was just there last Tuesday and all were alive and kicking.. What...
24 Nov 07 visit Dentist in Chiang Mai HI theregot to have some wisdome teeth pulled out can anyone please recommend a good dentist in Chiang Maicheers
24 Nov 07 visit construction in khao san?? just wondering if anyone knew what areas around Khao San Rd. to avoid regarding construction at the moment? a review of the D&D Inn said construction was taking place but that was posted a couple months ago, any updates??? thanks!
24 Nov 07 visit snorkeling in ko chang Hello- we are hoping to do some snorkeling in ko chang? how does it rate compared to other beaches in the south east? does it take a long time to get between islands around ko chang? how cheap is accomodation? thanks
24 Nov 07 visit TREKKING:Mae Hong Song/Pai VS Luang Nam Tha/Muang Sing(Laos) Generally I don't care for these questions myself, but here it is;After 3 blissful weeks on the Thai Andaman coast, I have arrived in Chiang Mai to begin the Northern leg of my trip. I have 3 weeks remaining, and am now seeing I was too ambitious with my...
24 Nov 07 visit Chonburi as an expat with kids I'm gathering info for a friend who is planning a move in a few months to Chonburi area. She'll be going with her husband, 3 year old and 4 month old (at the time, the kid is due January...)I've been to Thailand twice for visits (a few weeks each) and...
24 Nov 07 visit Chiang Mai & Koh Chang I hope this is not a repeat post!If you thought a trip to Thailand entailed Bangkok for the shopping and Phuket for the beaches, you will be pleasantly surprised by the province of Chiang Mai and the island of Koh Chang, finds Yvonne FontynPagodas and...
24 Nov 07 visit $$$$ Malaria in Asia Can I buy either of these malaria pills in Thailand or Bangkok at least? Doxycycline or Mefloquine.
23 Nov 07 visit Handicraft in Thailand Hi all,I'm a passionate collector of traditional handicraft from around the world, such as wooden art, gems/jewelry, textiles, paintings, pottery etc. I just wonder which places in Thailand are manufacturing centers for handicraft. Which towns or regions...
23 Nov 07 visit Snakes blood Hello everyone Pretty sure most of you will think im an idiot for this post so im writing specificallty for the ones who dont. Hi how are you? Right .. At the beginning of the beach (bet theres loadsa hardcore travellers sighing already) he drinks a shot...
23 Nov 07 visit Southern Asia with kids Hi there,we are planning to spend a few months next year in Southern Asia with our two children (4 and 6 at the time of travel). Any suggestions of where to stay? We won't be travelling a lot, rather staying in one place and doing some day trips from...
23 Nov 07 visit Things I hate(d) about Hua Hin. 1/ The encroachment BELOW high tide mark on the southern beach. From approximately half way along the southern beach, it is impossible to walk along the beach when the tide is in, as the property retaining walls extend below the high tide mark, and the...
23 Nov 07 visit surviving as a teacher, and getting around hi everyone, i'm wondering if anyone has experience teaching english in thailand. i don't have a degree, but will have a tefl certificate. is it reasonable to think i'll be able to support myself in thailand on a teachers salary? i need to cover basic...
23 Nov 07 visit Rapist pays 30,000THB to get victim to drop complaint Suspected rapist of Israeli tourist turned himself inA young Thai man, accused of raping an Israeli tourist in Chiang Rai's Muang district, on Friday turned himself in to police. As the suspect agreed to pay Bt30,000 in compensation, the tourist withdrew...
23 Nov 07 visit Thnings to see and do in Bangkok I will be stopping over in Bangkok for a few daysin early January 2008. Could you please recommend things to do and see in Bangkok or even day trips outside of Bangkok. I will be travelling alone is there places I can go to at night on my own?Thank you...
23 Nov 07 visit banglamung hospital Hi,has anybody used the banglamung hospital in pattaya to get dentistry work done ??regards
23 Nov 07 visit KO SAMET ROOMS Hi Can anyone recommend a nice guest house in Ko Samet. We,ve never been there so dont know the beaches etc. If you have a good suggestion be great to hear from you as we have a week to spend there until we travel up North. Thanks
23 Nov 07 visit Shpping in Krabi? Hi, I'm in Phi Phi for 24 hours before heading to Krabi for a couple of days and back to Bangkok for my fight home :-( Does anyone know if there is a good amount of shopping in Krabi to pick up gifts to take home - I've seen that there is a night market...
23 Nov 07 visit RTW trip delayed HiWe were due to embark on a RTW trip next year, but due to the imminent arrival of our baby (next month), we have delayed the trip. However we are thinking of going to Thailand next September or October for a two week break. The little one will be 9 or...
23 Nov 07 visit Xmas Day My husband and I will be in Phuket on Xmas day....I'm assuming most things will be open. Any suggestions as to what to do?
23 Nov 07 visit Somewhere like Koh Jum/Pu but closer to BKK. Earlier this year I had a wonderful few days on Koh Pu, and would like to have something similar for Christmas this year. However due to time and budget restrictions something closer to Bangkok would be good.Can anyone recommend somewhere similiar in...
23 Nov 07 visit Taxi Saw this on here the other day but can't find it now.How go you say to a taxi driver 'want' go. e.g. ------- bai sukumvit soi sip saam.Cheers
23 Nov 07 visit If you was alive in the 60's, would you have been a Hippie ? Hi all ;-) Like the funny Facebook.com group "If I was alive in the 60's, I would have been a Hippie", watch those excellents pics in "guruguitarman" Flickr.com sets and in DJ Goa Gil online album.... And ask you the question ! Enjoy
23 Nov 07 visit hong kong... any suggestion max 500 B...nice, clean, friendly...?
23 Nov 07 visit sleeping in chiang mai any suggestion max 500 B...nice, clean, friendly...?
22 Nov 07 visit Some help for visa Stupidity please....!! Hey everyone ive put myself in a foolish predicament and im a bit worried!first time overseas and got a bit overexcited when booking the ticket. put in random dates and it turns out i fly into phuket on the 28/01 and back to sydney on 27/02: = 31 days....
22 Nov 07 visit times i cannot find hey there..just a few last minute questions;1) how long is the train from chiang mai to bangkok?2) can i get a train direct from kanchanaburi to chiang mai?3) how long is the train from bangkok to surat thani?4) how long is the ferry from surat thani to...
22 Nov 07 visit Time to fill Hello, Going to Thailand next week gonna spend 3/4 days in Bangkok then have arranged to meet a friend on Koh Tao on the 12/12. Just wondering if anyone has ideas of where to go 2/12- 10/12. Dont really want to travel too far north as travelling there...
22 Nov 07 visit Travel help in thailand HelloI have come back from Thailand one month ago and had an amazing time! I travelled through Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phi Phi and then onto Samui and Ko Pha Ngan islands. I'm happy to answer any questions if people going over for the first time...
22 Nov 07 visit Therese Sahr!! Hey, your lost wallet was given to me on KSR on Thurs. night, no cash, but lots of cards. I don't have a phone right now and leave for India soon. PM me here, or leave a note on the board at the D&D InnCheersSean

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