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Best way to travel from phi phi to krabi
Posted by lornie
... . I suppose I am maybe planning too much but just want to have a rough idea and then go with the flow! I will maybe stay in Phuket for a night or 2 and then I reckon hit Phi Phi.. also heard Railay Beach is nice and that's along the way, you been ...
visiting thailand in june/july
Posted by lania
It is important to understand that there are different weather patterns in Thailand. In June and July it is rainy season in the south around Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket, Koh Lanta and Khao Lak. At this time there is far less rainfall in the Gulf of Thailand ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
... a Thai town and nice. Probably much more touristy and developed than when I was last there, but it is less Westerner orientated than Phuket. No beaches in Krabi itself - it is a base to go to other beaches. Also hot springs, temples, river kayaking, etc ...
From Phuket to Koh Samui
Posted by wakingdream
... for any travel in the south, I just jump on a bus. Nothing is really that far away. I was married in the very south of Thailand just about 2 years ago. You are going to have a great time!!! The Thai's LOVE a wedding!!!! The ...
Planning for 6-8 Months in Thailand!!
Posted by koonel
... allowed to take a job away from a Thai citizen. Do some more research on visas. Some cities in Thailand are cheaper to live in than others. Phuket is more expensive than just about anyplace else in Thailand. If you drive a motorcycle you stand a good ...
Travel Pattaya Thailand
Posted by koonel
Pattaya is different from other beach resorts in Thailand, The city is awake after sunset, Nightlife in Pattaya unlike other cities, It is absolutely fun and unique especially in Walking Street in the center of entertainment, here you will see many ...
Where to stay in Phuket
Posted by ScottWoz
... Phuket town is also good. It depends on whether you're looking for 'full-on' or peace and quiet. I lived in Phuket town for a few months and lived in Nai Harn for about five months. Nai Harn was quiet, peaceful and beautiful, and well away ...
Thailand Travel with Small Children
Posted by lunthom
... beach is very clear sky and water. About the transportation in BKK you can use the baby carriage on Sky train. For the train to other places is very safety but very slow let say fr. BKK - Chiangmai take 10-12 hrs for 700 km. Welcome to Thailand....
Best way to travel from phi phi to krabi
Posted by kathryn77
Thanks Neil.. What i meant was how to get from phuket to krabi. Well....there is a bus, all the way up from Phuket, round, and back down to Krabi (might not be direct), or you can island hop from Phuket to Phi Phi to Krabi....or the same as the ...
Thailand in a week ?
Posted by ScottWoz
No apologies Neil, I totally agree with you. Phuket's not my thing in the slightest, and I totally agree there's far better things to see out there with far more character. I was just saying I'd recommend the overnight train as opposed to ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
... of Thailand, and has often been named the 'Rice Bowl of Asia'. This is the region where Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is situated. The Southern peninsula is a gem unto itself not only for the beauty of its beaches and landscape, but also as ...
PHUKET=KOH SAMUI--PHI PHI
Posted by Paul
... think from Langkawi you should be able to organise transport - boats, mini vans and maybe even the train further North - crossing into Thailand and continuing. If you do get the train - getting from Surat Thani to Krabi is pretty easy and not too long - ...
PHUKET=KOH SAMUI--PHI PHI
Posted by worldfan
... by ferry, but then i'm stuck as to how to proceed from Langkawi further North - i want to be sure to visit Phi Phi and Phuket before continuing to BKK. I'd like to get back on the train, but it seems to be really out of the way to go east to ...
Ko Lanta to Krabi to Phuket ?
Posted by james24
Hello all. I'm making my second trip to thailand, but only for 10 days over christmas. Railay is high on my agenda as i still have many friends there. BUT, i also intend on making it to Ko Lanta for a day or two, and up to Phuket if poss to catch a ...
What to do in Thailand
Posted by dym888
I'm headed to Thailand for a week in late January. Any suggestions on what I should do? Do I have enough time to do Bangkok and Phuket? Is flying the easiest way down to Phuket? Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated. - "Life is not ...
the Current Situation in Thailand
Posted by lunthom
... and other parts of Thailand are unaffected. Travel to key destinations around Thailand, such as Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Northeastern Thailand (Isan) and other parts of the country remains unaffected. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has ...
Planning for 6-8 Months in Thailand!!
Posted by nealinthailand
... and if you do happen to get in trouble (very doubtful) you can always buy your way out (another joy of thailand). i would stay out of phuket because its the most expensive place in se asia. pattaya is the prostitution capital of thailand but believe it or ...
Looking for Female travel partner for Thailand mid-May
Posted by lornie
... plans) I also got a place to stay in Bangkok so If you are interested, msg me Hi I am a lone female traveller heading to Thailand, I will be arriving in Phuket on 19th April and plan on staying around the islands until 20th May when friends arrive.
Current protests and tourism
Posted by Paul
... of the protests in Thailand. Please don't be too concerned. Firstly you need to realise that many foreign journalists in Thailand spend most of their time sitting in bars or less reputable places and they really haven't got a clue about Thailand ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
... out. Also feel they already get lots of coverage. Ask me if you really want them. Running/triathlon: www.thailand-temple-run.com www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com www.thailandmarathon.org Transport sites for BKK: www.bts.co.th www.chaophrayaboat.com ...
What to do in Thailand
Posted by Paul
... 3000 Baht per month. Hope that is all very useful. If you do stay, be careful about the expat friends you hang around with. Thailand and Thai culture is amazing and it is such a happy and wonderful place, but so many foreigners just seem to get in the ...
Bangkok, Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by lunthom
... natural park or mountain anyway if you like the beach in low season you can go both side of Gulf of Thailand and Andaman ,, Koh Tao , Samui or Phuket also welcome you to visit. don't miss the ancient places they are interesting too. Unfortunately ,, ...
Advice needed on best route
Posted by nealinthailand
... days for the fmp but you may have trouble finding availability if you just show up the day of the party. you can fly directly out of phuket or out of bangkok but the bangkok trip is about 12 hours. not sure how long it takes to get to phuket by bus. you ...
Travel Pattaya Thailand
Posted by koonel
... , cheaper than Bangkok and Phuket, lots of malls, street vendors, etc. Not to mention some of the cheapest transportation (10 baht) in Thailand. If you haven't been to Pattaya in years maybe it is time for another visit. They don't build so many ...
Where to stay in Phuket
Posted by 2010adventure
... in the next week. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to stay cheaply either in the town or at one of the beaches? Any information about whether it is advisable to stay in Phuket town rather than at the beaches would also be great! Thanks
Rain in Phuket in July
Posted by ruti
... going to be heavy rain for 1 hour, not the drizzily all day rain you get in more temperate places. And, although I am not a Phuket native, I would expect that the rain probably builds up later in the day - so you could expect most mornings to be clear and ...
Rain in Phuket in July
Posted by ruti
... going to be heavy rain for 1 hour, not the drizzily all day rain you get in more temperate places. And, although I am not a Phuket native, I would expect that the rain probably builds up later in the day - so you could expect most mornings to be clear and ...
Rain in Phuket in July
Posted by Paul
... going to be heavy rain for 1 hour, not the drizzily all day rain you get in more temperate places. And, although I am not a Phuket native, I would expect that the rain probably builds up later in the day - so you could expect most mornings to be clear and ...
first time to phuket
Posted by tony0684
Good Taxi in phuket I recommend Mr.au I go around the island with him very good service. E-mail him : au_phuket@hotmail.com Tony
beaches
Posted by lania
... Koh Mook, Koh Lipe and other islands. Koh Talu is a nice small island in the Gulf of Thailand. There are the tourist beaches and islands like pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui but there are also plenty of beaches and islands where you can visit and enjoy more ...