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Forums from Bangkok, Thailand
Current protests and tourism
Posted by starlagurl
Hi guys, I just heard about the state of emergency, how will that affect the TravelPod meetup in Bangkok? Do you think the restrictions on public gatherings will be lifted by October? Do they even apply to such things as dinner parties?
What to Eat !
Posted by curt1591
I live in Bangkok, eat street much of the time, and the only thing on the list that I eat is mu satay. Even when I was living in Southern California, I passed on most of that list.
Bangkok-chiang mai train
Posted by ScottWoz
Cheers for the info, that's good news. My train was fine incidentally - dropped a couple of Changs and slept like a baby, just like the Surat Thani to Bangkok, a great way to travel..
Meetup in Thailand!
Posted by starlagurl
OK, so here's what I'm thinking, Oct. 3 or 4, before the schmoozefest, I will meet people somewhere in Bangkok. If you've got any recommendations for a meetup spot, let me know.
'Sleepless in Bangkok'
Posted by wakingdream
Hmm, ever by Warren fellows?? An eye-opener, that's for sure. I read that my first time over.. Pick it up if you get a chance. I think it's one of those books that gets around out there.
'Sleepless in Bangkok'
Posted by ScottWoz
Just wondered if anyone had read 'Sleepless in Bangkok'. Thoughts?
interest event in Bangkok
Posted by lunthom
... An alms-giving ceremony in the morning is followed by a huge festival of music and culture at Sanam Luang in Bangkok to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's birthday. You can also appreciate the beauty of the decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue. ...
Traveling with my 2yr old
Posted by Paul
... maybe meeting some other people with kids or doing home stays. They may be able to put you onto something. I have never been to Cairo - but I don't imagine Bangkok and Cairo will be the same - you'll have to let us know though. Enjoy yourself
Traveling with my 2yr old
Posted by umamna
... we should avoid (tuk tuks?) Should I bother to bring her pram/stroller/trolley thing to wheel her in? Were staying about 4 nights in bangkok and the rest in Chiang mai chiang dho about 13 nights total. I think I might want to skip it. Is the street ...
thailand highlights
Posted by rbisset
I actually quite liked Bangkok the 4-5 times I transited through there. I did absolutely nothing when I was there as I know I'll be back there sometime in the future and can see all the sights then! Plus I was templed out after being on the road ...
Anyone heard about sickness in Pai?
Posted by thellie
... . Change is inevitable in any part of the world, but it is the nature of the change that can make or break a place. Thailand’s southern beaches are a prime example. Tourism enveloped islands like Samui, Phi Phi and Phang Ngan, resulting in over- ...
thailand highlights
Posted by starlagurl
Why? I've heard so many good things about Bangkok! You can't breathe! Haha, maybe I'm soft, but it was hard, I was like OD-ing on Vicks to survive! Ewwwwww, that's from the pollution then?
thailand highlights
Posted by sianeth
Why? I've heard so many good things about Bangkok! You can't breathe! Haha, maybe I'm soft, but it was hard, I was like OD-ing on Vicks to survive!
Bangkok, Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by starlagurl
I think I already welcomed you to the forums, mosokikee, but I'll do it again here, haha! It's always great to have a local's perspective on far off places, I'm sure Bangkok is an awesome place to live and visit.
Thai TV ads
Posted by Paul
... . We had it on recently to see the news about the demonstrations, and then the last couple of days we were staying in a hotel in Bangkok, so turned the TV for something to do. So I haven't actually seen many ads. But even with the little I have seen ...
Bangkok, Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
I agree. I think KL recently had some big protests. Would you have recommended that tourists come to Malaysia during that time? The protests in Bangkok - you are unlikely to see them as a tourist. It is safe here and you won't have a problem. Paul
Teaching In Thailand Questions
Posted by Paul
... a great "heads up" on jobs available, salaries, etc. Maybe start looking at the classified sections online at The Bangkok Post and The Nation also. As a young person without too much experience - you should be looking at 30000 Baht per month ...
Visakhabucha Day
Posted by lunthom
on 19.5.08 if you are in Bangkok or Thailnad, let you join at Wat (Temple) you will see Buddhist activities.
Travelling to Bangkok from Colombo - July 08
Posted by karibuchum
hi there This is my first post but wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking for return flights from Colombo to bangkok for mid July - going for 4 nights. I want a no frills cheap airline. I tried Mihin Lanka but looks like they do not have any ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
... come with my family in june/july. we are a couple and a child of 8 years. no of days no problem.plan to spend 4-5 days in bangkok and want to spend some days in south too. a bit confused about how much time to spend and where. heard a lot about phuket. but ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by sk1008
... come with my family in june/july. we are a couple and a child of 8 years. no of days no problem.plan to spend 4-5 days in bangkok and want to spend some days in south too. a bit confused about how much time to spend and where. heard a lot about phuket. but ...
Songkran coming
Posted by thellie
... gutted that i'll be missing it this year was looking forward to seeing a chiang rai songkhran, after last years fantastic bangkok one (i spent it on soi rambuttri, and walking around sanam luang, and the whole general banglamphu area). still, next ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
Hi - the train track from Bangkok to Laos has been finished. So far it makes it just into the Laos side and that is due to open in May. Extending that to Vientiane is planned. The newspaper today said the government has outlawed people dressing as ...
Bangkok, Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by lunthom
Bangkok is also has the floating market but it 's smaller than that one. Next trip if you visit BKK recommend you Taling Chan Floating market.
Bangkok, Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by q_tips
hi all.. been to Bangkok last year..for me it was an amazing trip, and it was my birthday when i was there. so double the fun and excitement for me.
Underground shop
Posted by lunthom
What are you talking about? It is the new launch shopping mall in Bangkok at the subway....MRT
Rules for entering Thailand
Posted by sianeth
Noone checked any outward tickets or asked anything about future plans when I flew from Heathrow to Bangkok last June... I don't know if its just pot luck regarding the people working at the time then or not... or if its got stricter since then.
Bangkok, Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by lunthom
... the package for the highlight place. Well, if you don't want to go there just wanna try to transport by Tuk Tuk my advise call Tuk Tuk on the way and show your place example Bangkok Palace hotel to Siam Paragon my estimate price 70-80 Baht/one way.