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Phuket Slideshow
Forums from Phuket, Thailand
To Thailand w/ a 6yo
Posted by nealinthailand
... rent the room by the month and you will get a pretty deep discount 50-75% off. as for raising a western child in thailand.....personally im not sure its the best idea just because many of the safety precautions and standards that you take for granted in ...
new visa rules
Posted by nealinthailand
... who want to pop over to cambodia to see angkor wat for a few days or to go to laos etc etc...upon arrival back in thailand you are screwed over......yes screwed......with a 15 day visa. as i said before, you would think that in light of the current ...
beaches
Posted by nealinthailand
... (if this is important to you give phi phi a shot). if you are looking for tropcial paradise straight out of a book....dont go to phuket. its really just a large city that happens to sit on a nice beach. go to krabi, ko lipe, ko tao, ko phagnan...even ko ...
thou shalt not judge?
Posted by nealinthailand
... the backpacker trail, i can say that westerners are not to blame for prostitution in thailand. yes there is the western clientel that flock to pattaya and bkk and phuket but anywhere you go in thailand you will come across girls selling themselves......
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by sk1008
... 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 some suggested to stay in krabi province (ao nang, railey, phi phi_) better than staying in phuket. but then which of ...
Thailand - sometimes friendly
Posted by lisartw
... . It took me a while to get used to the noise, the traffic, the way people are, just the way things are done here. Thailand is full of friendly people, the only place where maybe they're not as friendly was Phuket. think the best advise I would give ...
Ko Lanta to Krabi to Phuket ?
Posted by james24
... to Phuket it's about 3 hours by ferry. From Krabi to Lanta by car/bus is about 2 hours as well. Not sure about Phuket by car....... You mentioned longtail, so I'm not sure my ferry info is what you are looking at, but the ferry leaves Krabi to ...
Ko Lanta to Krabi to Phuket ?
Posted by wakingdream
... to Phuket it's about 3 hours by ferry. From Krabi to Lanta by car/bus is about 2 hours as well. Not sure about Phuket by car....... You mentioned longtail, so I'm not sure my ferry info is what you are looking at, but the ferry leaves Krabi to ...
Help with route
Posted by koonel
... be heading to thailand at the end of this month for a 3 weeks holiday. I am experienced travelling in asia but not in Thailand. I was thinking about the following (challenging) route: 26-07-11 Bangkok 27-07-11 Bangkok 28-07-11 Bangkok 29-07-11 River ...
Help with route
Posted by mdegier75
... be heading to thailand at the end of this month for a 3 weeks holiday. I am experienced travelling in asia but not in Thailand. I was thinking about the following (challenging) route: 26-07-11 Bangkok 27-07-11 Bangkok 28-07-11 Bangkok 29-07-11 River ...
Interested to Blog your medical travel experiences?
Posted by medblogger
... off with cash and prizes worth nearly US$20,000 up for grabs, including a seven-day all-inclusive medical tour of Thailand for 12 finalists. In order to win, finalists must write the best blog post and attract the highest number of unique visitors. ...
Is it safe to travel during declared "state of emergency"?
Posted by lunthom
... alone in late may to Bangkok and Phuket, I was wondering if it's safe to make the trip alone? Anyone traveling in Thailand right now that can offer some insights? Thanks! I'm Thai and live in BKK and pass Silom every days , Nothing ...
First Time Traveller
Posted by nealinthailand
hey andy, i wouldnt be too worried about the "poverty" thing. thailand is pretty modern and a little too westernized but nothing nearly as poor and dirty as parts of india. there is cell phone service everywhere, there are internet cafe's ...
koh yao noi
Posted by blackbinki
... like places like phuket, pattaya etc. in my opinion you might as well go to Spain or Butlins, sorry, i mustn't rant, I just remember how beautiful Thailand was once. If anyone has any information I would be very grateful. Thanks Blackbinki
Best way to travel from phi phi to krabi
Posted by nealinthailand
krabi is by far one of the most beautiful places in thailand. everytime someone comes to visit me in thailand, krabi is always their favorite place. now keep in mind im not talking about krabi TOWN but the ao nang, railay beach area. these are dont miss ...
Thailand Starter Kit
Posted by Paul
... helps. Please let me know if it does/doesn't. To be honest, depending on how bad your condition is: get to Thailand, check into a friendly caring guesthouse you know and like. Go to the nearest dentist and things will probably work out from there. ...
Help
Posted by smile7
... you recommend any clean/cheap hotel or bungalows on these islands?? it would help a lot. thank you. We would be staying in Thailand for only 4 weeks and i just want it to be adventurous and perfect. I think from june to july the weather's going to ...
Thai Tourism Seeking Recovery
Posted by monthathip
... still have somewhere else outside bangkok to go .. like Northest or heading south ,, it is still be fine... Phuket and samui area still ok. actually even in bangkok is still ok i am still sitting in the big mall of thailand enjoy writing in this blog
Advice needed on best route
Posted by onelifeliveit
Im currently trying to plan my route around Thailand and need some advice about the best and easiest way to get from Koh Phangan to Singapore. Right heres the situation: We're planning to hit up the full moon party on 23rd September (2010) on Haad ...
Is it safe to travel during declared "state of emergency"?
Posted by aacodohue
... in Bangkok and other parts of the country. I'm a female traveling alone in late may to Bangkok and Phuket, I was wondering if it's safe to make the trip alone? Anyone traveling in Thailand right now that can offer some insights? Thanks!
New years eve 2010 - New Years Eve travel question
Posted by edandali
Going to be in Thailand for new years eve, want to do something fun but not interested specifically in the full moon party... any other fab places/ideas please?? Hi there, I know a great place at Pucket, Patong beach. Stay with Mark and Annie at ...
cost of living
Posted by barsie
It 100% depends on lifestyle you choose while traveling. A large beer in Thailand is £1 from a 7-11 and it's perfectly normal to sit with friends drinking a beer on the street- so a great budget option. Go somewhere touristy and you'll pay £3 ...
scuba diving anyone?
Posted by nealinthailand
... much they ask. as far as best places to dive.......the general consensus is that the similan islands are the best diving in thailand. ko tao is great place to learn but kinda sucks for experienced divers......samui does all their diving on ko tao....phi ...
scuba diving anyone?
Posted by jeremystravels
... an average price for a week long liveaboard there? I was looking at doing one. Also, if you were to pick the best two islands in Thailand to dive from, where would you go? I'm looking at going to all of the big ones, Ko Tao, Ko Samui, Koh Phi Phi, ...
Crimbo In Thailand
Posted by danstravelworld
... Xmas Eve we celebrated - Xmas Day was subdued) made a great party. Had another NYE party on Lanta a few years later that was amazing fun. Woz is right, depends what you're after really...if it's in Thailand, it's going to be wicked either way
Crimbo In Thailand
Posted by salemk
... find all the emergency/exit doors and see which ones are unlocked. Check to see if they open, just to make sure you don't get caught if a fire starts. No one cares about fire codes in Thailand and a lot of people died last year's NYE because of it.
Where do I start?
Posted by lunthom
Hi...I'm coming to Thailand, Bangkok, from the 13th of October...question is where do I start??? Where do I go??? What's the best camera to take pics with??? Where and who do i chill with??? Get my drift... Strat from Bangkok, go to ...
First Time Traveller
Posted by iluvthailand
Hi Andy, Im from austraila and im heading over to thailand on the 16th of oct im going to phuket for 3 weeks.3 years ago i went over and had a ball and the night life lol just you wait (HEAVEN)if you want to meet up forshore because its the first time ...
Crimbo In Thailand
Posted by sophianrachael
Hi All!! Me and My friend are off travelling in November arriving in Singapore travelling up through Malaysia will be in Thailand for Christmas and new years. I was just wondering were the best place to spend Christmas is I have been looking into ...
Getting Around The Islands
Posted by dohie
Hi all, Heading to Thailand next month, just wondering if anyone has any information on getting around. Firstly we're looking for the best/cheapest way to get from Phuket to Phi Phi. Then from Phi Phi to Krabi. Then from Krabi to Railay. The part ...