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I am planning to visit Bangkok in April. But is there a major festival falls in April ? So will the shopping areas be closed on those days and if so what are the dates i should avoid in April?

Any services from suvarnabhumi airport to petchburi soi 17？May I know the price and the time?

Hi, i would like to know if there is any train from Don Muang Airport to Pratunam? I want to avoid taxi as I heard traffic will be conjuncted in Bangkok.

I am planning to visit Bangkok and pattaya in april 2013. my query is a. will it safe for travelling alone? b.What should i prefer i. by package tour or ii without package c. minimum budget and maximum fun d. approx days required e. reply with complete itnary /schedule

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We (4 persons) will visit Bankok on April, 2013, we want to visit Bangkok landmark;Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Vimamek ,etc (1 full day) and Damnoen Sadhual (1/2 day). Please inform methe cost for those tour and suggest me goodTravel agent in Bangkok who provide this kind tour.

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hi,we are planning to visit bangkok from 12th to 14th April 2013.We want to visit chatu chak market and MBK for shopping. However, we got to know that the songkran festival falls between 12 to 15 April. Really want to know whether shopping is possible in chatu chak & MBK from 12th to 14th April 2013.Thank you in advance. ERM

Hi everyone! My friends and I are heading for Bangkok later this month. We wanted to see the elephant show in Samphran Grounds. I have a few questions and I hope somebody can answer any of these questions: 1. Does anyone know of a trusted car rental with driver? We're considering just renting out a car than joining a group tour since we're already four in our group. 2. How long does the journey to and from the site take? 3. How much does the elephant ride cost? Is it worth it? Thank you a lot in advance. Happy travels!

Just wondering if 2 hours and 45 minutes is enough time between flights--arriving in bkk from siem reap on bangkok airways at 11:00am and then at 1:45pm catching a flight on emirates to Hong Kong. We will have checked baggage. Thanks

Hello, I will be arriving at Bangkok and staying a few days but my final destination is Manila Philippines. I bought a laptop and an iPhone here in the states, new in box, for my sister in the Philippines. Do I have to take them out of their original box? Will I be taxed or penalized for bringing these new goods to Thailand or the Philippines? Please let me know how to best pack these items. Thanks!

Hi We will be in Bangkok for 2 days and are keen to do a custom 2 day tour with a personal guide so we can see as much as possible in this short time. we are 2 couples and someone recommeded to do a tour with the company "Bangkok day tours" Has anyone toured with this company or heard about them with regard to reliablility qualilty of tour etc. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated .. thanks in advance regards mb

Hi all VT member, would like to have some information about Huay Kwang area, 1. how about the night market atmosphere compare with chatchucak or pratunam market ? 2. are there any nice restaurant with authentic Thai in Huay Kwang Area. 3. We would like to stay at Emerald Hotel, any idea about this hotel ? Thank you

Tried googling for info if we can have a river boat at night that isn't a dinner type cruise, we'd rather just ride the river and go eat somewhere else. Does anyone know of these type of nighttime river boat rides?

Hi guys! I have a few questions & appreciate anyone's help/guidance. I've been told that Pratanum market is the best place to get sequined dance costumes. Is this true & can anybody elaborate? Also how long does it take for them to make or are they already pre-made & can I buy in bulk items? Do I just bring them home on airplane as baggage (even if there's feathers etc) or do I post them back? If you have any ideas/info I'd love to hear form you! Thank you

we will be in Bangkok for only one night only and wondered if someone can help with advice on where in what area we should stay... someone suggested Siam square ... any thoughts on this!!! thanks

Can anyone recommend a good driver for pick up at airport and drive around for our first day in bkk and possible ride out two days later to pattaya

Hi, How much does it cost for a taxi from the Suvarna Airport to MBK? Other than taxi, what other means of transport to this shopping mall? Thank you Chen

We will arrive after midnight to Bangkok at the international airport (forgotten its name, not the Don Muang one). We will move to a central hotel next day, but for night of arrival want a hotel near the airport with a shuttle service. The ones we've looked at seem very expensive. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced hotel near the airport with 24 hour shuttle service? Thank you, Irene

Help. Can anyone advise as to the best method of transport from Don Mueang International Airport to Rama IV Road (hotel Mandarin. We dont really want to take a taxi unless thats the best way. Can the advise be specific as we have never visited Bangkok before. Advice to include cost we can expect to pay and stops to get off. Many thanks POEPAT

Is there Bangkok bike share system available to tourists? If yes, do they offer 6-day plan? Any info related to this topic appreciated!

Thanks for help on previous thread! Below is list of hotels/B&Bs60US/night or less; these are highest ranked on TripAdv & agoda; some rankings are suspect due to low review counts; help me select or mention something better! my priorities: 8 nights, clean, quiet, safe, within walk distance of city-wide public transportation -- am stock shooter (alone) taking new photos of shopping, dining, attractions, street scenes, culture, daily life, economic development, etc., room Internet, breakfast included a plus, hotel being in neighborhood with its own photo opportunities a plus! Higher TripAdvisor rankings60US/night or less: Wendy House - From under40 36/2 Soi kasemsan1, Rama1 Road, Siam | Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Ranked #24 of 334 Bangkok B&B and Inns U-Place - From under60 105 Wisutkasat Road | Soi Wat Mai, Bang Kun Phrom, Pranakorn, Bangkok (Old City) Ranked #31 of 334 Bangkok B&B and Inns Bourbon Street Boutique Hotel - From under50 29/4-6 Sukhumvit Soi 22, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Ranked #37 of 334 Bangkok B&B and Inns Sabai-Sabai@Sukhumvit Hotel - From under40 984/22-27, Soi Pridipanomyong 40, Sukhumvit 71 Road | Prakanong, Wattana Ranked #70 of 718 hotels in Bangkok MHC-Guesthouse - From under30 8 / 4 Sukhumvit Soi 28 | Khlongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Ranked #94 of 718 hotels in Bangkok Lullaby Inn - From under50 18 - 20 - 22 Decho- Silom Road | Suriwong district Bang-Rak amphur Ranked #106 of 718 hotels in Bangkok Hotel Solo Sukhumvit 2 - From under60 67 Sukhumvit Soi 2 | KlongToey, Bangkok Ranked #115 of 718 hotels in Bangkok Higher agoda rankings60US/night or less: Tara Place - USD 49 113,117 Samsen rd., Pranakorn, Khaosan / Grand Palace Fantastic 8.7 The Moonite Boutique Hotel - USD 53 5/3-6 Wireless Rd., Lumpini Pathumwan, Wireless / Chidlom Fantastic 8.7 Bourbon St. Boutique - USD 42 9/39-40, Soi Tana Arcade, Sukhumvit 63, Ekamai, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Sukhumvit Fantastic 8.6 August Residence - USD 41 43/9-11 Soi 31, Sukhumvit Road, Klongton-nua, Wattana, Sukhumvit Fantastic 8.6 Lullaby Inn Silom - USD 42 18-20-22 Decho Road, Bangrak, Silom / Sathorn Fantastic 8.6 Ramada Encore Bangkok Hotel - USD 60 21, Sukhumvit Soi 10 Klongtoey, Sukhumvit Fantastic 8.3

Dear all VT members, would like to get info about the Khao San Road, what time in the evening the activities like street vendors so on closed then if we compare with the others what specific atmosphere could we get if we spend for night time. Is it easy to get taxi back to the hotel around sukhumvit area from the Khao San at late night? Thank you

Hi i'm interested in joining nature day tours , like Bird Watching Tour. I had enquire Wild Watch and it's like 400 US$ which is much higer than my expectation. If anyone could give me the source for 1 day tour near BKK for Bird Watching / photographing , it'd be much appreciated. Thanks !

8 nights, first half February, near public transportation;about60US/night private room & bath; ideally includes Internet, even breakfast if possible; am photographing attractions, shopping, dining, markets, city life, culture, etc., all day, need quiet at night; any suggested properties appreciated -- thanks in advance! (is60US too low? need to go up some?)

I can't find my post I did yesterday. I am taking to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Singapore and Bali my grandchildren aged 18 and 20. We are coming from México. I was asking about: 1. Weather at the end of may, 2. Must sees on those places 3, Good Restaurants. I will be very grateful if you can share with me some of your experiences, Thank you. Alfredo

Can anyone recommend or know of a hotel in downtown Bangkok, that offers 24 hour check-out? We will be arriving in the evening and flying out 28 hours later. I know the Novotel at the airport does it, but would prefer a hotel in the city. Thanks for any advice...

Hey Guys, My traveling company of 3 will be going to BKK, we've got a place to stay and all. Can anyone help us out by giving us a budget each day without shopping while traveling on a shoestring? We are architecture students and will be traveling to see more architecture than shopping over there. Can anyone help give an estimate or recommend a must go place? We will be there for 5 days. We will be traveling by budget air so we are quite tight on budget

Hi we have planned to visit thailand from jan 9 to 14 th of this month. We are taking flight in chennai (Ind) to suvarna bhumi airport in bangkok we would like to know the currency conversion in airport is reliable or not or it is better to convert to baht in india itself is good ? so is there any best agencies in bangkok available for reliable currecny conversion In banglore which bank provide reliable currency conversion ?

I am traveling to Thailand in the next two days for holiday for the first time with some friends and wanted to know how much will it cost to travel from Bangkok to Hong Kong by train?

Hello there fellow travellers. Will be getting into Bangkok on the 29th morning and will be there till the 3rd. Anyone feeling a drink or a night out - get in touch. Have a great day.

How easy is it to get from BKK to Dom Maung airport. How much does it cost? How long does it take? Air Asia just notified me that our flight from Sri Lanka to Bangkok has been permanently cancelled. Any suggestions for a replacement flight? thanks