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on WILKIPEDIA on Google about Phi Phi: "As of 2009, Phi-phi Islands are under investigation after two tourists, one American girl, Jill St. Onge and one Norwegian tourist, Julie Michelle Berghiem mysteriously died while staying at the Laleena Guesthouse. Their cause of death is unknown, however alcohol, drugs, and food poisoning have been all ruled out of the case...and...about three years ago a joung Belgian boy have been shot by gun on the head by a employee of the Hippy bar...Is Koh Phi Phi dangerous?

hi gus!
I just wana ask. Is buying a digital camera is cheaper in Bangkok compared to any other ASEAN countries?

Can you recommend any stores where they sell cheap but good quality original digital cameras such as Cannon?

thanks a lot!

Benjamin

Hi all,

I am going to Thailand in January with my partner. We like to be as prepared as possible. Can anyone suggest any useful contact numbers to have at hand, while touring Thailand? (ie, tourist police)

If anyone knows of some useful numbers, please would you kindly list them in your reply..

Many thanks,

Anton

Who know the new resturant name Or-Egg Food Drik?
(On the street near Villa Resort Klong Dao Beach.)
How about fod and price. Thank you.

Hello again

Just some advice please on our itinerary.... is this feasible and would you make any recommendations:

1st stop Bangkok - 2 days
OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO CHIANG MAI
2nd stop Chiang Mai - 4 days
FLIGHT TO KOH SAMUI
3rd stop KOH SAMUI- 9 DAYS (WOULD YOU RECOMMEND ANY SIDE TRIPS FOR THOSE OF US WHO GET TIRED OF THE BEACH?)

Half of our group departs here and we have another 2 weeks left in Thailand.

Would you suggest an overland trip to Phuket and the islands? Are there places of interest along the way to stay over at?

We have to make our way back to bangkok, so should we rather to a two week overland trip back up...any places of interest on that route?

Thanks again!!
lin

Sawadeeka,

Would appreciate some advice on the exact location of the following wat.

Wat Pramahathatvoravihane Sakon Nakhon province
47000 in Thailand

Thanks a lot,
-gopeace

Hi all

We're planning a group family holiday next year and I am looking for some pointers on accommodation. I have been trawling all the websites but would prefer some personal recommendations. We are a group of 4 families with an assortment of kids (all girls) aged 9-17 - so need a swimming pool and aircon and would like some sort of family room or interleading sleeping areas for parents and kids. Also want central accommodation, so we can walk to the main activities, but want to steer clear of girlie bar scenes.

Bangkok (near enough to walk to kho san road)
Chiang mai (near enough to walk to markets)
Koh Samui - Chaweng beach - looking for wooden type villas in garden setting for socialising, but on beachfront.

Most of the sites i've looked at quote for 2 adults with extra bed... but not family 4 sleepers?
Budget 2000-3000 baht price range.

Thanks so much!!
LIN

Dear all,

Would appreciate someone to advise the location of the following wat.

Wat Pramahathatvoravihane Sakon Nakhon province 47000, Thailand

Thanks a lot,
-gopeace

Would be grateful for suggestions for my upcoming trip to Chiang Mai sometime end Nov/early Dec this year. There will be 6 of us - wife, 2 kids (teenagers) plus my in-laws who are elderly and while they are still relatively mobile they are unable to be out the entire day. So I'll be looking for a hotel somewhere in the city area.

Activities that may be of interest:
For my kids, something adventurous or unique would appeal to them. For my wife & in-laws, something cultural (say, visiting temples), shopping, crafts maybe, & perhaps short day-trips out of Chiang Mai.

Thanks for any suggestions.

hi,

please advise how to get to these places from somewhere near khao san road by public transportation. on the other hand, is it safe to book a tour from an agency in khao san road? any idea on how much would it costs? thank you.

hi,

we'll be in bangkok this weekend and we're planning to go to samutprakarn crocodile farm and zoo on monday but still thinking on what's the easiest way to get there. has anyone here been there by public transportation? i would like to take a taxi but i don't have an idea how much would it costs. by the way, we'll be staying in a place 10-15 mins walk from khao san road. anyone, please help...

thank you.

Hi Everyone. We are going to Bangkok next week 11/14/09 and would lke to make some reservations for a dinner cruise and the Siam Niramit show. Found some great prices on hotels2thailand.com but I can't find anyone who has used that site. Since they require a credit card I'm a bit concerned. Does anyone kow anything about that site? If not ,any suggestions on those two ventures?

Thanks for any help you may give, Princesscat

Hello All, This is my first time posting on this forum. I hope to get some feedback about these 2 resorts. I am planning my honeymoon in Thailand and wanted to know which of these 2 Resorts are more luxurious. I am looking for a quiet romantic 7 day trip. I looked through the pictures for both resorts and I love the vibes I am getting from Santhiya. Fro several reviews I gathered that Santiburi is also really great but I feel the rooms in Santhiya or Melati are much bigger and many have attached private pools. Whic of the 3 resorts would you recomend for an ultimate honeymoon getaway?

Santhiya
Melati
Santiburi

Thanks!!!!

Can anyone tell me the name and or email address of the art gallery below the Nora Cahweng hotel. Saw a painting there I loved and regret not buying it at the time. Really want to buy it now!

Hi,

I have just booked a flight to Phuket for next Tuesday for myself and my partner. But have absolutely no idea where to stay. I've looked up Asianrooms.com and there are so many different hotels to choose from. I have no idea where to start.

We love snorkelling, It would be lovely to stay on a beach front or somewhere very near, we don't really like partying into the night, but would like to be near some food places, bars etc, Our budget is low to mid range. But fancy a hotel rather than back packing this time.

Any Help would be wonderful

Many Thanks,

Emma

Hiya,

I will be going to Bangkok in early December 09. I am looking for a 3~4 star clean, convenient hotel around SIAM area. Hope to do some shopping nearby as well as visit some interesting places around Bangkok.

What are the recommended hotels around SIAM area?

Many thanks!

Hi I am heading back to Ko Saumi in November 2010 to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary.

Last time we were there it was July. I understand November is the wet season but I was wondering what the weather is generally like? Does it rain all the time or is there sunshine and heavy downfalls?

I was also wondering what people may suggest as must see's. We did alot of the the tourist stuff last time but I am sure we missed things.

Looking forward to your replies

Crama

Hi, I'm planning to make a 2D1N trip to Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok. About accommodation, I looked around google but I couldn't really find much opinions on where's good to stay, except that it'd be a good idea to stay in one of the lodges outside the park and book a private tour there, which I'm in favour of. Anyone been there?

im in bangkok now at the lub d hostel and i was wondering if anyone knew the best(cheap/time efficient) way to get to vang vieng laos? so far ive heard to go thru chang mai and take the boat there. any help would be appreciated!

Hi There,
It would be my 3rd visit of Thailand during Nov.26-10,Dec.,2009!
Is it any ,,Must See Events,,during the same period of time?
TKS in advance,
Mike

Hello!!

First trip to Thailand next February.

Ill stay 7 nights in Phuket. A friend of mine highly recommended the Dusit thani hotel on Bang Tao Beach.

Im looking for a : very clean beach where I can walk on white sand. Not too crowded and if possible not too far from restaurants (evening).

Having this in mind would you recommend the Dusit Thani?


I do not want to become a prisonneer in my hotel - I want to go out for dinner, nightlife and shopping(not be obliged to use a taxi 20 minutes each ride to go for dinner)

THANKS
Report A

LONELY BEACH Anyone got any info on reasonably priced places to stay and whats the place like? Resort Facilties

Hello
How is the frequency and comfort of the Airport express bus service from swarnaboomi airport to bangkok city hotels?Please advise
Thanks

Hi,

I am going to Bangkok between 28th Dec 2009 and 2nd Jan 2010.

I am wondering whereabout are the best places to celebrate new year eve 2009 with local people?

Some people said it is by the river. some said it's Siam square etc.

I couldn't verify those but I ask people here if they know the best places to count down and celebrate the new year celebration in open air (no, not interested in those clubs).

Many thanks!

Cheers,
D

Any idea how much a taxi should be to this hotel from the airport? How long it should take? Thanks Darla

Will be in Bangkok Nov.26th-by any chance will the skytrain be operating from the airport to town? Thanks, Darla

hi wann,

understand that you live in korat...

pls help me with some questions..

i had been to korat many times by taxi but only specially to 2 temples. however tis time round i wan2 go by
train to save costs. i be going wat banrai lp koon and kruba kissana at ta
nood..

how do i go to this 2places when i reach korat train station? what is the hotel
u recommend for easy access?

thks everyone for all your help so far!!! thks again!! :D

Hi! We're travelling to Bangkok with our 3 kids by the end of January 2010. Can anyone recommend a reasonable 2-br apartment in a convenient location? Is anyone familiar with Abloom Serviced Apartments? They have very reasonable rates (free night for a minimum of 4 night stay) but I'm kinda worried about the location.

hi,

are there any tourist spots near chatuchak market?

by the way, how much would a taxi fare costs from a place near khao san road to chatuchak market?

thank you.

Hello. I'm arriving at Suvarnibhumi and have only one day in Bangkok before flying out to a neighboring country so would like a room at a nice hotel or guesthouse closer to the airport but which is still close to maybe a cinema/movie theatre. This time I don't need to be in central Bangkok and would prefer to avoid the 'traffic'. My preference is below 1,200B, if possible but am willing to pay more if the amenities are well worth it.
Thanks for your help!