A country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia
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Motorbikes in Thailand and Laos
Does anyone know of a place to hire motorbikes in Thailand, say Bangkok or Chiang Mai, and ride them into Laos and back? The trip will be self-guided and should take no longer than two weeks.
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Travel from Thailand to Vietnam through Laos - good idea?
I'm trying to plan a trip route which include traveling from north Thailand to Vietnam. Since I don't have a strict time limitation, I thought that maybe instead of taking a flight I could travel by ...
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Is one month enough for Thailand + Indonesia? [closed]
The reason why my question is so vague is that it's my first time travelling and I'm not absolutely sure about what I want to accomplish. I hope this is okay for stackexchange because isn't ...
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getting off the banana pancake trail - Thailand [closed]
can anyone recommend places to go in Thailand that will take me off the well worn typical tourist trail? I'm looking to experience a side of Thailand that isn't well known but perhaps holds something ...
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Visa run to Malaysia from Thailand
I'm in Thailand right now. My original plans were to go to Laos and/or Cambodia, but now these plans have changed and I'll only visit Thailand. I need to do a visa run as explained here and the only ...
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Traveling from Thailand to Laos to Vietnam
This summer I'm planning to go to Thailand, Laos and then through to Vietnam. I know very little about this. I was wondering if somebody would be able to tell me if this could be done comfortably and ...
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How can I Travel and Teach English in Thailand?
I'm struggling to find non-commercial information on teaching English in Thailand in terms of daily costs of living, pay rates for full-time TESOL teachers and the legal requirements (these seem to be ...
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Family travel in Thailand - is it safe, can we improvise?
We are planning a group trip to Thailand for three weeks in July/August. We are two families with 3 12 year old daughters and 1 7 year old boy.
We are doing a lot of research in terms of what to ...
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Mobile providers and mobile internet in Thailand?
I'm traveling to Thailand for three weeks and I was hoping to get a local Sim card while there, to be able to contact home, people I meet, and use the internet.
Which networks are available and do ...
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What visas do I need for traveling to South East Asia if I'm a Canadian Citizen?
I am a Canadian Citizen and will be travelling to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. I will be in Thailand for 2 weeks, then Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos for 3 weeks, Then back to Thailand for a ...
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Walking Tours of Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand & The Surrounding Area?
A friend & his wife will be visiting Thailand in the near future. They shall be spending three nights in the Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. They believe this to be located within "wilderness ...
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Which diving center in Thailand is providing shark diving in summer?
I am searching for dive centers which offer shark diving in Asia in summer and read may I find them in Thailand. As it can cost a notable amount of money for me to travel there and come back I want to ...
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Which transportation is best from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin?
What is the most cost effective way to get from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin (on Thailand's northwestern Gulf coast)? And how much would that be compared to a taxi ride?
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Where to go in Thailand in September?
I am going to Thailand this september. I can read everywhere that it's the rainy season over there.
Can you guys advice me on what part of Thailand is usually less rainy during this season ? North ...
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Kayaking Activities Off Phuket, Thailand
A couple of friends will be staying on the Thai island of Phuket for a week and shall be located on the south east of the island in the resort of Cape Panwa. They would like to take the opportunity to ...
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Must Sees and Must Dos in Bangkok, Thailand? [closed]
A friend & his wife will be spending four nights in the Thai Capital - Bangkok, before moving further North. They wish to see amongst other things:
The Temple Of The Emerald Buddha
The Night ...
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Four Nights in Bangkok - Sights, Sounds, Smells & Tastes? [closed]
I have a friend who is going on holiday to Thailand in three weeks. He shall be spending four nights in the capital Bangkok, before departing further North.
Whilst in Bangkok he and his wife are ...
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Three Nights In Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand - Guided Walks & Elephant Trekking? [duplicate]
I have a friend who shall be spending three nights in Northern Thailand specifically Chiang Mai, after visiting the capital, Bangkok. He believes it will be "wilderness country" and much more relaxing ...
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Shopping, Sights, Sounds, Smells & Tastes of Thailand [closed]
I have a friend who is going on holiday to Thailand in three weeks. The holiday is fourteen nights: four nights Bangkok, three nights Chiang Mai & seven nights Phuket.
He & his wife are ...
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How to get from DMK Airport to Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek Sathorn, Bangkok?
I wil be traveling from Vietname to Thailand arriving at DMK airport. How can I get from DMK to Sathorm Road and how much would it cost if I take a taxi?
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Need cycling route options from Bangkok to Siem Reap (via Poi Pet) [closed]
I am planning a cycle trip from Bangkok to Angkor Vat next week crossing the border at Aranyaprathet/Poi Pet. I need some help in choosing the route to take, and my preference would be to take a ...
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Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,Cambodia, Burma in 10 days [closed]
I'm planing to spent 10 days in this region on May. I arrive/depart in Bangkok. I would like to plan my trip to see as much as possible in this region. I don't wont to spent more than half a day in ...
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How to avoid letting a rental business hold my passport in Thailand?
I'm considering renting a motorcycle in Thailand, and the terms on the rental company's website state they will hold my passport for the duration of the rental. While I do not intend to leave the ...
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Ramadan in Thailand and Malaysia
Next month I'll visit Thailand and (maybe) Malaysia. From 19th july to 20th august muslim countries celebrate the ramadan. When we were in Egypt, we didn't perceive that we were in ramadan, but in ...
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How to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days?
Thailand imposes a 30-day limit on stays for U.S. citizens travelling on a tourist visa. What is the preferred way to stay up to three months? So far, I've come up with these options:
Fly to ...
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Wages in Thailand [closed]
I would like to migrate to Thailand after I graduate.
How are the wages there compared to cost of living etc?
I would like to be a software developer (are there job opportunities?) or else an English ...
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Dive shop availability and cost in Phuket and Koh Tao, Thailand
I'm planning on visiting Koh Tao to go diving, however I am after a weight harness before going diving. Rather than buy one in the UK and carry it around with me, I was planning on buying one while ...
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Trains in and out of Bangkok around Songkran
We are planning to arrive in Bangkok by train from Aranyaprathet on April 12th or 13th and leave heading for Nong Khai on the 15th or 16th night train.
I have read it is usually possible to turn up ...
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How can I transfer money to Thailand?
I'm in Thailand for 6 months. I already spent all the cash I brought over (not much) and I can refill from an ATM. I have enough money, but what is really bugging me is the horrendous fees for using ...
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Chiang Mai Treks with Barking Gecko
I am researching eco treks in Chiang Mai and came across Barking Gecko Travel. They are a trekking company that doesn't use elephants and are TAT (Tourist Authority of Thailand) certified. I can't ...
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Crossing the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border
When traveling from Bangkok to Siem Reap, the direct route is via the Aranya Pratet/Poipet border crossing. This border crossing can be a financial pain for inexperienced travellers, having witnessed ...
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Any good scuba diving on Ko Samui, Thailand?
For my upcoming trip to Thailand, are there any good scuba diving spots on Ko Samui? We'll be there in March of 2013.
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What is the cheapest way to get from Central Europe to South East Asia between Christmas and the New Year?
My final destination is Thailand.
Since rail is relatively cheap between SE Asian countries, I am not too concerned about where I initially land down there.
Most direct flights to Bangkok for ...
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Concentrated area of sight seeing opportunities in Bangkok, Thailand?
My wife and I will be flying into Bangkok and we want to get the most out of our two night stay. Where would be an ideal area of the city that we should be looking for a hotel where we are in close ...
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Chiang Mai Trek that doesn't feature Elephant Rides
I'm heading to Chiang Mai for several days at the end of January and I'm looking to do a 3 day 2 night trek, but I'm looking for one that doesn't feature elephant rides and it seems to severely limits ...
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Where to buy Thai Bahts when traveling from New Zealand to Thailand?
When traveling from New Zealand to Thailand, where can I buy Thai Bahts and get better exchange rate and lower commissions?
It's only for the first 10K THB (Thai Baht) for the first days. The rest I ...
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Is there another destination like Thailand?
Last summer I stayed 7 weeks in Thailand. It was my first time in the Southeast Asia and it was one of the best trips in my life. It was a backpacker trip with my girlfriend.
So, next summer I want ...
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Is there still cheap accommodation on Ko Phi Phi? <600B
I know Ko Phi Phi is probably the most expensive island in Thailand but despite the crowds it is still a beauty and worth visiting in my opinion.
Last time I've been to Phi Phi I didn't plan anything ...
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Price comparison between north and south of Thailand
I'm in the north of Thailand now and according to some websites there is a sensible difference in prices between the north and south of Thailand. My budget is a bit tight so I would like to know what ...
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Prepay (micro) sim card for data in Thailand
I'm going to be two weeks in Thailand and need a micro-sim for my iPhone (non jail broken). The main use will be data but obviously I will use it for calls and text too.
What are the recommended ...
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Is there any interesting place to stop between Siem Reap and Bangkok?
Travel from Siem Reap (Cambodia) to Bangkok (Thailand) could take you the whole day (by bus/train). I'm wondering if there is any sightseeing between Siem Reap and Bangkok where I can stop, sleep one ...
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Is there any ferry to south of Thailand from Vietnam or Cambodia?
I would like to go to the south of Thailand (anywhere south of Bangkok) from Cambodia or Vietnam. I have an old information (2007) about a ferry between Sihanoukville and Chanthaburi (in Spanish).
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Are there hostel-like accomodation in Krabi-Phuket area?
In general, my girlfriend and me prefer to stay in a hostel than in 5-stars hotel. For this reason, we are a bit worried about the Krabi-Phuket area due all travel blogs we have read talk about big ...
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Is there a way to transfer from Phuket to Ko Phi Phi if you miss the 2:30pm ferry?
We will be arriving in Phuket after a tour at about 5pm. Is there any way to make a transfer to a resort on the eastern side of Ko Phi Phi on the same day?
Costs will be split amongst 5 so a private ...
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Where in Thailand should I be cautious about malaria?
We have found a magnificent offer to go with our children to Thailand. It is a two week holiday starting in Bangkok going south ending at a beach resort. It all looks very promising.
A friend who is ...
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What is the cheapest way to get from Thailand to Australia with a car?
Imagine I have a car in Thailand and I want to get Australia, is there any ferry that cross from Asia to Australia? How much is it? No problem if have to drive to another country or if there is no ...
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Should I book in advance cooking course in Thailand?
I'm planning to attend a cooking course while traveling in Thailand.
From checking on Trip Advisor there are plenty of places that offer such a course. They all seem to offer the same experience for ...
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How common is it to find cappuccino in Thailand's coffee shops?
How common is it to be able to find good cappuccino in coffee shops in Thailand? Are coffee shops common in Thai cities at all?
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Is Songkran worth a Thai visa extension, or can you have a similar experience in Laos?
I am traveling to Thailand and my 30 day visa ends on April 12. This site says Songkran runs from April 13 - 15 this year.
It would cost $80 to extend the visa, and I can't move the date we enter ...
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How can I be sure the operator treats elephants humanely before booking a trek in Khao Sok national park?
The various bungalows in Khao Sok national park advertise elephant treks and there are various tours advertised out of Phuket and Krabi.
These sound interesting. But how can I tell prior to booking ...
