shellseeker
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Reged: 07/01/2008
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Trying to look for a holiday and wondered about thailand - any recommendations please. Thanks
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dogtanion
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Reged: 16/06/2009
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I travelled around the country independantly. It's so much cheaper than a package holiday. The staff at the Thai Tourist Info bureau are so helpful that it is worth visiting them for advice. Thoroughly recommend a visit to Chang Mai - lots of jungle treking and adventures there. Bangkok is fab and I felt very safe in the city when alone. Visit the 'Long Buddah' his eyes appear to follow you around! The chinese market is fab - you could spend months in it and you can have made anything you want! The Jim Thompson house in Bangkok was very peaceful and is worth a visit too as well as the night bazaar at Lumpini Park. I also took the overnight train from Bangkok south the the Malasyan border. Avoid Pattaya (unless you are a sad male!!!!). The only reason for going is to visit the tiger zoo, where you can bottle feed baby tigers. The Burma railway can be very touristy but the museum is very poignant - the writings of the prisoners and how they survived is a must as they are often forgotten. If you travel independantly avoid the touts at the airport as they are overpriced. Go straight out to the taxi rank - the queue may be long but is very quick. Get a Rough Guide or lonely Planet to help you make your choices and enjoy yourself.
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Scarlets
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Reged: 01/04/2007
Posts: 1920
Loc: Just across the pond
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We have just planned our 6th trip to Thailand in October.
It is my most favourite place in the world.
We have been to Pattaya which was really quite nice if you avoided the 'men' doing their bit to encourage the women.
Phuket is my favourite. The hotels are really super. When they say 5* they mean just that.
The first time we went we did Hong Kong for three days, Bangkok for three days, then Phuket.
I personally wouldn't go back a sixth time to Bangkok although if you have never seen it, it is a must. Go for a cocktail dinner on the river and you must never miss the Floating Market trip. It takes all day and you dont want it to finish.
Have something made for yourself or family. I looked through all sorts of magazines before going and chose some really wonderful clothes from Chanel, Vivienne Westwood etc. Bought material in Phuket and they made them up as per photograph.
Every time I have been I have had a pair of black silk trousers made. They were always perfect.
Last time I had a mohair, silk and wool winter coat made. Wonderful.
Koh Samui is quite nice but I still preferred Phuket.
You will love the Thai people. They are the nicest.
Have a good trip.
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