Thailand travel tales

Our customers share their travelling experiences in Thailand. Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation. Also, you might want to read our Bangkok city guide, Chiang Mai city guide, Hua Hin city guide, Koh Samet city guide, Koh Samui city guide, Krabi city guide, Pattaya city guide, and Phuket city guide.

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N Rivera (1st call)	03 September 2005
Stayed at Asia Airport Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is an awesome place to visit. If you are into the touristy thing, go to the Grand Palace complex area...tons of stuff to see there, and tons of temples everywhere. Check out Khao San Road (but BTS Skytrain does NOT get you there) If you are into the street shopping thing, try Pratunam area, lots of good deals there... There are also tons of fancy malls around Siam Square area. Silom Rd area is a good area to hang out...good food joint there, you can also check out the evening market at Patpong for souvenirs shopping. Well, Patpong is also known for the Thai Massage parlors that "go the extra mile" for a few extra Baht. Sukhumvit is very commercial, good tailors there, around some 18-19, there are also several happy bars in the area... but it is definitely a more business atmosphere than Silom Rd. Bumrungrad Hospital is in Sukhumvit, for anyone who needs a medical check up or any dental work, and it is quite inexpensive, by say, USA standards. The food is great in Thailand, and cheap. One thing to watch, though, is for those tuk tuk drivers. It is a fun ride, but avoid the ones that take you on side trips to see tailors, jewelry shops, souvenir shops etc.... Ask before you get on...otherwise, you may be in for an unwanted tourist tour through these expensive shops.
P Hearn	16 August 2005
Stayed at Karon Beach Resort - Phuket, Thailand.
There are several nice restaurants nearby. The Indian restaurant towards Kata Beach, Dino's (which looks gimmicky but serves excellent food) and Buffalo Steak House are all good.
L Lipovich	14 August 2005
Stayed at Buddy Lodge - Bangkok, Thailand.
Please note that Khao San bars/discos close at 1.30 AM by government order (info current as of 8/05). Also, Khao San is closed to vehicular traffic at night (can be a problem if you carry lots of baggage from your taxi).
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	08 August 2005
Stayed at Siri Sathorn Executive Serviced Apartments - Bangkok, Thailand.
There are a number of decent restaurants close to the Siri Sathorn Apts., including a Jim Thompson cafe down the same block, Anna's Cafe, an upscale Italian place, etc. The spectacular outdoor rooftop bar/restaurant called Vertigo, on the 61st floor of the nearby Banyon Tree Hotel, is worth visiting for a drink (at 2 or 3 times the price anywhere else), but the food was less than stellar and very expensive by Bangkok standards. The tour to Attaya by bus from the Shangri-La Hotel and then back by boat, with a nice lunch onboard, made an enjoyable day trip. Traffic is so bad in the city (e.g., red lights that literally last for 7 or 8 minutes) that while taxis are very cheap, the skytrain often makes more sense. Tuk-tuks (and even the backs of motorcycles) are for the more adventurous, but can be hair-raising. Jim Thompson's House is very interesting, and the main Jim Thompson store makes for one-stop gift buying, if one is looking for silk scarves and ties.
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	22 July 2005
Stayed at Suriwongse Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai has lots of beautiful quiet temples. Check out lots of the temples you just stumble on, that are not in guide books. Try and go to a monk chat and learn about the life of a monk and Therevada Buddhism. Wat Doi Suthep is beautiful but the "factory" tours out east of the city are often very overpriced for what it is.
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	21 July 2005
Stayed at Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort - Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket, a great holiday, the water trip to James Bond Island is well worth it. The elephant rides a great day out. The night life with a fantastic show at the Moulon Rouge - Bangla St. all in all a great holiday.
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	20 July 2005
Stayed at Comfort Suites Airport Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
We flew Thai Air to Krabi (check ahead for discounts on air fare as they did a promo for $25 one way; we missed that). Stayed at The Viewpoint Resort in Railey; a great value and great staff. We rockclimbed and CliffsMan is very helpful. Diving with Krabi Divers, good value and Paul was great. Viengtai Hotel in Bangkok, nice and a good location (has a pool)!
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	20 July 2005
Stayed at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa - Bangkok, Thailand.
Go to The Cotton House in Oriental Place for superbly tailored clothing. While not the cheapest around, you do get what you pay for...We have a closet full of Thai silk, linen and cotton goods they have made for us over the past seven years, and love all of them. Try Harmonique off New Road for great Thai food at reasonable prices...and they ALWAYS have mango sticky rice for dessert!
T Walawender	15 July 2005
Stayed at Baiyoke Sky Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is the place really worth seeing. Plenty of interesting places for sightseeing, but be careful with taxi drivers. They could take You not to the place You want, but where they are receiving commission. "Seafood Market" at Sukumvit 24 is really perfect place for "seafood lovers"
Guest has requested to remain anonymous	14 July 2005
Stayed at Baiyoke Suite Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Pratunam Plaza was excellent value for lunch meals. Also Thai massages here was extremely cheap (without bargaining too)!