Thailand travel tales and tips

Thailand travel tales

B Neal	04 March 2005
Stayed at Thai Garden Resort - Pattaya, Thailand.
Pattaya is not a place to visit unless you like a cheap (and slightly sleezy) environment. If you are British it would be akin to Blackpool. If you are from USA it's Atlantic City.....you get the picture! Having said that, the golf is great (subject to droughts) and the value for money is excellent but that applies to most of Thailand! Thailand as a country is beautiful and long may it remain a haven for people who know how tom relax and enjoy themselves.
R Logan	04 March 2005
Stayed at Chiang Mai Orchid - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Batik course at Chiang Mai Batik school highly recommended. Did 3 day trek with Trekker Tours...good value for money. Good guides and good food.
L Mclaughlin	23 February 2005
Stayed at D'Ma Pavilion Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
On New Petchburi road there is a new restaurant called the "Halong" which my wife thought was a Vietnamese but turned out to be an Indonesian restaurant with strong Muslim food preparation rules. In fact, it was great. The food was excellent and the decor is very nice. It's worth a try. A very happy accident for us.
T Macnabb	20 February 2005
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
I strongly recommend taking the open-air boat night cruise along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, which includes a decent Thai or Seafood dinner and traditional Thai dancing, from prices starting at 810 Baht (approx. USD21-22), depending from which tour agent you purchase the ticket from. I recommend open-air, as the cool breeze off the water makes the whole experience very comfortable indeed. The historical lit-up temples that you pass also provide for a magnificent experience. A visit to the Thai boxing (Muay Thai) at the Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium (the biggest in Bangkok)on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue near the TAT office, is also strongly recommended. Competition bouts are held on Mondays at 5.00 and 9.00 pm, Wednesdays at 6.00 pm, Thursdays at 6.00 pm, and Sundays at 5.00 pm. Don't get ripped off by touts selling tickets on the street. Only buy tickets from the authorized sellers in the ticket windows at the stadium. Tickets vary in price depending on the seating. Outer circle seats cost around 250 baht. Ringside tickets cost 500 baht on up to 1000 baht depending on the card. A boxing match includes eight fights with a maximum of five rounds each. The best way to get around Bangkok outside of peak hour in my opinion, is clearly a Tuk-Tuk. However, should you not require the adrenaline rush, nothing can beat a metered, air-conditioned taxi. Also, check out the many fashion tailors, as you can pick up 2 tailor-made suits incl. 2 pairs of pants (using the best English material) for as little as USD470. .
J Baird	20 February 2005
Stayed at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Next2 restaurant provided a multitude of choices at the breakfast lunch and dinner buffets as well as quick room service.
D Smith	19 February 2005
Stayed at Felix River Kwai, Kanchanaburi - Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
We crossed the Bridge over the River Kwai. Since our last visit, a steel walkway has been laid over the track, so this walk wasn't as scary as it was previously - but look out for the train crossing the bridge! We also visited the Museum next to the bridge, which was very intersting, and the war cemetary which is kept in pristeen condition - I was very impressed with how well it is maintained. We took a 30-minue long-tail boat up the river, which was very good; I wish we had booked for an hour. We ate twice at the floating restaurant next to the Bridge. The location is very good, but I wasn't overly impressed with the food or the service. We took our own car with us to Kanchanaburi and used this to travel around. All in all a very good trip and a great place to spend a couple of days.
C Message	19 February 2005
Stayed at Rydges Amora Tapae Chiangmai Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
We were fortunate to find the young Mr. Kung who arranged all the trips we needed (and the tailoring) at reasonable commision free prices. His services were equal to those received elsewhere during our trip and we would recommend visitors to Chiang Mai contacting him on his mobile 06-1982919 for all their taxi/tour/guide and tailoring needs.
P Bernheim	19 February 2005
Stayed at Rachamankha - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Recommended restaurants, on the river : Riverside, Good View, Brasserie. Recommended trips in the vicinity: Chiang Dao Cave (72km).
S Bridge	17 February 2005
Stayed at Royal Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok's best transport system is the river, so stay near there if you can. The Royal Hotel is an excellently located cheap option, or The Oriental is probably one of the best at the top end. Tuk-tuks are great fun, but get advice from a local as to how much you should be paying for your trip (agree this with the driver before you get in!) Metered taxis are cheap, but can be slow due to one-way systems and traffic congestion. The compulsory sites are the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and a river trip on a long-tailed boat to include a stop at the Royal Barge Museum. However, a less visited but highly recommended gem is the Vimanmek Teak Mansion - entrance fee included with Grand Palace ticket, with free (compulsory) tours and traditional dance show, but long trousers for men and covered shoulders are essential. It's in the Dusit Palace's beautiful grounds. In general, people were very friendly, but settle on your itinerary as there'll be many attempts to divert you by the scams - we were told Wat Arun was closed for repainting and Wat Pho was closed as the monks were having their lunch!
T Harmaala	17 February 2005
Stayed at Windsor Suites Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok is our favourite city! Use the Sky Train or MRT with taxis or motor cycle taxis to get aroud. The top places to visit are the Grand Palace, The Jim Thompson House and a river cruise on big ship or on a long tail boat is a must. The best place to eat gooood Thai food is Thong Krueng-restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Soi Thonglor), on the corner of Soi 13. If you prefer Western food, please try L'Opera on Sukhumvit Soi 39. Have a good trip to Bangkok!!

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