Thailand travel tales and tips

Thailand travel tales

C Hughes	10 February 2005
Stayed at Royal Princess Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
If you have time, go to the Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang, which is about an hour's bus ride from Chiang Mai. We stayed there for 2 nights on their homestay programme, where you get up at 6.30am in the morning to fetch the elephants from the jungle, take lessons in how to be a mahout, ride the elephants into the river (and have a bath with them!) and ride them back to the jungle in the afternoon. In the evening, you help to cook the dinner and just enjoy being in such peaceful place (well - peaceful except for the cockerels and dogs barking.) I would really recommend this experience - it was wonderful.
C Mclennan	08 February 2005
Stayed at Pathumwan Princess - Bangkok, Thailand.
We did a one day tour with a company called Smiling Bangkok visiting the major temples, Royal Palace and canals. A long but extremely good day not recommended for visitors with younger children who might find it easier to spread the major sights over several days.
S Kromka	08 February 2005
Stayed at Davis Bangkok, The - Bangkok, Thailand.
We greatly enjoyed Sukothai, an "authentic" Thai restaurant in the "Camp Davis" shopping center next to The Davis Bangkok. Specializing in soft shell crabs and large river prawns, everything we ordered was delicious. The prices were higher than many of the other Thais restaurants we tried, but definitely worth it. We also arranged for a Klong (Canal) tour through the Davis Hotel concierge. The boat ride was fun, but even though we told the tour guide we were DONE with shopping, as we were on the last day of a 2 week trip, she still insisted on taking us to a huge Gem and Jewelry center afterwards- and did not tell us she had this on the agenda. My traveling companion and I are both involved with the jewelry industry in the US and had absolutely NO INTEREST in doing this. Although the gem stones were of decent quality and were probably of interest to many people, they held absolutely no interest to us. The jewelry designs were fairly commercial, even though some were quite opulent. Fortunately, the sales staff was very professional and not insistant.
A Busson	07 February 2005
Stayed at Rydges Amora Tapae Chiangmai Hotel - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
We went on a 4 day trek organised by Eagle House (located near to the Rydges Amora Hotel). Very well run trek and good value for money. Also, if you are in need of a great hamburger go to Mike's Burgers which is also near the Rydges Amora. Best burger I have ever tasted!
K Terauchi-d'rozario	07 February 2005
Stayed at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand.
Nearby spa was very good and reasonable. At Sukhumvit Soi 7/1, Tarnitip Beauty and Healthy. At night it looks a bit frightening with all the neon signs, but the therapists are well trained and very good indeed.
Y Poh leong christopher	02 February 2005
Stayed at Novotel Central Sukhontha Hotel - Hat Yai, Thailand.
Day time, shop at Odean. Good and cheap. Food at food court in Odean, though not much variety, should try the Pork Leg Rice. My goodness, absolutely delicious. The night time, try the roti prata, tea tarik stall (the one next to Lee Garden Side of the road, at the corner next to the side road. The beef curry is wonderfully made. Massage at King's Hotel is good. Try the "ACHAN" or teacher. You will hear your own bones cracking and you will feel good after that. Trust me!! HEE!
Y Poh leong christopher	31 January 2005
Stayed at Regency Hotel, Hatyai - Hat Yai, Thailand.
Try the food at night at the roadside, beside Lee Garden Hotel and Central Shopping Centre. Wonderful food, though be careful and avoid eating raw or uncook food.
S Ghosh	29 January 2005
Stayed at Eastin Hotel, The - Bangkok, Thailand.
We learnt how to use the Skytrain and would recommend it at most times of day even for part of a journey to avoid the terrible traffic. Walk down the Eastin's street towards Chidlom station in order to enjoy the street stalls and street-life. Tuk-tuks are always more pricey than cabs, less safe but occasionally faster; most journeys to central areas should not cost more than 50-100 baht. Bargain or cab it. Great photo shop a few doors down from hotel for quick and cheap(ish) development. One of the owners at 'EAstin tailors' (no relation) turned aggressive when we asked to pay our balace once he had actually finished the clothes to our satisfaction. Not recommended. Women should make a point of asking for female staff to take measurements - Ambassador Fashions not recommended. The most stylish restaurants and clubs are clustered around Sukhumvit and in general the location of this hotel is not too distant from most interesting places but traffic can make it so. Highly recommended: The Face bar and restaurant Soi 38; Bed Supperclub; both in Sukhumvit. Elysium spa soi 23 opposite Taipan hotel offers swish 'boutique' (most over-used word in Thailand leisure) surroundings and treatments at reasonable prices. great service. Vertigo at Banyan Tree (very expensive and delicious food - you must go at least for a drink and the most astonishing ambience and views of any bar we've yet visited in the world). Nearest shopping mecca World Trade Centre Central Plaza and for designer stuff, Gaysorn (these two plazas are connected and a 20 min walk from hotel).
R Wilder (2nd call)	28 January 2005
Stayed at Rachamankha - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
We enjoyed Chiang Mai. Smaller and easier to get around than Bangkok. Also, cooler and less humid. The Elephant Conservation Center in nearby Lampang is a wonderful facility for seeing elephants and doing an elephant ride. They really care for the elephants, and it was a most enjoyable way to spend a morning or a day. We thought the Grand Lanna in Chiang Mai was the best restaurant in Thailand -- stunning atmosphere and delicious food.
C George	27 January 2005
Stayed at Buddy Lodge - Bangkok, Thailand.
We took the Multi-Transport tour from the Smiling Albino tour group. It was great since it gave us a really good idea of where things were in Bangkok and gave us a much better experience visiting the Royal Palace and the Emerald Buddha that if we had done it on our own.

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