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Bangkok Or Pattaya Decisions Decisions
Bangkok or Pattaya Decisions, Decisions
I visit a lot of Thailand Forums and very often a newbies will ask if he should go to Bangkok or Pattaya or both. He will also want to know how long he should stay at each place if he goes to both.
As a season traveler to Thailand for over 30 years, I tend to be a bit cynical and advise most to just go straight to Pattaya. But, there are arguments to be made to stop by and visit Bangkok for a few days too.
I have toned down my advice a bit usually...
Is Post Coup Thailand A Safe Place To Visit
On September 19th, the Thai military overthrew Prime Minister Taksin Shinawatra while he was on an official visit to the United Nations. The coup was quick, bloodless and long overdue. The new government is being installed and democracy will prevail.
So, should you cancel your travel plans to Thailand? Absolutely not. Thailand is still a great place to visit and if you hadn't seen the coup on TV, you would never have known it happened.
Life goes on in the Land of Smiles with the only...
What s The Best Way To Book Your Hotel In Thailand
Lets look at the available options:
Online with your airline reservation Online form directly with the hotel Phone call or email to the hotel Your local travel agent Online form with an in-country booking agent
If you book your flight online with a company like Expedia or Travelocity, you will be given the option to add a hotel to your airfare. The prices are usually outrageous and the hotels listed are at the very high end.
Booking directly from the hotel online is a good option if...
The Best Plan Is No Plan
I can be fairly anal when making plans. In my job, I live by the calendar in Outlook. Meetings, Conferences, Training and the daily routine are all governed by my calendar. I do the same thing when going on vacation.
I know that a vacation is a time to relax and not watch the clock. But, I still like to have some sort of schedule to get the most out of my 2 ½ week holiday. Planning works well for me everywhere except for Pattaya. I havent quite figured out why I just know that all my plans...
Kill Two Birds With One Stone Medical Tourism
Medical tourism is a fairly new term used to describe an amazing amount of people globally that travel world-wide for health care. Why these people travel and for what differs, but basically there are two types of medical tourists the regular tourist that adds a visit to the doctor for some minor treatment, as part of his or her holiday, and the tourist travelling primarily for medical treatment.
Before there even was a term 'medical tourism', it was common practice among the well-to-do in...
Pizza In Pattaya
Can you really get pizza in Pattaya, Thailand? Absolutely. Is it any good? Superb! Does this sound strange to you? It shouldnt. Some of the finest chefs in the world have made their homes in Thailand and have set up shop cooking some of the finest cuisine in the world.
I love Thai food and eat my share of rice and noodles with all the other spicy goodies that go along with them, but I also like to sample food from around the world. Pattaya is the perfect place to do this.
You can go to Don...
Day Trip To Koh Larn
Was talking to a girl in a bar and the conversation came around to what other places in Thailand had I visited other than Pattaya. I rattled off a short list Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Si Thammaratt, Phuket, Koh Samui, Had Yai, Korat, and a few others. She asked me if I had ever been to Koh Larn. I told her No and she told me she had never been either.
Well that did it. I immediately invited her to go the next day. She was beside herself and, at first, did not believe me. I promised her...
Planning A Party In Pattaya
Many folks go to Pattaya, Thailand and celebrate some occasion while they are there. Whether it be an anniversary, birthday, divorce, or nothing in particular, there are plenty of party venues to schedule your special event.
I have been going to Thailand for over 30 years, have made numerous friends there both Thai and Expat and highly recommend the following venues:
1. The FLB bar owned by Martin and managed by Ricky down on Walking Street past the big tree this is a very friendly...
Top 10 Reasons To Book Your Hotel Online
1.Fast. Click, click, click and you are done. You can look at pictures of the hotel and rooms, read reviews, and safely book your hotel room.
2.Secure. As mentioned above, booking online is safe and secure. Just look for the little lock in your bottom toolbar and check that the site is https. This will guarantee your safety.
3.Compare. It is very easy to comparison shop for your hotel online. Either by taking notes or opening multiple browser windows. Find the best price for your...
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