TAKE A RIVER TAXI UP OR DOWN...
by LES_GRAY
TAKE A RIVER TAXI UP OR DOWN THE RIVER, ITS NO PROBLEM AND ITS VERY INTERESTING AND CHEAP, IF YOU
ARE A TRAVELLOR FIND TIME TO VISIT A PRISON AND TAKE A FEW BASIC ITEMS IN FOR A PRISONER FROM YOUR HOMELAND.THE REASON SOMEONE IS LOCKED UP IS OF NO CONCERN OF YOURS BUT A HUMANITARIAN VISIT IS SELF REWARDING.AND REMEMBER IT COULD HAVE BEEN YOU WHO IS LOCKED UP. SEEING MY OLD MATE SAK A FRIEND OF 14YEARS, POSSIBLY THE MOST DEPENDABLE TUK-TUK DRIVER IN THE CITY,HE HASNT GOT MUCH BUT GIVES ME AS MUCH AS HE CAN,I COULD BE THE ONLY FARANG WHO GETS PRESENTS FROM TUK-TUK DRIVERS. I KNOW ALL THE NIGHTMARE STORIES ABOUT TUK-TUKS AND MOST ARE TRUE.IF YOU GET CHANCE TO BECOME FRIENDLY WITH A THAI THEN YOU HAVE A FRIEND FOR LIFE.
Thailand Queendom
by Sajt
This country have kingdom. When I was there the queen had birthday. The women in the background is the queen. I saw big signs everywhere with the picture of the queen. We had similar here in Hungary when we had communism.
River of Kings Part 4
by Audrey118
the music is a combination of east west style, some with Thai (xylaphone called ranat and drum puja), Indian instruments (sita) and also with electronic synthesizer.
There is also opera singing.
LOTTERY MADNESS
by ancient_traveler
In Thailand gambling is illegal but this ban is a classic example of no meaning yes. Go to many places around the country and it doesn’t take long to hear by word of mouth that a lot of card games and other games of chance are taking place.
The only sanctioned gambling in Bangkok is the state lottery. Go anywhere in Thailand and you will be confronted in markets and streets by lottery ticket salesman and women. Many of these people have a physical disability and the commissions from ticket sales are their only source of income. Quite often they will congregate at places such as the Erawan Shrine, which are considered to be lucky.
Packing List
by StevieF
Keep bags packed to a minimum as you will probably buy and pick up clothes and all sorts of souveneirs on your stay. Have a main bag for clothes etc plus a travel bag to carry around, though you won't need much. Light cotton clothing, shirts,trousers etc. Sandals and comfortable light walking shoes are a must. Shorts are not generally worn in the city (keep them for the beach).
Small umbrella or light cagool in case you are caught in a rain fall, when it rains its tropical. Check the weather forecast. Most things can be bought at the chemist. Have deoderant though, and some fresh wipes for during the day when it gets hot and sticky. Have something for insect bites to stop them itching. Make sure you have sun cream on even when it is overcast it still bcan burn. Water tablets if you suffer from water retention. Keep your camera small and light for travelling about. Most things can be had for your camera in Bangkok. For the Beach - the water is normally about 28 and warm like a bath, so pack your snorkelling gear to see plenty of amazing tropical fish, especially if you are going on to the coast and islands where they organise trips. A Hat to keep the sun off. Shorts,sarongs, light tops etc etc Calculator or money converter to work out how much of a good bargain price you are getting at the market stalls.
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Baiyoke Tower
Refreshing Drinks at the "Flow"
BTS Skytrain station Ratchadamri
Pattaya City
