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Taxi scams Bangkok
38 Reviews I have travelled too and within Thailand for twenty years now. I love the country and the people there. Like everywhere there are good and bad people. The first lesson I learnt about Taxis is only use...
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Katoeys (Ladyboys/Transvestites) Ko Samui
6 Reviews The Lady boys that entertain you can be fun to watch but whatever you do don't take the p**** as they can get nasty, also you may be hassled for a photo with them.........if you do you will have to...
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Touting Hat Yai
1 Review This is not dangerous or anything, just a warning that if you walk around Hat Yai you will get a lot of attention from the massage places in town. There are lots of them and every one has many...
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Tuk-tuks Bangkok
40 Reviews Be warned of tuk-tuk touts that seems very helpful at tourist spots offering you advise and tips. They would tell you the current tourist spot is close and advise you to go to an alternative...
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Animals & Wildlife Ko Samui
12 Reviews On the way to the area where the elephants are kept i had eaten a banana and afterwards wiped my hands off on my pants as we kids like to do. As you can see in the photo, these elephants are kept on a...
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Transliteration & Language Difficulties Hat Yai
1 Review Thai script gets translated into the roman alphabet in a number of interesting ways. I think Hat Yai is the correct name but Haad Yai also appears and I ended up calling it Hat Yat, Yai Hat, Hatty...
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Crime Bangkok
19 Reviews If you are headed for the red light area, you need to be careful of your belongings and not get involved with the wrong crowd. If you get very drunk you are leaving yourself open to be ripped off or...
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On The Beach Ko Samui
7 Reviews Hi ! I just got back from a trip to Koh Samui and was unfortunately involved in a JET SKI Scam. Me and 5 of my friends rented jet skis and paid about 850 baht for 30 mins, little did we know what...
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Don't drink the tap water Bangkok
18 Reviews 1. I am a scientist working at Metropolitan Waterworks Authority in Bangkok, with 30 years experiences in the field. If you may have any questions in related to the quality of water in Bangkok, please...
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On The Roads Ko Samui
13 Reviews Taxis on Samui don't have meters so you have to bargain but usually they will charge you a fix rate like 500 baht.They will try to tell you where your going is so far or the price of petrol is...
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Jewellery and Gem Scams. Bangkok
29 Reviews We haven't able to booked online for a hotel to stay so when we arrived in Suvarnabhumi Airport, while looking for the public transport in Sukhumvit, there's this old, fat man that approached my...
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Con Artists & Scams Ko Samui
4 Reviews Be careful when taking songthaew taxi`s after dark,it is a fact that fares rise the later and further distance you travel(this is an acceptable practice worldwide).My experience involved a ride that...
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Dress codes Bangkok
8 Reviews Although Thais are very tolerant especially to foreign tourists, it is best to show respect in dress code when visiting temples. This dress code is strictly enforced at the Grand Palace. But do not...
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Sunburn Ko Samui
3 Reviews You should be prepared for the sun because the sun is really shining. You can easily get burned if you don't wear sunscreen. The sunscreen is your vital thing when you are visiting Koh Samui. And...
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Airport Departure Tax Bangkok
9 Reviews I LEFT BANGKOK JULY 2007 AND WAS TOLD BY MY TOUR REP THAT DEPARTURE TAX HAD INCREASED TO 750 BAHT. I HAVE BEEN TO THAILAND SEVERAL TIMES AND DID NOT SEE ANY KIOSKS AT THE NEW AIRPORT TO PAY THE TAX....
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Falling coconuts Ko Samui
2 Reviews The sign says it all. Also, if you are bothered by geckos that are the size of beagles, this might not be the place for you. I didn't mind sharing my room with a few since they're harmless and keep...
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Drugs Bangkok
8 Reviews Drugs in thailand some times we have the feeling especially in small islands is that there's no cops around, of course, there will be those who will strengthen that feeling, whether local or even a...
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Con Artists Bangkok
27 Reviews My family and I are visiting Bangkok for the past 3 days and are informed that almost all the tourist attractions are supposed to be closed and most of the taxis are trying to decive the...
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Traffic Jams Bangkok
15 Reviews There's no chance to program a local trip by car without two or three hours of tolerance. The traffic is always jammed, and the pollution high. We took a taxi for a five kilometers ride to a...
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Pollution Bangkok
13 Reviews Avoid Bangkok until the authorities sort out the air quality controls for the city. I'm currently holed up in the Baiyoke Sky Hotel on the 43 rd floor looking out at the city, I can see a THICK bank...
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Heat and humidity Bangkok
7 Reviews Be prepared to change your t shirt a few times a day if you are venturing out in the stifleing heat and humity of BKK. It was certianly a lot worst when we were there in late September, as opposed to...
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Rain / Flooding Bangkok
7 Reviews There was some confusion about Thailand's main airport closing, which it has not, only the old, smaller, "second" airport, Don Muang. Please note: BANGKOK’S SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT OPEN AND OPERATING...
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Gender confusion Bangkok
6 Reviews There are transvestites all over Thailand, especially in Bangkok. Lots of them are high on drugs, so please watch your wallets & "private areas." The guy that i was travelling with got violated from...
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Stray dogs Bangkok
6 Reviews BANGKOK Like other countries in Asia always beware of stray dogs. The stray dog populations in this city are vast and it is best to keep well away from them at all times..The vast amount of stray...
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Begging Bangkok
6 Reviews Its entirely up to you if you want to give your money to these people. Who knows the real reason or their circumstances of why they are there. I did give a small amount of shrap that I didnt want to...
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Before leaving to Thailand I considered the option of renting a car, to travel around. The first sight of the local traffic immediately forced me to give up. Driving on the left it's tricky for us, even in a disciplined western country, but here, the permanent jamming of the main avenues and the confusion out of them, advice one single solution - no matter what your plans were, get a local driver.
Common sense Acommon Travel rules as to where ever you go:#1. Don't go where you shouldn't go.#2. Follow the rule of law in the country that you reside.#3. Adhere to the rule of law from your home country.#4. Respect and "pre-" read up on the culture(s).#5. Gain some familiarity with the country's national language prior to your trip.#6. Practice the local language with the locals.#7. If concerned with lodging then don't do what isn't familiar to you.#8. Eat what has been cooked.#9. Drink bottled water that has a seal. Open it yourself.#10. Know your coordinates (esp. North & South). Memorize the major cross-roads prior to taking your trip. #11. Have a copy or two of your Passport in a safe place (either on you personally or in an emergency place).#12. Go electronic (with back up paperwork) when you can.#13. Be reluctant to share your full plans with strangers. #14. Be flexible.#15. How...
most of you are miguided into thinking that you cant use the water in thailand to brush your teath well you can i have been going to thailand for years and drinking the watter isnt advisable you can surly brush your teeth with it, also you can use the tap water to make your coffee also as long as u use that pot supplied in every hotel room there to make hot water
Any form of gambling is illegal in Thailand.....apart from the unimpressive lotteryIt is one of those curious things, given Thailand's relaxed approach to many vices that both police and the law come down very hard on gamblers - if and when they can be bothered.There were several campaigns during the world cup to eliminate gambling on the football. These tend to be spasmodic and sporadic though.I personally wouldn't want to run the risk of being busted - however unlikely.BTW - Most internet gambling sites are blocked by the Thai govt - along with about 40 to 150 thousand other sites!!!
Generally speaking you are required to have an international driving license (one with a motorbike allowance for bigger than mopeds). However, they really dont check except maybe the police if you run a traffic light or are not wearing your helmet, in which case no license is just another 100 baht or so fine. The big problem is if you get in an accident. Without a proper license you will not be insured even if you get insurance, which usually isnt available for motorbikes. wear a helmet and jeans and try to drive suuuuuuper safely. its the leading cause of death of foreigners here in Thailand.Its also a good idea to have your own padlock to put on the wheel to keep ANYONE from pushing your bike away (even those with the key for the lock they gave you) and try not to give them your passport, but a copy of your passport as collateral so you have some bargaining power in the event there is...
The rainy season in Thailand starts around the middle of April and ends around the beginning of November.Most of the time it rains in the late afternoon you will see the dark clouds roll in for about an hour before hand. It will rain hard for about 30 to 45 minutes then stop and you may have some flooding, but the sun will come out and it will be hot and humid again.It may be overcast and rainy for days if there is a storm in the area and many areas getting flooding rain especially down near Phuket. No one can give you a good answer, so it's pot luck maybe your have great weather and maybe your be rained on. That;s why it's called the low season here, you want a better chance of no rain come in Dec to Jan.
the best thing to remember when you come to Thailand are that lying, deception and cheating are important parts of Thai culture. The phoney smiles and "friendly" demeanor are only present when Thais think they will get some money from you. Truth is, Thais do not like farangs for any other reason than money. I have lived here for 2 years now and I can say without question they are the most dishonest, ignorant, racist, xenophobic, anti-intellectual dirtbags I have ever met anywhere I have traveled. The so called "wealthy educated elite" in Thailand are just as untrustworthy and dishonest as people on the streets. Even more hilarious is the fact they love to claim that Thai people are "jai dee" (good hearted) which is about the furthest thing from the truth imaginable. Be on guard for EVERYONE you meet in this place.
this agency is situated at Koh Phangan IslandPlease avoid BACKPACKERS THAILAND Travel agency in Haad Rin (full moon party), Thailand, they charge at least double the price (for tickets, hotels, diving...) and most hotels and guesthouses we've talked to in order to change undesirable reservations have blacklisted them and no longer book through their agency. Just a heads up.keep away from Backpakers.Daniel
this is not exactly danger/warning tip, but it is important to have this in my if you are flying to Bangkok and then catch a plane by a budget airline to continue to your other international destination. (in my case it was a flight by Air Asia to Ha Noi). Air Asia (as well as other budget airlines) doesn't have a check-in counter inside the transfer zone of the Suvarnabhumi Airport. to check-in on an air asia flight one HAVE to go through the passport and customs control, then go through a new check in. there is no other way.this totally not an issue is one doesn’t need a visa to enter Thailand. so you get your stamp, and go for a check-in. well, yes, you will waste 30 to 60 additional minutes, which is important if one has a narrow window between flights.In my situation, I had to pay $30 for a visa just to enter the airport and check again for Air Asia flight to Hanoi. when I asked for...
Ah, the everlasting Malaria debate. To let you know, you'll never stop reading conflicting information about this. You're going to have to read everything and make the decision yourself.Basically, you have three pills to choose from (all are prophylactics, not vaccines). Doxycycline is easily the most popular, probably because it's the cheapest. Most people I traveled with throughout Africa and southeast Asia used Doxy and a lot of them got sick off of it. Some of them stopped taking them, and some of them continued to deal with their stomach concerns but it severely limited what they could eat. Doxy is also known to increase your sensitivity to the sun, which is the sole reason I never considered it.Next you have Larium, probably the second most common choice. I took this and had no problems whatsoever. But most of the horror stories regarding side effects can be attributed to Larium....
The Oriental, Bangkok Bangkok
25 Reviews and 922 Opinions its an experience one must have...stay there at any cost. its totally worth it in every way u can...
Mom Tri's Villa Royale Phuket Phuket
4 Reviews and 312 Opinions Ocean Wing Suites (Villa Terracotta) Mom Tri’s Villa Royale now have a beautiful new area which is...
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
2 Reviews and 320 Opinions Everything you would expect from a Mandarin Oriental plus the really spectacular design. Two...
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Q: I am from Canada and going to Thailand, what kind of plug adapter do I need to charge my camera?
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