#16 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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peetagg says:
I"m not generally a fussy flyer. As long as I have a ticket I'm a happy girl. Of course I try not to get the dreaded middle seat for long flights and all. I normally go with whatever airline is cheapest or can give me miles. During my trip to Bangkok I was a little limited in my options. I wanted as…
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#17 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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Amanda says:
All around Bangkok, whether you are catching a taxi, a tuk tuk, or walking to The Grand Palace, drivers or people on the street will tell you that the place you want to head to is closed, but they are happy to take you somewhere else.
DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!!!
It's a very common scam in this city.&…
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#18 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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rideouts says:
Catching a taxi cab is one of the most important things to know about on arrival in Bangkok. The taxi's are very inexpensive, and quite safe way of getting around, but there are some particulars to Bangkok, that the visiting traveler should be aware of.There are two types of Taxi available i…
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#19 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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rintjez says:
This is an alternative mode of transportation from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to downtown.
Airport Express provides air-conditioned bus service.The bus cost only 150 baht while taxi can be 300 - 450 baht.
Once you are out from immigration and custom area, make your way down to gate # 8 at Arrival…
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#20 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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jaaf says:
While we were traveling in a taxi we were frequently checking the meter we knew that the meter starts from 35 baht.
When the journey get to an end the Meter was displaying 51 baht and suddenly the driver press the accelerator and it went to 53 baht and within a second he reset the meter and said …
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#21 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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ffransiska says:
I and 2 friends took sleeper train from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Nong Khai is a closest town from Laos border.
Departure:
Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok. every 20:00 pm every night.
Arrival in Nong Khai:
~7 am the next day. Exit from custom in Thailand side. Took the train Nongkhai - Tha…
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#22 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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iolakana says:
Shopping, eh? The real question in Thailand is "Shopping for what?" Best buy ever: the Nancy Chandler map of Bangkok- it is loaded with amazingly accurate info.
cheapest things:-comfy, casual clothes (Khao San Rd., MBK shopping center, the shops in Siam Square behind the Lido Theatre- a…
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#23 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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MKPolishPrincess says:
Hello,
It all depends on what you want really. I would recommend visitng the Chatuchack weekend market (open on Friday (only some vendors opened though) and Saturday and Sunday all vendors are opened). The earlier you go the better. It is an outdoor market so dress accordingly for…
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#24 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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Purdy says:
At the end of May/ beginning of June 2004 we headed off to Thailand for a 2 centre holiday. It was a special treat – my 30th birthday to be precise! Ive always wanted to travel to Asia – the mysticism, and oriental delights have always intrigued me. I settled on Thailand – why – l love the f…
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#25 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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lisalush says:
Chatuchat Markets is awesome... everything you could ever want need or comprehend in one place.
Just remember when buying clothing that you will need to go for a very large size. Its fun to try them on the thai girls have a giggle at the farangi size you need. I'm a size 10 usually but …
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#26 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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cygnus16 says:
You might consider a romantic dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
Cygnus 16
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#27 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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cax says:
GM Holidays is a very good allie to have in Bangkok. if you dont want to organize your tours ansd activities yourself. They offer really good service and their price level is quite affordable.
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#28 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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lukeinbkk says:
On the look out for cheap fake items in Bangkok? Look no further, MBK and Jatuchak weekend market is the place for you to go. They offer a variety of things from clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes, socks etc. Anything that you could possibly want in fake, its all there. The best thing about it is…
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#29 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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rideouts says:
An informal poll of my female friends has suggested that Naria Phad shopping center is the best place to go for Thai Souvenir arts and crafts, leather goods, and the latest fashions in knock off purses. Outside of the Chatuchak weekend market, this indoor bazaar is possibly the cheapest bar…
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#30 of 64 general tips & advice in Bangkok
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j-boltski says:
I really love the Siroco bar on the roof of the State building. The view was amazing and although the drinks were very pricey (almost equal to San Francisco) it was worth checking out. The rooftop bar at the Banyan Tree hotel was also lovely.
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