Blogs from Thailand, Asia - page 2400

Cliff Notes Let's see highlights of the Thailand, really in no particular order. *They have awesome food, tastes just like the Thai food here. You can get it spicy or not spicy depending on what you order. - We have really good Thai here, but since I have gotten back, I have decided it was much better there. *Bad beer though, I switched to Mekong (rice rum) and coke or sprite about halfway through the trip. *Eating food from the street vendors and market vendors was a fun and safe experience. *Good weather sort of. Very hot, 90-95 and very humid every day. When we were in the North it cooled down enough for a fleece at night. *Went rock climbing, diving, sea kayaking, biking, and touring. *Going over to Cambodia and seeing Angkor Wat was ... read more

On Monday we spent our extra unplanned day in Bangkok seeing some more of the sights: Jim Thompson's House - a collection of the last few remaining traditional teak houses in Bangkok, moved from the Ayutthaya region by an american who revived the Thai silk industry before mysteriously disappearing in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia in 1967. Wat Tramitir - with its 3m, 5+ tonne Golden Bhudda which spent several centuries covered in plaster to disguise its true worth from invading Burmese. In fact, it was only rediscovered in 1955 after being dropped by a crane and some of the gold revealed. We then spent the afternoon in Lumphini Park (named after the birthplace of Bhudda) and saw two big (3ft+) lizards - this time alive and swimming!... read more

Hi Guys Thought I would drag myself away from the beach to give you a quick update. Spent two great nites in a place call Pattaya. Its a mix between Soho and Southend! There was 5 of us girls and 2 lads and we all went to a ladies strip club - the Thai strippers loved us so much they had us up pole dancing with them!! From there we went onto a gay cabaret show - it was the most funniest thing I've ever seen - from Tina Turner to Tarzan shaking his bits in Kates face!! And then all 7 of us got on the back of these motorbike taxis speeding down the road back to our bungalows. We are currently in Ko Samet - its an island thats 4 miles long. Its ... read more

After just a day and a night in Phang nga, which was enough time to get in a half day long tail tour around the mangroves and a quick stop at "James Bond Island" and a stilted muslim fifhing village, we moved onto Krabi and the beautiful peaceful beaches of Ton Sai and Railey. At Krabi bus station we were saved from being ripped off by a taxi driver by a friendly sweed called Simon who took us to Ton Sai beach where he had been staying for the past week. The only problem being is that it's inexessible during very low tide as the only access is via longtail boat. Unfortunatly the boat drivers didn't tell us this, instead charged us more then dropped us about 1km from the beach, knee deep in water with ... read more

I must admit I am nervous about the tour package aspect of this trip but am glad I don't have to worry as much about getting from place to place through public transportation. Our itinerary is: March 6 DAY 1, Sun Depart USA to Thailand. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey March 7 DAY 2, Mon Arrive and transfer to your hotel: BANGKOK - Montien Riverside March 8 DAY 3, Tues Morning at leisure. This afternoon begins with a tour of some of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok; Wat Trimitr, Wat Po, and Wat Benjamaborpitr. This evening enjoy dinner with Thai music and dancers (B, D): BANGKOK March 9 DAY 4, Wed Full day at leisure or enjoy an optional tour of the Grand Palace. Stroll the sprawling courtyards ... read more

Hi Guys Have made it to Bangkok and can now recieve text messages (yippeee). Bangkok is not the horrid city that everyone makes it out to be, thus far i have had a good time. Got a nice new and CLEAN place to stay (no frills i.e. no hot water or tv but it has a pool on the roof). I made some friends last night 2 english brothers, one of their girlfriends and about 5 Thai girls (they live in other towns and are on holiday in BKK too). I am going to meet the Thai girls tonight if i can handel it. Tomorrow will have to be the day i organise the next leg of my trip..... Chiang Mai here i come. Am off to do some reading of the lonely planet and try ... read more