So you are planning your trip around Thailand and still undecided which island(s) to visit? Yeah, that can be really difficult. Most people instantly think of Southern Thailand when it comes to islands, but even there you have at least 10-15 very popular Kohs – leaving alone all the islands in Eastern Thailand around Pattaya, …
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If you are going to Thailand for the first time, you’ll probably ask yourself: Which places should I visit? With so many different cities, islands, beach towns and relaxed provinces in the far north and south, it can be quite overwhelming if you’ve never been here before. And unlike most families or couples who find …
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There are more and more people traveling to beautiful Koh Lipe in the deep south of Thailand every year, and since the majority of them are coming straight from the capital, we’ll take a look at the transportation between the two places today. The most practicable way to get from Bangkok to Koh Lipe is …
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Koh Lipe is the southernmost island in Thailand, and a true little paradise. Well, the word “little” may not be quite appropriate here – yes, the island itself is only about 3 km long, means you can walk all over the place and see everything in one day, but a trip to Koh Lipe is …
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Kanchanaburi is one of the most beautiful provinces in Thailand. And the great thing is that it’s only 3-4 hours from Bangkok away – either by bus or by train. You have probably already heard of the main attractions of Kanchanaburi: the Death Railway and the Erawan Waterfall. In this guide you’ll find descriptions to …
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Sure, the people in the main tourist places speak pretty good English nowadays, but it’s still a good idea to learn some of the most useful Thai words / phrases if you travel through Thailand on your own – to bargain with a market vendor or tuk tuk driver, to ask for the directions to …
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Are you planning a trip from Bangkok up to the beautiful former capital of Ayutthaya? Well, the good news is that it’s really easy as there are only 2 main types of transport to choose from, the prices are cheap, and most importantly: the trip is very short. Bangkok to Ayutthaya by Train That’s how …
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Did you know that Ayutthaya is an island? Well, I didn’t know that either – until my recent visit there and when I received one of these beautiful illustrated and free tourist maps: Yeah, I know what you think: That all looks pretty, but nearly a hundred different attractions to see here? After doing some …
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