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The Dubliner on Sukhumvit (near Washington Square) has some of the biggest portions of any Irish/English pub in Bangkok. The lamb shank is nearly enough for two, but perhaps the most popular meal...
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This is now a very viable alternative sea route to Samui. There are two airlines operating to Nakhon Si Thammarat from Bangkok, Thai and Nok, from where it's an hours journey to the ferry port at...
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Mae Hong Son is just that further on than Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, although its not north, its west. The small town, like many others in the area has grown to accomodate the curious tourist. Now...
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A question which few ask but I think is quite important when it comes to choosing a taxi in Bangkok is the difference between the various coloured cabs. Lined up at the traffic lights it sometimes...
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One of the most useful services the hotel bell hop or conceirge can do for a guest in Bangkok is get a taxi. for you. In Malaysia they have a beacon outside the hotel which flashes if a cab is...
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Bangkok has one of the highest taxi populations in the world, and they spend most of the day clogging up the city streets. But there are few alternatives for certain routes and late at night the...
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I have been here a while now but only discovered this service recently. It could be useful for those renting an apartment and self catering. The fish on the vendor stalls in the city always looks a...
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I am beginning to sound like an agent for Nok Air, but they are doing some very good things, Whilst airlines are cutting routes, Nok have just announced flights to places which are handy for both...
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The Gulf of Thailand, and along this coast on the western side has some very good quality resorts, mostly around Hua Hin and Cha Am. Further south, there are fewer but this is a real gem. The...
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Phimai is one of the most historical parks in Thailand, but often missed off a travel itinerary because its a bit out of the way. However any traveler heading north east towards the Isan region...
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For those who saw the most incredible ceremony for the funeral of The Kings sister, and the evening dance performance, some may be wondering what the dance was all about. This is the traditional...
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Thailand is quite frustraing when it comes to the English written media. Magazine stalls boast thousands of titles with the headlines in English and then when I come to look inside its all in Thai....
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I may be the first to address this subject, but here goes! Thailand uses both Asian 'squat' toilets and the western style, but the further away from Bangkok the more liley it will be a Thai...
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The Shin Jeong is in the Sukhumvit Plaza and I've been there three times now. A friend from China always insists we go there and its usually very busy so I am guessing its good Korean food. I am...
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Anyone wanting to learn to dive whilst on holiday in Thailand should go to one of the dedicated dive resorts and there is no more dedicated than the Black Tip Dive Centre on the gorgeous island of...
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Anyone who knows Thailand will be aware of the fact that it is a country of ambiguity . Many of the anomalies revolve around the minor laws of the country and. the only ones really held dear are...
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