Sabtu, 02 April 2011

Planning a trip to Thailand

Bangkok to Bali Overland, part in the bowels of Bangkok


The mission was to travel by land over much of Asia, from bangkok to Bali, on the ground, the way I wanted to do diving and has brought all of my equipment. The weather was not a factor, but I wanted to do it as cheaply as possible.
The drive from my hotel in bangkok began on Suhkumvitt. I wanted to cheat and take a taxi, but when I asked how long it would take, he said, depended on how bad was the traffic jam! It is not aencouraging to hear that, so I took the sky train for 15 baht to the new subway system and then for 26 baht, I took that by the end of the line at Hua Lampong station that bangkok is the most important.
The sky train was quiet, but always in the subway system was frankly a pain in the ass, was the first thing I came across a security guard, and he wanted my luggage, fair enough, but please check point for the bag to look for you! It seemed as if he wanted meAll three of the empty bag on the table, I can not wait to share with anyone that I like him had, saw a small bag which I pointed and said, go ahead.
Then, after I have everything back on my back and went in the right direction, I shared made the cones and caught my suitcase, as I wanted to take the escalator down to me all the convoluted reasons, I guard with some of the most popular combinations of words I have developed under the guidance of a salty seaThe captain in the bowels of bangkok. I went into the machine, the cards have no problem, I'm through the turnstile, which is very close to walking.
Now, on the sky train security guards open the door, scan your ticket and no drama, but the underground people try to find out at some point that I as an employee must pass through the doors making lost. They will not let you hand your stuff in the first, again, because it is completely up to me, so I was able after only twotrying to get through with my 3 bags.
Now I have to share, two days before I want to buy a new stock exchange in Cambodia and, of course, the thing fall apart, and I'm pulling roll instead of what is suppose to do. For me, reason number 587 to leave – Cambodia Products less (sic).
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Planning a trip to Thailand – how do you divide your time between North, South and Bangkok


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As a manager of a tour operator in Thailand, many travelers ask me how to divide their time between northern Thailand, the south and bangkok
For beach lovers who want to spend a lazy type of vacation, which are the water sports and love of water and islands of southern Thailand the place to go, and you can spend your entire holiday / vacation there. Or if you want the North a place for those who spend the most authentic cultural and Thailandand who love the mountains and rocks. The north is much less commercial and tourist area of bangkok and the south, and so is suitable for those who, at the location, such as off-the-fly. It, s also a great place to ride for soft adventure activities like trekking, elephants, rafting, mountain biking, etc.
If you have less than 10 days focus on the region – the North, South or Central Thailand, the place to experience the rangeto lose time travel between different places
With at least 10 days or more, you can explore the north and south (though in that short time, it still feels a bit 'a whirlwind trip to watch two weeks or longer if possible) to divide his time equally between the spend two or more times depending on what you have a preference for (beaches or mountains), then book a day or two inBangkok, whether incoming or outgoing. Here is paid back by – Searchthe goal is the first to find out later how much time is needed for this, then share your time accordingly.
Those who a few days in Thailand are the best to stay only Bangkok, day trips to Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi
The problem with travel information on Internet and guide books is that while they very well told with you the sights and attractions not say how long it takes to cover distances or areas and what they do to be
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Bangkok Guide Red Light District – Where to go and stay


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bangkok, Thailand in Love Red Light District in Southeast Asia. Millions of visitors from around the world inbangkok have experienced the places people, and sounds that permeate the whole. It 'an indescribable feeling and you will only know what I'm talking about as fast as his feet hit the pavement outside the airport.
It 'obvious that most visitors to Bangkok have come to be male. But because the Thai people, laid backFeel they have no problems with gay or lesbian tourists now enjoy the red light district of Bangkok in droves.
The city of Bangkok has three relatively close red light districts. These companies sprang up and quickly became popular in the early 1970s towards the end of the Vietnam War.
The red light district is on the first and oldest Sois (or "street" to us foreigners) found from Patpong 1 and Patpong 2Patpong Soi 1, the most popular, because that's where you find the night market. Personally, if you find something you have to negotiate hard. Otherwise I would save my money and shop in Chatuchak Weekend Market. Patpong Night Market selling stuff are so expensive. Round at the night market are notorious go-go bars and sex shows Patpong ping pong table that make them so famous. The best hotels to stay in this area, the Montien Hotel, Silom Serene, Bally's Suite Silom and SiamHeritage Suites. None of these hotels are guest friendly, however.
The next two runs red light zones are found from Sukhumvit Road. The names are Nana and Soi Cowboy. Sukhumvit Road and Nana cuts after 7:00 to find hordes of freelance sex workers meeting outside the Nana Hotel car park at the entrance to Nana Entertainment Plaza. NEP is a 3-storey building with the joys of sex and alcohol filled. Definitely a must visit.
Soi Cowboy is the little red lightDistrict is beautiful with facilities such as Long Bar and Rawhide. These two go-go bars are already some time ago, and still going strong.
Now most tourists who go to Bangkok you can get a plane back to their roommate. If you have that, then you should book a hotel, the "Guest Friendly Hotel". You may have heard other terms such as hotels girl-friendly and non joiner fee. Because if you do not live in a kind of no hotel, it ispay a minimum fee of 500THB carpenter hotel management.
Most of the guests are friendly hotel in Sukhumvit, nestled between the red light district of Nana and Soi Cowboy. Currently, there are none in the area of ​​Patpong. However, taxis are cheap, it is also your back under a guest-friendly hotel in Sukhumvit definitely cheaper than paying the fee 500THB carpenter.
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Bangkok, Capital of Thailand


s history 'bangkok dates back to 1782 when he was with the first Chakri Dynasty monarch. It 's the heart and soul of Thailand. The city is the spiritual, economic, cultural and educational. Spanning an area of ​​1500 square kilometers and is home to more than 10 million people
bangkok City has become an exciting and magical -. bangkok is a city that offers the best of both worldsurban life on one hand and the world of cultural ambience on the other hand. It is the perfect combination of the archaic and the modernized world. The cosmopolitan or the urban life is experienced if one walks down the streets of the Bangkok city. At night time, the city comes alive with dazzling lights, sizzling food, range of spicy restaurants, dancing festivals, and bustling market places at every nook and corner.
The cultural and the spiritual air is sensed when one enters the numerous Buddhist temples in the city. The burnished image of the Buddha, the saffron-clad monks, and the resounding silence of the temples immediately bring a sense of peace to mind and a feeling of timelessness.
Sailing through the Venice of the East canals and Chao Phraya River, the River of Kings, one can catch a glimpse of the old Bangkok and savor its traditional way of life as well. Since this city was never colonized, its culture and heritage is still untouched and pure. Therein lies the unstated beauty of Bangkok.
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Fun and cheap shopping in Bangkok – Chatuchak Weekend Market


At the mention of the markets of bangkok, Chatuchak Weekend Market at the top forever. It 's the famous market in bangkok cheaper, with an endless variety of products on a large scale. germinate in recent years, other markets in the city shortly after and tried to challenge the authority of Chatuchak. Chatuchak but still set as the mother of all markets.
For 35 acres Chatuchak offers more than 15,000 articles. ThisWeek-end market is like the name says it explicitly, which is open only on weekends, and is probably one of the largest markets in the world as well. Exploring this huge market is not an easy task, even with a good map in hand. However, if you do this, you can find pretty much everything here, in this market. Numbered streets and alleys are useful if you happen to lose your way.
The market is divided into sections representing each a different color thanZone. There is a section for clothing, a department of arts and crafts and other items are objects such as jewelry, antiques, pottery, pets, vintage magazines, stamps and coins, collectibles, household items, art , plans, terms of wholesale and eat. Some shops are not always indicated on the products in these sections are in no way responsible, for which most of the time is reduced to, our ability to explore. It 'absolutely impossible for anything to offer to the market to see so just try to explore everyAreas and you should see the majority of products sold on the market. In some stores you can also see surprises like an old Levi's jacket, not seen, not in stores for years.
For the best time to be there, you should visit the market in advance, as the place can get really crowded as the day goes on. In addition, the temperature can rise quickly in the afternoon sun hangs in the sky, and probably get all wet and sticky and uncomfortable in the heat and high humidityConditions.
Bargaining is a must in this market, and is the perfect place as your negotiating skills to the test. Thais, even though collective bargaining, is called to do with a smile. Armed with a friendly attitude and fun and a great smile, are your best weapon to ensure the best deal possible.
Since only a few stalls and shops accept credit cards, you should bring enough money. But be aware and on guard against pickpockets, such as theftcommon in this place, and it is up to us to protect our property and the proper objects of value. It only takes a moment something of value such as losing our wallets.
There are many new features on the market, an interesting feature of this market is that many up-and-coming artists and Thai businessman, actually began his career in a booth at this market. So in their footsteps, there are many young talents in the hope of success before with their innovative art to emulate.Food and drinks are in abundance throughout the market, with unusual and quirky Thai snacks like fried insects, scorpions, frogs, usually very spicy. Try it if you dare, and you may just fall in love with them.
Chatuchak 0800-1800 is now open on weekends and Fridays (wholesale day).
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One Night in Bangkok – Murray Head (HQ Audio)


Middle 80′s Classic Murray Head Great Song Vid
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St. Francis Xavier Church Bangkok – Honoring the Apostle in India


St. Francis Xavier Church Old Catholic Church in Soi 
Mitrakam bangkok, dedicated to the life of the Jesuits, he spent his 
Spreading the Gospel in Asia, although he never set foot in 
Thailand.
Soi Mitrakam, Samsen is an area known to the Vietnamese 
The immigrants were persecuted for their faith in Vietnam. Two 
The war with Vietnam during the reign of King Rama III gave more 
Vietnamese in the area.
With the growing Catholic population, it was necessaryfor 
another church next to Immaculate Conception Church in 
Soi Mitrakham. In 1834 King Rama III gave the land and 
Funds for other Catholic church in the region.
The church was to St. Francis Xavier, after the Spanish 
born, the French Jesuit educated, arrived in the Far East to be 
Propagation of the Gospel. He traveled in India, Malacca, 
Moluccas or Spice Islands (Moluccas island group currently 
in Indonesia) and Japan.
During the experiment, in forceChina, died in his first Sanchian Iceland 
Costa made on December 3, 1522 one day after the party 
St. Francis Xavier.
The original church of San Francesco Saverio, a bamboo frame 
A storm broke out in 1837 and was replaced by new church 
this time in wood.
Earlier in 1824, ascended the throne as King Rama III, his 
younger brother Prince Mongkut was ordained and monaco 
so there was for the entire 27 years of the Third Reich. As
Monaco, Prince Mongkut Pallegoix Bishop, a colleague 
French missionary who was held at the Immaculate Conception 
Mitrakham Church in Soi.
The Monsignor has taught the principles taught Latin, which in turn 
Monsignor Pali, the language of Buddhist scriptures. This 
Association was to have far-reaching consequences for the 
Catholic Church in bangkok.
In 1851, when he ascended the throne as King Mongkut 
Rama IV, donated land for BishopPallegoix the construction of a new 
St. Francis Xavier Church.
A donation was made in 1853, with the means to increase 
permanent church with European architecture. This new St 
Franz Xaver Church lasted 10 years.
Before he died, he saw St. Francis Xavier, if not 
Enter China directly, he would of Siam (Thailand) and enter 
China to Siam.
Although it has never been in Thailand, the St. Francis Xavier 
Church in Bangkoklies in its memory, a fitting honor 
The Apostle of the Indies.
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Khaosan Map



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Khaosan Road
Formerly a quiet native space with simply a number of budget guest homes, the Banglamphu space and famous Khao San Road became an obligatory stop on the twenty-something travel path, with low cost guest homes, street cafes, music retailers, boutiques and bars. Over the previous few years the world has become a tourist attraction in its own right given impetus by the novel “The Beach” that options Khao San Road. It’s untypical of Bangkok and nonetheless the rear streets nearby retain a number of their quaint Thai charm. Accommodation used to be terribly basic however several guest homes are currently upgrading with air-conditioning, pools and higher quality rooms catering to a wider family market, at terribly cheap rates. an intensive market, sensible low cost restaurants and also the international mixture of travellers and locals from totally different backgrounds build it a noteworthy place to go to or keep.

Bangkok Map


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Bangkok
Bangkok maps is your guide to widespread districts among the capital of Thailand’s metropolitan space. Featured here are eight of the city’s vital business and business districts with illustrations of widespread landmarks and hotels. every illustration shows major thoroughfares and secondary roads that lead into and out of specific areas. you’ll be able to click on the hotel names to look at a lot of data regarding their space and facilities. you furthermore may will build on-line booking. fancy and find out the capital of Thailand!


Bangkok Nightlife – Washington Square, Alternative


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People know bangkok for a visit or inquire about some of the most famous of bangkok – - Nightlife and infamous. The best known is Patpong, which dates back to 1960 and popular with soldiers on leave from the Vietnam War. Aka Nana Plaza is located directly on Sukhumvit Road Soi 4 ​​(Soi Nana) and Soi Cowboy.
In fact, there are several other areas, the conversation has become better known over the years, as Ratchadapisek Road,Rama IX Road, RCA (Royal City Avenue), and Soi Thonglor Soi Ekhamai.
But there is a place not on the cards for more sources of information: Washington Square (and around).
Washington Square fronts on the south side of Sukhumvit Soi 22 Sukhumvit Road Soi 24 and Sukhumvit between, closer to first than the latter.
Washington Square is actually a case with three cheek-by-jaw, elongated buildings occupy much of the center, go to a drive on all four sides, thesurrounded by a series of buildings go. The place can be entered directly from Sukhumvit Road on a short-time access to internal disk or from Sukhumvit Soi 22 in front of the Regency Park Hotel about a hundred meters from Sukhumvit Road.
The square is a rather curious. There are various bars, including two for serving food, and some who only serve beverages and other restaurant bars that are longer than in nature. There are Japanese bar food. Surrounded byin the northwest corner of the square there is also a gay bar, but most patrons of the place, may well be on another planet. There are also some massage parlors. There are several companies that are here, including a printer and a travel agency. The average of the three buildings side-by-side are used to house a cinema, but now has a large pool bar oriented ground floor with a performance of "ladyboy" cabaret in the auditorium upstairs.
The largest group ofRegular guests of the course – and it is a regular table '"type of place – he is American, although many other nationalities are represented, including Canadians, Britons, Australians and New Zealanders, but represented by a number of other by at least one or two people. Most are regulars in the field (a group called "Squaronians"), a group of slightly older, almost exclusively male.
The Western bar-only seats and two bars that serve meals are not served forfaint of heart, as they can be very slippery. Not always, but sometimes. The same applies to all drinks only those places. If you are calm, they are places of relaxation, if you listen to their music or television sit – all places have both – or to talk to other customers or employees. Of course, if you like crowds, you may find that too. Drink prices are very competitive, especially for bars and pubs in comparisonknown positions. In total there are about dozzen places catering mostly to Westerners.
Along the Sukhumvit Soi 22, the bar is occcasional, plus a small block of (mostly) bar across the soi from Washington Square and a bit 'lower. These are all pro-Western and have many regular customers.
This is a good place to get a feel for the local expatriate lifestyle, get very different from that of Expat business. Most people around thisArea are full time * and * long-term – will not turn, after a trip back to their country of origin. Many have some Thai women and children. A considerable number are retired (including some senior U.S. military). The largest group of people in the oil business or the construction (often oil-based), done as a field worker.
A locally based English writer, once wrote an article describing the regulars of the place as "men with a thousand-yard stares," andthis is a good metaphor. Newcomers are always welcome, but to get an idea of ​​how Squaronians (and the fools at all, let alone love!).
I should note that while I am more than a Squaronian me (and thus have more than a decade), I have no commercial interests around the world have in Washington Square. Sometimes I wondered, as I often write about them.
Worth and is close to the Skytrain station at Emporium and a little 'further from theAsoke station, the walk is easily one of the two. Figure on about four or five minutes from the station and the Emporium minutes from 8:00 to 10:00 at Asoke.

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