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May 18, 2010, 12:58 pm
#184
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im not entirely sure there was a rapid price increase at FS golden triangle, but if there was, i think it is because of occupancy levels becoming so low. (talking base rates only, vs USD)
thai occupancy just keeps dropping, especially FS. just looked at the owner's financials. makes me curious how low amanpuri, trisara, MO are. certainly interesting trisara rates continue to creep up, while amanpuri did massive discount.
thai occupancy just keeps dropping, especially FS. just looked at the owner's financials. makes me curious how low amanpuri, trisara, MO are. certainly interesting trisara rates continue to creep up, while amanpuri did massive discount.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm
May 27, 2010, 2:34 am
#186
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Although I think it likely that by December matters might well have settled down in Thailand, there is the possibility of elections later this year and the general consensus is that Thailand is increasingly unstable politically. So we felt it was too risky, as we needed to sort out an alternative now, not leave it 'til Nov when the luxury options would in all likelihood be booked out and we would forfeit deposits.
Other travellers will take an opposing view and if I were single or just travelling as a young couple then we might have decided differently. However, for us as a family, I believe it was the right choice.
May 27, 2010, 9:15 am
#187
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We have and we felt we had to especially as we are travelling with our young son. We had a wonderful trip planned for Xmas/ New Year (staying at Trisara, MO Chiang Mai and Peninsula Bkk) and we have cancelled it all, rearranged to visit Siem Reap, Langkawi and Bali instead.
Although I think it likely that by December matters might well have settled down in Thailand, there is the possibility of elections later this year and the general consensus is that Thailand is increasingly unstable politically. So we felt it was too risky, as we needed to sort out an alternative now, not leave it 'til Nov when the luxury options would in all likelihood be booked out and we would forfeit deposits.
Other travellers will take an opposing view and if I were single or just travelling as a young couple then we might have decided differently. However, for us as a family, I believe it was the right choice.
Although I think it likely that by December matters might well have settled down in Thailand, there is the possibility of elections later this year and the general consensus is that Thailand is increasingly unstable politically. So we felt it was too risky, as we needed to sort out an alternative now, not leave it 'til Nov when the luxury options would in all likelihood be booked out and we would forfeit deposits.
Other travellers will take an opposing view and if I were single or just travelling as a young couple then we might have decided differently. However, for us as a family, I believe it was the right choice.
Totally understand your choice. We considered visiting Chiang Mai in October, but chose to go somewhere else. We are also travelling with a child. Also I rather prefer to only look forward when I have booked a holiday instead of worrying about things (except the weather
).
May 27, 2010, 11:59 am
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i had forgotten the yellow shirts shut down phuket airport in aug 2008, before shutting down BKK airports in nov 2008.
re chiang mai (just had some red shirt activity) not sure where airport is located, but FS is out of town.
FS samui(*) gets mixed reports here. (as does amanpuri.)
FS tented camp has published minimum age of 12.
six senses has 2 private island resorts - soneva kiri(*) and destination spa phuket. destination spa phuket has published min age of 16.
re chiang mai (just had some red shirt activity) not sure where airport is located, but FS is out of town.
FS samui(*) gets mixed reports here. (as does amanpuri.)
FS tented camp has published minimum age of 12.
six senses has 2 private island resorts - soneva kiri(*) and destination spa phuket. destination spa phuket has published min age of 16.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 27, 2010 at 12:15 pm
May 27, 2010, 12:06 pm
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i had forgotten the yellow shirts shut down phuket airport in aug 2008, before shutting down BKK airports in nov 2008.
re chiang mai (just had some red shirt activity) not sure where airport is located, but FS is out of town.
FS samui gets mixed reports here. (as does amanpuri)
FS tented camp has published minimum age of 12.
re chiang mai (just had some red shirt activity) not sure where airport is located, but FS is out of town.
FS samui gets mixed reports here. (as does amanpuri)
FS tented camp has published minimum age of 12.
May 27, 2010, 1:32 pm
#191
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i had forgotten the yellow shirts shut down phuket airport in aug 2008, before shutting down BKK airports in nov 2008.
re chiang mai (just had some red shirt activity) not sure where airport is located, but FS is out of town.
FS samui(*) gets mixed reports here. (as does amanpuri.)
FS tented camp has published minimum age of 12.
six senses has 2 private island resorts - soneva kiri(*) and destination spa phuket. destination spa phuket has published min age of 16.
re chiang mai (just had some red shirt activity) not sure where airport is located, but FS is out of town.
FS samui(*) gets mixed reports here. (as does amanpuri.)
FS tented camp has published minimum age of 12.
six senses has 2 private island resorts - soneva kiri(*) and destination spa phuket. destination spa phuket has published min age of 16.
May 27, 2010, 1:36 pm
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right, i agree there are potential logistical issues re city/airport/etc.
OTOH FS samui can be reached nonstop from HKG and SIN. and im assuming arrangements could be made for soneva kiri as well.
soneva kiri should be able to be reached from a cambodian airport, considering the resort usually does a transfer flight from BKK.
OTOH FS samui can be reached nonstop from HKG and SIN. and im assuming arrangements could be made for soneva kiri as well.
soneva kiri should be able to be reached from a cambodian airport, considering the resort usually does a transfer flight from BKK.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 28, 2010 at 8:02 pm
May 28, 2010, 7:06 am
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Not sure what you mean by 'out of town'? I always stay at FS when I am travelling in and out of Bangkok, as it is relatively close to the airport and is very central for the best shops. If I am staying longer in Bangkok, then my preference is for the Chao Phrya River properties, particularly The Pen.
May 28, 2010, 9:20 am
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Not sure what you mean by 'out of town'? I always stay at FS when I am travelling in and out of Bangkok, as it is relatively close to the airport and is very central for the best shops. If I am staying longer in Bangkok, then my preference is for the Chao Phrya River properties, particularly The Pen.
May 28, 2010, 12:13 pm
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