4 days in Thailand?? What to do??
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Hua Hin
I like Phuket, but I wouldn't want to fly there for a really short visit - it's not just the flight time but as we all know the hassle of security, etc.
I think Hua Hin has great beaches. I don't know anything about visiting for a day, but there are 3 good hotels - the Sofitel, Marriott and Hyatt Regency.
Hua Hin is about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Bangkok. There's also a train, but I know nothing about that.
I think Hua Hin has great beaches. I don't know anything about visiting for a day, but there are 3 good hotels - the Sofitel, Marriott and Hyatt Regency.
Hua Hin is about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Bangkok. There's also a train, but I know nothing about that.
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Originally Posted by Tritgr
I like Phuket, but I wouldn't want to fly there for a really short visit - it's not just the flight time but as we all know the hassle of security, etc.
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Hi there!
and Sawasdee kha/ Krup
If you are not into shopping.. but would love to learn culture and lay back on the beach try this option:
Try Koh Chang : (Koh = Island) : :-: :-: :-:
Ramayana Koh Chang Resort
Stay at a Cosy Resort where you also have private beach.
The resort can arrange you a Limo as well upon the request
Phuket or Krabi. :-: :-: :-: Why stay in Bangkok when you have more desire for the beach then. But you should visit the Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok if you have time. It is a must (or at least almost) place to see in Thailand.
I do agree with other member here.. saying that you should visit Ayuthaya. Take a cruise if you want.
Enjoy your staying ! and have a lovely time here.
and Sawasdee kha/ Krup
If you are not into shopping.. but would love to learn culture and lay back on the beach try this option:
Try Koh Chang : (Koh = Island) : :-: :-: :-:
Ramayana Koh Chang Resort
Stay at a Cosy Resort where you also have private beach.
The resort can arrange you a Limo as well upon the request
Phuket or Krabi. :-: :-: :-: Why stay in Bangkok when you have more desire for the beach then. But you should visit the Royal Grand Palace in Bangkok if you have time. It is a must (or at least almost) place to see in Thailand.
I do agree with other member here.. saying that you should visit Ayuthaya. Take a cruise if you want.
Enjoy your staying ! and have a lovely time here.
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Originally Posted by lallyr
Any advice on close by Beaches?
Bangkok Airways flys there more than a dozen times a day, and if you book in advance (if it's not peak season) you can get some good prices on their website. The airport is only a few minutes from the beach, indeed you could probably hire a moped outside the remarkable airport and make your own way there.
If you are in Bangkok, it would be a shame not to check out the view from the Banyan Tree rooftop bar. If you're into cool bars, Bed Supperclub is worth a look; I recently visited Jim Thompson's house and was fascinated. Good luck!
Edited to add that Pattaya and Phuket are, from what I hear, big poop holes.
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Originally Posted by Lux
If you are in Bangkok, it would be a shame not to check out the view from the Banyan Tree rooftop bar. If you're into cool bars, Bed Supperclub is worth a look; I recently visited Jim Thompson's house and was fascinated. Good luck!
Last edited by ThaiSilk; Nov 24, 2004 at 8:59 pm
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So what is there to do in Koh Samui? I think i will consider going there.
And can anyone recommend some decent accomodation for around $50-70 per night in central BKK.
And can anyone recommend some decent accomodation for around $50-70 per night in central BKK.
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Originally Posted by lallyr
So what is there to do in Koh Samui? I think i will consider going there.
Scuba diving is the most popular actually-involves-work-kinda activity in the area, but you'll need to head a few klicks out by boat to Koh Tao or the Angthong Marine Park for decent visibility. But now it's monsoon season in Samui and many operations are closed, with tropical storm Muifa bearing down as I type...
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Originally Posted by jpatokal
Let's see. You could laze on the beach, or laze on the beach, or laze on the beach. For a change of pace, you can go for a swim off the beach, drink a beer by the beach and dine in a restaurant by the beach.
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so where is Koh Samui? Can i get a flight to there? So is it definately better then Phuket?
Does Thai fly there?
I will be travelling on my own so i dont want somewhere where there is only me on a beach. As that would be perfect for a few hours but not for days.
Does Thai fly there?
I will be travelling on my own so i dont want somewhere where there is only me on a beach. As that would be perfect for a few hours but not for days.
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Originally Posted by lallyr
so where is Koh Samui? Can i get a flight to there? So is it definately better then Phuket?
Does Thai fly there?
I will be travelling on my own so i dont want somewhere where there is only me on a beach. As that would be perfect for a few hours but not for days.
Does Thai fly there?
I will be travelling on my own so i dont want somewhere where there is only me on a beach. As that would be perfect for a few hours but not for days.
Getting There
By Plane -- Up to 17 flights depart daily from Bangkok on Bangkok Airways (tel. 02265-5555 in Bangkok), pretty much one every 40 minutes between 6:20am and 7:20pm. Two daily flights from Phuket (Bangkok Airways Phuket office; tel. 07622-5033), and another daily from the U-Tapao airport near Pattaya (Bangkok Airways Pattaya office; tel. 03841-1965) connect these major beach destinations, with additional Bangkok airways flights connecting the northern cities through Bangkok. From Singapore, Silk Air (tel. 02236-5301-3 in Bangkok) flies daily and Bangkok Airways (tel. 07742-2512 in Samui) three or four times each week.
Koh Samui Airport is a little slice of heaven -- open-air pavilions with thatch roofs surrounded by gardens and palms. For airport information call tel. 07742-5012. If you're staying at a larger resort, airport minivan shuttles can be arranged when you book your room. There's also a convenient minivan service. Book your ticket at the transportation counter upon arrival and you'll get door-to-door service for 100B ($2.50). If you depart Koh Samui via the airport, there's an additional 150B ($3.40) airport tax that's usually added to your ticket charge.
If unable to book a flight directly to the island, Thai Airways operates two daily flights to the nearby mainland at Surat Thani (tel. 02525-2084 for domestic reservations in Bangkok). From the airport, it's a shuttle to the town of Surat Thani and then connecting ferry to the island (see Songserm Travel below).
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What are the fares like from BKK to Koh Samui?
Can anyone recommend decent priced hotels there?
So if i land in BKK and then book a flight from there will that be ok? or is it advisable to book in advance?
Thanks again guys and gals ^
Can anyone recommend decent priced hotels there?
So if i land in BKK and then book a flight from there will that be ok? or is it advisable to book in advance?
Thanks again guys and gals ^
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Originally Posted by lallyr
What are the fares like from BKK to Koh Samui?
Can anyone recommend decent priced hotels there?
So if i land in BKK and then book a flight from there will that be ok? or is it advisable to book in advance?
Thanks again guys and gals ^
Can anyone recommend decent priced hotels there?
So if i land in BKK and then book a flight from there will that be ok? or is it advisable to book in advance?
Thanks again guys and gals ^
Regular round trip fare is about 6500 baht, although you can get a 2000 baht one-way fare on selected flights:
BKK-USM
PG111 06:00
PG197 20:20
USM-BKK
PG106 06:00
PG198 22:00
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Originally Posted by lallyr
What are the fares like from BKK to Koh Samui?
Can anyone recommend decent priced hotels there?
So if i land in BKK and then book a flight from there will that be ok? or is it advisable to book in advance?
Can anyone recommend decent priced hotels there?
So if i land in BKK and then book a flight from there will that be ok? or is it advisable to book in advance?
As someone who has actually been to Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya/Jomtiem, I would vote for Phuket. It is fairly developed, but easy to get to.
You can get some good rates on Priceline for a 5 star there. Last I heard was about $70 including tax and fee. I stayed at a nice 3 star place for $30 or so a night.