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Koh Chang Islands Tour (Koh Chang) Just like Koh Samet, the islands of Koh Chang are south of the main island. The two main islands to visit are Koh Maak and Koh Hood. Smaller islands i ... Read More... |
When visiting a new country you always feel more comfortable if you know a few words of the local language, of which Thai is the local language
Most shopkeepers speak good English and maybe even some German as well. The hint is to speak slowly so they can work out what you are saying. If you talk too fast they will stare at you and say 'slow, slow ...". If they cannot understand you they may say "yes, yes ...", so be careful.
We found this brilliant 'Speak Thai' web site where you can learn in an interactive way the basics of Thai.
Travel Tips
Accommodation
Thailand has so many levels of accommodation with lodgings to suit any budget. Main tourist… read more...
Airport Tax
It is important to you know that you can now only pre-pay your Thailand International… read more...
Alcohol
Arriving in Thailand, your duty free liquor limit is 1 litre (1.125 Litre is fine).Alcohol… read more...
Backpackers
Thailand is very suited to backpackers. It is hot, cheap and a friendly nation of… read more...
Clothing
Before I recommend what you should pack, the following could be your initial shopping list… read more...
Customs
Departing Australia:Knowing the limits of what you can take into Thailand is extremely important. Going… read more...
Hygiene
For first time travelers to the "Land of Smiles', the pungent smells can easily overwhelm… read more...
Internet
Internet cafes are everywhere in the tourist areas of Thailand. They are also among the… read more...
Language
When visiting a new country you always feel more comfortable if you know a few… read more...
Local Transport
There are many types of local city transport in Thailand:SongthaewUsually long tray utes with… read more...
Luggage
Unless you are a Airline Frequent Flyer or a Business Class passenger, the maximum… read more...
Massage
There are 2 main Thai Massages - Thai Oil and Traditional Thai. Costs vary depending… read more...
Nightlife
Thailand is world renown for its colourful nightlife !Each of the main destinations in Thailand… read more...
Parasailing
Parasailing is a big attraction in Pattaya, Koh Samui and in Phuket. Locations like… read more...
Police
There are two types of Police in Thailand. The normal police and the travel police.Always… read more...
Public Holidays
The main public holiday in Thailand, as in most of Asia, is Chinese New Year… read more...
Shopping
Shopping is one of the main reasons to visit Thailand. Bargains are a plenty.Available… read more...
Songkran
Songkran is the Thailand Water Festival. It heralds the start of the rainy or monsoon… read more...
Travel Agencies
Nearly every 10th shop in Thailand is a Travel or Tour Agency.I would recommend… read more...
VAT Refund
When purchasing large items in Thailand like electrical products, you may qualify to receive a… read more...
