A lot of young and hip, funky, trendy restaurants and live music are Indus feel more like a restaurant-club. If you are in the mood to party are not to be discouraged because it quiet places to dine many in the large restaurant house converted mid-century. The menu has a little of everything, including some Thai and Mediterranean dishes, but the food really shines Kashmir.
The area of Chiang Mai has many other attractions, including the breathtaking hikes through the mountains of northern Thailand. If you plan to be more than a few days in the city, here are some other things to see and do:
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Pattaya The beaches are great, but not as clean, quiet beaches and other parts of the country. They offer great value and are very handy if you only Bangkok. If you go to Pattaya, but want to relax a quiet beach, the best bet is one of the stations between the beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien Beach. Many have their own private beaches.
If you know the people in Bangkok, a custom wedding dress is a great option. There are many shops in the area of Bangkok, especially in the Pahurat (near areas of Chinatown and Thong Lor, wedding dresses specialized. There are also small designers like Khun Nit, the developed ganit to be measured wedding dresses, and custom boutiques such as Thai silk and cotton Julie, who do too. avoid going to buy a separate run-of-the-mill for her wedding dress. Some advertising Bangkok tailors wedding dresses with tailored shirts and suits and while his tailors and dressmakers are likely to able to perform either a simple dress, these people are not experts in wedding dresses (even if her bridesmaids dresses Honorary honor in Thailand, you will probably want to use a specialized tailor your wedding dress.) Also, sewing in Thailand often sales tactics to get high pressure committed to something, buy it, the last thing you want to do with when buying a wedding dress.
They call it the "Land of Smiles" for nothing. Although there are occasional tourist and fraud occasionally you meet someone who is not at all Thais do not smile are friendly, open and friendly.
Question: Do I need vaccinations for Thailand?
Answer:
No, except for hepatitis A and B, the CDC recommends that most people, whether they are traveling to Thailand. You will not have to antimalarials before visiting, if you limit of Cambodia, Laos, and Burma in remote areas of the jungle.
Question: How much should I give in Thailand tip?
Answer: For meals in restaurants, it is customary to tip 10% of the total bill. If the service was excellent, can be up to 15%, which is very generous tilted. There are many restaurants and luxury hotels add a service charge of 10% to the bill automatically, so be sure to check out the first invoice or if the service is included in the price. It is not supposed
to noodle shops and food stalls streets tilt.
Dating, man or a boat with things you must also change. There are no absolute rules for this, but 20 euros per bag is sufficient.
Massage therapists, technicians and salon spa employees must also be a tip of 10% or more. In the salons or spas, where several persons services, you must change each person individually. Spas and Wellness hotels usually add a 10% service charge, so that in restaurants, ask first.
Most people complete their taxi (yes, 52 baht fare to the driver would 60 baht) to help and advice, as well as drivers, luggage or bags.
Question: As used slogan Thailand?
Answer: Thailand's currency is Baht and is usually represented by a capital B with a slash through it.
During the last decade, the baht has fluctuated 30 baht to the dollar and 42 baht to the dollar.
In Thailand, there are 1 baht baht 2, 5 and 10 meeting Baht Baht and 20 Baht, 50 Baht 100 baht and 1,000 baht notes. You may also like
occasionally see October 1 baht, but that can not be printed.
Satang Baht is divided, and there are 100 satang baht. These days there are only 25 satang coins and 50 satang. Satang are seldom used for most transactions.
Hua Hin beach, just a few hours by car, train or bus from Bangkok, is one of the most popular beaches in Thailand. The beach itself is a long, flat stretch of sand that slopes gently into the sea and is surrounded by a small town with lots of hotels, resorts and guesthouses, restaurants and drink.
Getting around Hua Hin
Hua Hin is good, small enough to not need anything
to move more than half a meter. If you want to venture further away from the beaches and the surrounding areas, you should hire a car or a motorcycle.
Getting to Hua Hin
Hua Hin is very easy to get from Bangkok. There are daily trains from Bangkok Hua Lumpong station with about three hours. There are also several public buses daily from the bus stop south of Bangkok Victory Monument (minibus).
Overnight:
Hua Hin is full of five-star international chains cheap guesthouses. During the high season make sure you book in advance if you have a better selection options.
Hotels in Hua Hin
What to expect:
Hua Hin attracts many local tourists and many Europeans, and in high season the beach are to be packed. Around the city there are probably as many German and Italian restaurants, like those of Thailand.
What to do:
If you are not going to be near the beach or by the pool, you should ride! In Hua Hin, there are always horses available
rent and performs to take you if you are not an experienced rider. You can also go hiking in the nearby mountains or a little further to one of the most beautiful national parks, Sam Roi Yot.
Som Tam, a spicy sour sweet salad ,, grated green papaya, tomatoes, garlic, shrimp, peanuts and peppers is one of the most popular Thai dishes. You can use it in almost all areas where to find food sold on the street. The combination of flavors may not be familiar, but it's delicious, refreshing and very healthy. Most Thais love their spicy Som Tam, when you order, you need to ask a lightweight version! More
Suppose you are in Thailand and realizes that it is a fantastic place, you want to stay longer than planned. If you have that luxury, yet make sure that you stay in the country legally for overtime and that could mean the extension of his visa. The type of visa or Einreises you determine how long you can extend your stay in the country.
If you have Thailand on a tourist visa already entered in your hand, you probably have a Einreises 30 days if you arrived at the airport or across the border.
If you are a tourist visa to enter Thailand asked before you travel, you probably need a tourist visa for 60 days. More information about General visa in Thailand.
Expand your visa or entry permit is not possible, in fact, is a little pain, if you have an office of the Bureau of Immigration are very close. Discover places Immigration to understand where to go. You can not extend to a border crossing.
If you are a tourist visa for 60 days and the application for 30 days lengthen, or if you have an entry permit stamped for 30 days and shall extend for seven days, you will be unable to pay the same rate, 1,900 baht.
To apply, you must fill out a form and a copy of your passport (do not worry, there are places to make copies in most immigration authorities if you forget) and a passport photo. It usually takes one to two hours from start to finish.
Phi Phi Iceland, a small island a few hours by boat from Phuket, is the dream of love with the island. The clear waters, majestic cliffs and soft sand are Koh Phi Phi picture perfect paradise. The only downside? Thousands of people already know about it and is in danger of ships, inns and tourists attacked. If you are, however, disturbed by the amount or overdevelopment, you can find the most beautiful place on earth.
What to expect:
Koh Phi Phi was hit hard during the tsunami in 2004, but gained in strength. The archipelago, consisting of Koh Phi Phi Don (where housing) and Koh Phi Phi Ley, plus a handful of other small islands, is one of the most beautiful places in Thailand, but be very busy. It is traditionally a backpacker destination, although Koh Phi Phi is more upscale, there are more and more luxury resort every year.
Overnight:
No shortage of housing in Koh Phi Phi, as parts of the island, pensions, particularly around Ton Sai are covered. Some are very basic, business, ceiling fans and hot water. There are also luxury resorts on the island, especially around Laem Thong. Check out this list of the best hotels in Phi Phi, but note that due to Phi Phi is so popular, the housing is sometimes disappointing.
What to do:
Islands around Koh Phi Phi (including Ko Phi Phi Lee) offer great hiking, diving and swimming. Visitors can enjoy many day trips from Ton Sai every morning, or venture into a nice boat of his own letter. There are also many dive shops on the island.
Getting to Koh Phi Phi:
By boat from Phuket Boat Rasada Pier in Phuket stop three times a day. The journey takes about 90 minutes.
By boat from Krabi: Boats leave from the dock or Klong Chao Fa Pier Jilad two to three times per day, depending on the season, and will take about 90 minutes. During the high season there are sometimes Ferries Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi.
Check with your hotel or a travel agency for drinks as they change often.
Most ferries arrive at Ton Sai. If you go anywhere else on the island, a long tail boat to its final destination.
Move Koh Phi Phi:
If you stay around Ton Sai, the area that connects the two tracts of land that make the island you go anywhere in the region.
Longtail boats are available for rent, which will be held from beach on the island to the beach. They also make trips to the islands for snorkeling, diving and other excursions in the vicinity.
Tsunamis are large waves of water usually caused by an earthquake, explosion or other event to move a lot of water. In the open ocean tsunamis are usually harmless and imperceptible to the human eye. At the start of the tsunami waves are big and small - wave height can be as small as a foot, and may be several hundred kilometers long and move very fast, so that it can go virtually unnoticed on the EEG in the water is shallow near the Earth , But since the distance between the bottom of the ocean floor and water is small, compressed, short, wide fast waves with very high and powerful waves, the drag on the ground. Depending on the amount involved in energy, it can reach more than 100 meters high. More information about tsunamis.
The 2004 tsunami, called the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 Indonesia Tsunami 2004 or 2004 Boxing Day tsunami was one of the worst natural disasters in history. It was triggered by an undersea earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 9.1 to 9.3, making it the third most powerful earthquake ever recorded.
The great earthquake generated tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand, the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and caused billions of dollars in property damage.
The tsunami struck the southwest coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, causing death and destruction of the northern border with Burma's southern border with Malaysia. The most affected areas in terms of the loss of life and destruction of property were in Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi, not only because of its location, but because they were the most densely populated areas in the most developed coast.
The moment the tsunami, the morning after Christmas, the intensification of the loss of life in Thailand as he made popular tourist areas of the country in the Andaman coast during the holiday season, morning, as many people still in their homes or hotel rooms. Of at least 5,000 people killed in Thailand, nearly half abroad on holiday.
Much of the west coast of Phuket was severely damaged by the tsunami and more homes, hotels, restaurants and underground structures, major repair or reconstruction of others is necessary. Some areas, including Khao Lak, north of Phuket, Phang Nga, were almost completely destroyed by the waves.
Although Thailand has suffered extensive damage during the tsunami, they could in comparison to most other countries to quickly rebuild. Within two years, almost all the damage had been removed and reconstructed the affected areas. Phuket, Khao Lak and Phi Phi travel these days, and you probably will not see a trace of evidence of the tsunami.
The 2004 tsunami was the largest earthquake in the region was probably in 700 years, an exceptionally rare event triggered seen. While small earthquakes can cause tsunamis, if one should occur, you do not expect the new system to detect and warn people tsunamis of them would be enough to save more people.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), uses seismic data and a system of buoys to the activity of a tsunami monitoring and issuing bulletins, alerts and warnings of impending tsunamis in Cuenca Pacific.
Since the tsunami hit the ground immediately after generation not (can take up to two hours, depending on the earthquake, tsunami and give away from the earth), if there is a system to quickly analyze data and communicate risk to persons on the ground , most have time to get to a higher level. During the 2004 tsunami, data analysis or rapid alert systems or land were available, but since countries have worked together to close this gap.
After the tsunami in 2004, Thailand has created a clearly marked tsunami evacuation system with bell towers along the coast, as well as radio, television and SMS notification and evacuation routes in densely populated areas. The warning in April 2012 tsunami was caused by an earthquake in Indonesia an excellent test of the system. Finally, while there were massive tsunami, at least in Thailand all areas that were affected be evacuated quickly. More information on the preparation of a tsunami, but be aware that tsunamis are very rare and it is very unlikely that you will experience an event during a trip to Thailand.
It is a casual street market, is a mid-negotiations, is a river full dining experience with high-end animation. That sums up the new Asia Bangkok shopping district, south of Chinatown, trying to be. If this seems a little too ambitious it is, but not disheartened, will spend an afternoon or evening.
Whether you are looking to bring the memories with friends and family, a good place for dinner back and a show or a goal to go outdoors overlooking the city and the river is in Asia really is a great place to . go It can be reached by public transport (ferry the river), family and bring to a part of town that are not always perceived by foreigners. And what attracts tourists and locals do not feel you are in a trap in various tourists.
Charoen Krung restored the oldest street in Bangkok, built around a pier, in 1900, Asia will evoke strong images of the cultural history of Thailand. Most companies are developed in large open buildings to replicate massive warehouses in parts of Bangkok. There are fake railway carriages and even statues of rickshaw drivers and dock workers lift bags of rice. As critics point out, the developers have their idea of Asia a little too far, resulting in an "experience" overproduction, the more like a visit to the amusement park with many breeds that feels a nostalgic look at a fascinating past and charming , All true, but in a way it does not matter, the problem only shows that Asia has to offer.
What we have to offer is this - is simply a trade flow outdoors with fun shops, a variety of restaurants and a very cool very Thai entertainment. There are well-organized market positions in a section, a larger variety of shops in another, a casual dining and many restaurants are alone. Many commercial establishments can be found be found in Asia transplants are set directly on the Suan Lum Night Market Street in Lumpini Park. This means fun cheap shoes, clothing, household goods tourists shirts and other souvenirs (many, many elephants), but also brand clothing by budding random cute, and local designers, cheap made metallic. There are stalls selling wellness products manufactured locally and even small resort where you can stop and enjoy a massage or facial.
As for the food, if you spend 100 baht 1000 baht dinner or find something. As the old adage night market is the main dining room, an open food court with dozens of vendors selling food, especially Thai. If you are looking for something less casual, it is also air conditioning sit-down restaurants (mostly local intermediate chains like Pizza Company and some Thai-Japanese restaurants), facing the sea, a brewery and a seafood restaurant. But you do not need to spend a lot to enjoy the magnificent views of the Chao Phraya River and skyscrapers of Bangkok in the north, and there's nothing stopping you simply take a walk along the river.
As for entertainment, Asia has two of the most entertaining cultural performances Thailand. The first, the Puppet Theatre Joe Louis, who lost his home when the old man closed the night market, the art of Thai puppetry with lek hoon Lakorn puppeteer. These artists produce stories Thai mythology with their dolls and doll difference where the puppeteers are hidden, here are part of the performance. The show is very nice and very fun for children and their parents.
Asia is also home to the Calypso Cabaret, one of the long race Breeders transvestite shows in Bangkok. If you were hoping to see the famous "ladyboys" dressed in drag in Thailand, dance and lip sync show to Asian classics and hits, you're in luck. Evening shows are fun and with more than 1,000 euros per ticket, definitely a unique experience in life a little expensive.
In general, it is hard to go wrong in Asia. Of course it will not win a prize of authenticity, but if you're looking for a fun, interesting place to spend an evening, you will be much to eat, shop and see to find.
Instructions:
To reach to Asia or take a taxi to Soi Charoen Krün 72, or the Skytrain to Saphan Taksin and then go on a free shuttle ferry river in Asia, Operation 17: 00-23: 00 every night. There are a few shops and restaurants open during the day, but there is one main goal of the night.
Opening times:
Daily 17: 00-23: 00, although some restaurants are open for lunch and until late at night some stalls will not open.
They call it the "Land of Smiles" for nothing. Although there are occasional tourist and fraud occasionally you meet someone who is not at all Thais do not smile are friendly, open and friendly.
Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand, on the coast of Trat Province on the eastern side of the Gulf of Siam. Koh Chang has everything you want in a tropical island - white sand beaches, lots of palm trees and warm clear water. But at least for now, has no large crowds following is most popular in Phuket or Koh Samui. This does not mean that it is fully developed. There are many places and the lack of roads, restaurants and shops, too (and everyone on the way).
Travelling in Koh Chang
Koh Chang is a large island, if you stay on the beach, you have to understand how to get from one place to another.
Songthaews (covered truck with seats in the back) cover most of the perimeter of the island and serves as a public buses. In a regular course expect to pay around 30 baht.
Bicycles are available for rent on Koh Chang for around 200 euros per day, but be aware that road conditions can be very difficult! Cycling around Koh Chang is not for beginners. There are many accidents per year.
Rental cars and jeeps are in Koh Chang, if you have your own wheels.
Getting to Koh Chang
By plane: Take a direct flight from Bangkok to Trat and transfer to the pier ask yourself.
By Bus: Take a direct bus from Ekkamai and Mo Chit bus station in Bangkok to Trat. The journey takes about 5 hours and there are also dozens of private bus companies make the trip.
By boat: Once in Laem Ngop, the ferry to Koh Chang. The ride is a little less than an hour and boats run frequently during the day.
Overnight:
There is a hotel, resort and bungalow options in Koh Chang each month. Whether you are looking for a cheap bungalow or a luxury hotel, located on the island.
The surrounding islands:
South of Koh Chang are a handful of other islands, most of which Koh Mak and Koh Kood (sometimes spelled "Koh Koot" or "Koh Kut"). Koh Kood is among travelers who want to targets outside the typical path is not widely known. Koh Mak is quick to see a favorite of the island's two slightly just before the world will want to wind. While the island is reached by boat from the mainland or from Koh Chang.
If you see only a few days to Bangkok, try, in an area to stay close to places of culture and good food. These hotels in Bangkok Best Touring temple is near the river and very practical.
Enjoy the public transportation in Bangkok. It may seem counterintuitive, but usually take taxis is not the fastest way to get around. The traffic can be terrible, and if you ruin a limited amount of time your plans!
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These cute little monkey who are roaming the areas of greatest influx of tourists Thailand dangerous!
Macaques
Thailand is home to many species of primates, but can see the most common monkeys, if you have a macaque (pronounced "my kak"), a small animal, gray or gray-brown usually on trees or other foliage hung visit. Thai macaques average is about two meters high and about 15 kilos, but simply because they are small, this does not mean it can not hurt. In fact, can be very aggressive macaques in Thailand. According to a recent report about 600 people were treated monkeys only hospital in the previous year after the attacks on Phi Phi Iceland. The authorities have not yet installed warning signs for people to be careful, but it seems to stop incidents.
Do not Feed the Animals!
In some tourist areas, such as in the round of group visits Maya Bay Phi Phi Iceland and Monkey Beach, visitors are invited to feed peanuts animals, bananas or other snacks and macaques are used to get groceries people who often draw from to understand the hands of the people it or act aggressively when it is not imminent. Those who turn (often in fear) sometimes scratched up or try to avoid foods or there will be bitten. The sad thing is that these monkeys of tourists and tour guides who think it's cute and fun to feed wild hand used to. If your guide gives you bananas to the monkeys do not have to participate. It's also fun to remote monkeys. If you choose to feed the monkeys, let the children to interact with them and throwing food to them, rather than waiting to take your hand.
Do not touch it!
Another way for tourists to try to touch or pet problems with this monkey baby monkeys. These primates are very protective of their young. You approach or try to reach a young monkey, and especially not to approach, a mother monkey with a baby. The macaques are social creatures and come to the defense of others. If you are bitten or scratched, you should get a tetanus shot and clean the wound.
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This is not just Thai macaques, which are responsible for all evil. In Ubud, Bali Forest macaques to rob tourists are known, all the time, and although the loss of their sunglasses seems like a fun memory, leave many tourists Indonesia have also visited a hospital after the attack. And Delhi, India, attacked a herd of monkeys, the deputy mayor of the city in 2007. When he tried to fight, he fell off his balcony and died of his injuries later.
After cooling the day in the temple, rest, and then hit the town at sunset to one of the night markets to explore. The night market in Chiang Mai is open seven days a week, but many believe that the market for Sunday evening is the best place to go for traditional crafts and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Go to dinner, one of these great restaurants: Chiang Mai Thailand North or seen in the kitchen, eat what urban hipster city.
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With so many tailors in Bangkok can be difficult to separate the good from the bad. Here comes highly recommended a list of four Schneider Bangkok. Pinky Tailors and Cotton House are custom women's clothing that you do not many of the best tailors in Bangkok (I guess they are too busy, games for men). None of these four fulfill the mass of lean budget so that you do not find to do $ 99 voucher for one of them, but all of them, fair and reasonable price and quality of work.
Health care in Thailand is easily accessible usually affordable and high quality, if you end up needing to see a doctor or go to a hospital while on holiday in the UK, you need not worry.
Bangkok has to be a lot of international private hospitals, locals, expats and tourists. The three most popular are Bumrungrad and BNH Samitvej. All nurses lingual support. Doctors in these hospitals are all spoke English and often other than Thai language, and many were educated and / or trained in the best medical schools worldwide.
Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Samui and large international hospitals and in particular the market to cater to travelers and foreigners. Often lack the breadth of specialists in the capital, with enough medical facilities to treat almost any illness or injury to the joint.
The cost of a visit to one of these clinics is surprisingly affordable (especially when you consider that the most beautiful in Bangkok resemble five-star hotels). For basic office visit, expect to pay around $ 20, with the exception of the cost of testing, medications or procedures. When you visit the emergency room, the tour will be incurred even usually less than $ 100 without the new fees. Bumrungrad website provides cost estimates for common procedures to give you an idea of prices.
In addition to high-end private hospital care in the country is much cheaper and there are good hospitals and good doctors, and at the level of the public, if you are going to run into the language barrier maximum.
Yum! You may know that the Thai iced tea is milk, orange juice often served in Thai restaurants in the US and Europe. In typical Thai iced tea, black tea is prepared to find with boiling water with a cloth strainer, and a little sweet condensed milk, served on ice with a little sugar and condensed milk on top. These days, reddish-orange food coloring products, when there may traditionally come from another natural source. If your Cha Yen with no added sugar, you may ask, "Can waan" meaning "is not sweet." You do not have a small sweet condensed milk, but at least you will not get tablespoons sugar on top!
Railey Beach, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and backed by lush forest, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand. Even though it available on the mainland in Krabi province, as only by boat, which has a taste of the desert island. There are beaches Railey, East and West Railey Railey. It's marshes and mangroves Railey. It is a few minutes walk from Railey West, but make sure you know how to stay on track.
Railey movement:
Railey Beach is a small spit of land outside the continent and is small enough that you can walk. In fact, no cars or motorbikes in Railey.
Directions to Railey:
Railey Beach is on the mainland, but because it is separated from the mainland by the mountains to reach by boat from the beach in Krabi, Ao Nang you need. There are regular ferries rear make the ride 15 minutes from one beach to another during the day.
Overnight:
Railey case very limited and there are only a few resorts and bungalows on the West Railey, including practical and cozy Railei Beach Club and the luxurious Rayavadee Resort. If you want to stay on this beach, make sure you book in advance.
What to expect:
Although more and more popular each year Railey beach is always relaxed and quiet compared to other popular beaches in the area. There are a few bars on Railey, but overall the nightlife is limited and the demand major parties can feel a bit boring.
What to do:
Sports People appreciate Railey because of all the activities offered on the beach or around it. They are known for climbing and there are hundreds of bolted routes (beginner you would like to write for classes and experienced climbers can easily rent equipment), kayaking and snorkeling. If this is not your thing, this is an a quiet beach to relax.
Question: How much should I give in Thailand tip?
Answer: For meals in restaurants, it is customary to tip 10% of the total bill. If the service was excellent, can be up to 15%, which is very generous tilted. There are many restaurants and luxury hotels add a service charge of 10% to the bill automatically, so be sure to check out the first invoice or if the service is included in the price. If not tilt to noodle shops and food stalls streets you.
Dating, man or a boat with things you must also change. There are no absolute rules for this, but 20 euros per bag is sufficient.
Massage therapists, technicians and salon spa employees must also be a tip of 10% or more. In the salons or spas, where several persons services, you must change each person individually. Spas and Wellness hotels usually add a 10% service charge, so that in restaurants, ask first.
Most people complete their taxi (yes, 52 baht fare to the driver would 60 baht) to help and advice, as well as drivers, luggage or bags.
