On 1/12/2019 at 6:45 AM, Psimbo said:

He is  NOT asking about Bangkok!!! Why can people not read posts properly? ????

I was actually

Koh Tao, Krabi, Phuket, Phi Phi ... and Bangkok ????

16 hours ago, Psimbo said:

My chap in Kamala works for a number of people on the Hash 

On the what? ????

Has he got a Facebook page for the business?

Thanks

I'll be visiting these places roughly in that order in the next 3-4 weeks and need a shoe repair guy who can also fix soles on trainers too  

I've very fussy feet and I know these trainers work with them, they also cost me 200 euros so I'd rather fix them than replace with a new pair

Does anyone have recommendations for places that can do this in either Koh Tao, Krabi, Phuket, Phi Phi or Bangkok? In that order if you can as I'm in Tao now and - as beautiful as it is - I don't think there's a shoe repair business here

If the people in the shop can speak good English so I can fully explain what I need done it'd be great too

Thanks 

I'll be visiting these places roughly in that order in the next 3-4 weeks and need a shoe repair guy who can also fix soles on trainers too  

I've very fussy feet and I know these trainers work with them, they also cost me 200 euros so I'd rather fix them than replace with a new pair

Does anyone have recommendations for places that can do this in either Koh Tao, Krabi, Phuket, Phi Phi or Bangkok? In that order if you can as I'm in Tao now and - as beautiful as it is - I don't think there's a shoe repair business here

If the people in the shop can speak good English so I can fully explain what I need done it'd be great too

Thanks

22 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

Yeah dude it sucks. Yesterday I saw the storms clouds gathering, so I bagged my plans and did the laundry, read a book, had a nice breakfast and lunch. Took a nap while it rained, fiddled on TVF, edited some pics, played with my camera, chatted with girls on Line and TF, took a cool shower, took the BTS and went to a camera store, took the BTS and checked out some talent in Sukonit Road, had a nice pizza, burped, ate a mango, had a few drinks in Nana, worked a potential gogo girl, played butt slap with a Mamasan, talked to the worm guy, got on the BTS, got off at Saphan Taksin, looked at the river while drinking a beer, got back on the BTS for last train and home.

 

<deleted> boring.

That's all? ????

13 hours ago, Darkside Gray said:

Better you cancel your trip you will be bored here.

I will be bored .... in Thailand ? ????

Any more feedback?

9 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I would think Pattaya would suit you.

Oh wow. No thanks! ???? 

It looks so sleazy. There and Patong are off the list

22 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Check your room for mosquitoes

How? Aren't they tiny?

The little fookers hide till you switch off the lights usually I thought?

15 hours ago, Crossy said:

In reality you have more chance of being hit by a truck whilst drinking in Starbucks than of dying from dengue. Of course if you are going jungle trekking in one of the high-risk areas all bets are off.

 

 

 

 

Source? ????

Mods, I posted this in the Medical forum by mistake. As I'll be a tourist in Thailand I'd rather post it here. Thanks.

From here - https://thethaiger.com/news/national/dengue-fever-cases-over-50000-in-2018

Guys, seriously. What the hell? How do I - as an overthinker - do Thailand without worrying myself to sleep every night when there?

Precautions

• Deet (50% or more)
• Dettol soap (hated by mossies apparently)
• long trousers/jeans after sunset
• Keep fan beside bed
• Spray clothes in Permethrin

What else?

Singapore seem to have got Dengue well under control. Why can't the Thai government be more vigilant in this too?

Article here .....

**"Thailand health officials say the number of people requiring treatment for dengue fever has already topped the 50,000 mark in the first eight months of 2018.

According to the Ministry of Health’s Bureau of Epidemiology, a total of 50,079 cases have been reported from the 77 provinces by August 27, of whom 65 died from complications related to the disease.

The areas where you are most likely to contract dengue include Phuket, Nakorn Pathom, Phichit, Maehongsorn and Krabi.

Dengue fever is an infectious disease carried by mosquitoes in mostly tropical regions around the world. Dengue used to be called “break-bone fever” because it often causes severe joint and muscle pain that patient’s describe feels like bones are breaking.

People contract the dengue virus from the bite of an infectious Aedes mosquito – you can’t get dengue from another human.

The Ministry of Health says there are three types of dengue fever which, in order of less severe to most, are: the typical uncomplicated dengue fever, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHS) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS).

The World Health Organisation estimates there may be 50–100 million dengue infections worldwide every year.

However, new research from the University of Oxford and the Wellcome Trust suggests that the number is more likely to be 390 million dengue infections per year worldwide"**

I've got the Bangkok part of my itinerary sorted (with this forum a big help in doing so) and the next bit of it I'm looking at is Ao Nang

Me: Male, solo traveler, early 30s

Love: the beach, meeting other solo travelers, wandering around markets and very much looking forward to more great Thai food ?

I'm a social drinker but not a huge one. A classy beach bar or two would be great to have nearby

Budget - trying to keep it at no more than 30 euros a night. Ideally 20 

Staying for: a week or two (I'm planning on at least 3 months in Thailand so I'm going to spend a decent amount of time in each place)

Location: close to the beach but not too close to the madness (although I don't think by Thailand standards that Ao Nang gets too crazy anywhere)

Other: likely looking at a trip to Railay beach from here. Is there anyway of doing it on a ferry rather than a longtail?

Hotels I like the look of so far:  Ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-7020-ibis-styles-krabi-ao-nang/index.shtml

and https://www.theverandahaonang.com/

Thanks

On 9/5/2018 at 7:38 AM, Peter Denis said:

Hi, I would recommend the New Siam Palace View hotel.

 

 

Thanks Peter. Just seeing this now

Anyone ever stay in New Siam Palace Ville?

178 euros for 5 nights and overall great reviews

https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/new-siam-palace-ville.en-gb.html?aid=314919;label=khao-san-road-wwHhx1iLYch1ejMtpP*GwwS149928787140%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap11420%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t2%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-53501120594%3Alp1007850%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm;sid=47e7093393077e7a6339f8b9116130ad;all_sr_blocks=242130601_122051806_2_1_0;checkin=2018-10-18;checkout=2018-10-23;dest_id=13740;dest_type=landmark;dist=0;group_adults=1;group_children=0;hapos=5;highlighted_blocks=242130601_122051806_2_1_0;hpos=5;nflt=ht_id%3D204%3Bht_id%3D219%3Bpri%3D1%3Breview_score%3D80;no_rooms=1;place_id=13740;place_id_lat=13.758889;place_id_lon=100.497222;place_id_ss=Khao San Road;room1=A;sb_price_type=total;srepoch=1536271183;srfid=394f0d6dbee79a796ad7654c99a3ddf2919c86b9X5;srpvid=266f9aa719a4007d;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl

18 hours ago, mike324 said:

20 euros you are looking at hostels, 40 euros you can get a decent budget hotel

I'm starting to realize this ?

15 minutes ago, owenm said:

Banglumpoo Place is USD45 pn or 38 euro. Check it out on Agoda. We'll appointed rooms and good location, near the Fort and 350m to Rambuttri.

Thanks. Looking at it now.

It's just 28 euros on Booking.com ?

8 minutes ago, owenm said:

20 euros is about 750bht, which isn't going to give you too much choice in a hotel. If you are staying for a month, then a good deal can be found. Next to Chillax on the left, is a 7 level condo complex, Juan Manee, which I stayed at for 7 mths. One mth starts from 10k Bht, 7 levels, room with balcony, aircond, furnished, option of TV, fridge and WiFi each at 350bht extra per month. Modern building, 24 hr security. For 6 mths price reduces to 6000bht pm. 

 

Banglumpoo Place, 150m away on Phra Arthit Rd has similar for 16k Bht pm fully furnished with safe, fridge, TV and free WiFi but the view from balcony is just your neighbor. They do offer daily tariff as well.. And finally for your 20 euro, Sawasdee Banglumpoo has very small aircond rooms with TV and fridge, not balcony at around 700bht per night. Back half block from Khaosan, not much noise.. But stairs only and no lift, mainly for backpackers.. 

I'd go to 30 euros for the right place (20 - 30 euros is what I mentioned above)

Thanks for the rest of the reply but I'm only staying in Bangkok for 5 nights.

The majority of the reviews for Sawasdee Banglumpoo Inn are saying it's filthy dirty .

1 minute ago, theguyfromanotherforum said:

St. Regis 

That's 250 euros a night! ?

My budget is 20 - 30 euros max .

2 minutes ago, owenm said:

Chillax Resort, on Samsen Soi 2..3/4 star, swimming pool, 7 levels with lift. Popular for couples and group bookings.. This is right next to the klong in Banglumpoo, and a leasurely 7 min walk to Rambuttri and Khaosan.. 

Looks lovely but on first glance its twice my budget at 55 euros a night

18 minutes ago, dotpoom said:

You will be paying in Thai Baht?

Yes of course. But in Euros that's roughly my budget a night