Finlaco

a good site with simple and useful information http://www.travelfish.org

also many maps http://www.travelfish.org/thailand_map.php

Last month I was on Ko Muk -- The snorkelling wasn’t great here but u can rent a boat for the day (baht1,000) and snorkel of Ko Kraden (25 minutes away) -- As u look at ko Kraden from Ko Muk, the best snorkelling is to the left -- three or four walls, massive amount of fishes -- unfortunately the Thai like to feed the fish, which of course is bad, but also good cos there's massive shawls -- When I lived in Australia I knew most of the species by name, but now all I can tell u is there were many different types, coral k and the walls make for a good day of snorkelling and only 25 minute boat ride -- Ko Muk better island to say on

Mu Ge Tiam: Fried beef with rice is actually pork (moo) with garlic (gra atium)

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Maybe you could explain briefly where you are coming from (in Bangkok) because Victory Monument is not the best place to pick up the bus. The effort involved with making the connection (bags, heat, humidity, etc...) will make the baht 100 saving not worth it. Unless u will be going to the airport on a daily basis, it is nearly always better to take a taxi. The cost savings over using the BTS+bus+ .... will be minimal. And when u arrive at the airport u will have to use a transfer bus from the bus terminal.

I prefer to use public transport when going to the airport (eg Singapore), but at the moment its too complicated in Bangkok. By bthe time u arrice at the airport u will be in need of a shower. Even when the new train is up and running, the cost savings will be minimal.

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Finlaco

Asanee

Why so rude? If you find the question below you, then don’t reply. If you reply please do so politely and in the spirit of friendship. We are here to help each other, not to try to make one-self appear superior to the person who asked the question.

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Finlaco

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I plan to do on Tuesday next -- Is the boarder open? Anyone been there recently? Boat still cost THB50 each way?

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Con

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Anyone know where to get a minivan to SriRacha, preferably in or around Mor Chit BTS Victory Monument BTS area or even Khao Sarn area.

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Finlaco

Non Immigrant O Visa -- Multi Entry

My Visa issued 18 Aug 2008

First utilised 28 Aug 2008

Expires 17 Aug 2009 (one year visa)

The Question is

---- How best to utilise the last entry? Could I depart and re-enter Thailand on the 16 August and get a new 3 month visa?

thanks for the useful reply

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I am curious about 2 buildings I pass regularly in Bangkok. I assume they are Royal buildings but maybe someone on thai.visa knows?

1-What’s the royal building on Phayathai behind Siam Discovery

2-Samsen Sen Road, close to Saphan Sanghe (Krung Thon Bridge)

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thanks for the reply -- Any 'useful' suggestions?

Any suggestions wrt to good sites which list the buses in Bangkok

Here's a good one http://www.thailand-world.com/Summary-Bus-...to-Bangkok.html and http://www.bmta.co.th/en/travel.php

This one not so good http://www.bmta.co.th/en/index.php

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Is the boarder open for day visits?

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Con

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f88/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kings_of_Thailand

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kings_of_Thailand where does it mention the colours? I've read it twice but don't see it

"http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f88/ where does it mention the colours? I've read it twice but don't see it

Does anyone knw the colours associated with:-

# HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn

# HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn,

Please be respectful with your relies

The Beach Khon Kaen

I visited it on Sunday last and it was filthy -- I wasn't expecting a 5 star establishment in KK but the place was filthy -- The showers floor etc.. THB129 but i wouldn't recommend it -- The only positive was meeting a KKU guy but i wont be back to The Beach

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are u still living in Roi-Et? Just curious cos i will be there soon

Milke

depends -- If u are well educated and financially independent and a good sense of humour and are able to drop the Thai high-so attitude then I am sure u can make friends -- If poorly educated and poor then why would a farang be interested in 'friends only'?

it really depends on whether ur fiance is well educated with a good job. If YES then no problems, if NO, then she will have issues cos Irish Immigration will consider her to be xxxx

This site is in Thai but u can book via the site and pay at any 7-11 (seemingly)

http://thairoute.com/homepage/?viewcontent...1de01a2e66272d6

for bus ticket, or call 02 269 6999 for more information.

Anyone aware of an English website where one can book buses?

http://www.transport.co.th/main.asp seems to be Thai only

PLEASE: - no need to tell me that this is Thailand and Thai is the lingua-franca ---

you can get them at the info desk at any of the shopping centers- i got mine at paragon. i tried it and it seemed slow but better than nothing.

THANKS -- much appreciated -- Got mine yesterday, yet to test it

anyone know if these are still available? If so where (close to a BTS station?) quality of service?

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Any suggestions as to which Bar serves the best pint of Guinness in Bangkok? Any happy hours for Guinness? Just curious because I have lived here for a few years and although I'm Irish, I normally drink Leo.

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Best deal on Guinness is at the Witches Oyster Bar on Soi Ruam Rudee, near Ploen Chit BTS. Buy one get one free, so effectively half price, assuming you'll be drinking more than one pint (they'll bring your second free one after you've finished the first if you like, rather than both coming together).

Not a bad pint in there either for Bangkok standards: but there's nowhere that really stands out as serving the best Guinness - all pubs have their on-days and off-days I find. If the pub itself is fairly nice, such as the Bull's Head, The Dubliner, etc. then there's a higher chance that the Guinness will probably be OK. If the pub's clearly pretty crap, such as the Duke of Wellington on Silom or the Robin Hood on Sukhumvit, then don't bother ordering the Guinness.

To each his own. I like the Duke of Wellington, I'm not impressed with O'Reillys, and I'm happy to go to the Dubliner and Molly Malones while finding Bull's Head too "in your face".

It's actually quite a pleasant pastime hunting for the perfect Guinness!

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Think Guinness is now included again in the Sunday evening happy hour 'Toss the Boss' at the Bulls Head. Whilst I too have yet to find a pint of the black stuff here that really hits the mark, at least you might get it for free at the BH! Worth a try!!

CC

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