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craigt3365
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Definitely take a picture and go to city hall. If they aren't responsive, then tell them you're going to complain to Bangkok. That, sometimes, gets their attention.
Sadly, the police won't do much about it.
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Vegas is great for a 13 year old girl. Sure, she'll be around slot machines and card tables, but there is sooooo much to do and see. It truly is a family destination now.
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Your checked bag will be no problem. But they won't let you carry it on unless purchased at duty free in the US as you are leaving.
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The only advantage of taking the bus over the plane is that you see some of the country unless it is night time travel. I perfer the train myself - bus to Chumphun and then train to BKK - just a suggestion.
Probably good to mention traveling by bus at night can be quite dangerous.
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You might be interested in something like this then:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destination_management
Most tour companies have set agendas. If you don't like their agenda, you're stuck. Do you know exactly what you want to see??? Also, really easy to contact the hotel. Almost all hotels in major tourist areas can handle all the details for you. It ain't cheap, but they'll do everything.
P.S. the everglades are quite a long way from Disneyland Florida. Probably a 4 hour drive or more.
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Travel there is sooooo easy, I'd just get your own tickets and do it yourself. If these are the only places you are interested in going to. If not, try the Bangkok Post. Lots of ads there for tour packages to the US. I'm not sure what day, but one day they have a special section on travel.
Also, some travel agents are listed here:
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/527870-airline-information-and-flight-deals-for-expats/
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Sounds good, but I think you'll need a laptop for the pics. I found it very hard to deal with pics on anything else. As far as security, it should really be a problem...depending on where you are staying. But theft here is pretty rare unless you are out wandering around late at night.
I'd fly to KK. It's a looooong bus ride....and a cheap flight.
Get an ATM card with a different bank. That way you have a backup. I've never used a money belt here. But don't normally have that much cash on me. Just use the ATM. You might even be able to setup a bank account here and use their ATM?
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So are they going to sue Nike also as the factory they buy from employs some kids. Are they going to sue the company in Bangladesh that supplies copy levi 501 jeans because they hire girls for dying and sewing. Are they going to sue the thousands of companies in Cambodia and Afghanistan that hire kids to work 10 hours a day.
Even the building next door has children mixing cement for block work and painting, are they going to sue that builder ? ... it's rubbish... the only people who benefit are the lawyers. They are rubbing their hands with excitement. The kids however lose the job, cannot help support the family anymore, just more problems to put food on the table.
Actually, many companies have been sued over illegal/underage labor that's used overseas. I think it's great. Hit the companies where it hurts. Profits.
Then the children will be able to go to school and hopefully get an education. Not work instead. I know it's a vicious cycle, but it can be broken. Though not easy.
These are class action lawsuits that are done on the part of all those who bought this product without knowing how it was manufactured. It'd be great if the money went to the slave labor instead, but that's a Thailand problem.
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Shows the police are still not doing their job. Who would've guessed. LOL
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Sounds great! What an experience!!!! That's a part of Thailand I'd really like to explore.
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The weather will the be least of your problems. Sept 29 to Oct 10 will be Chinese Golden Week. Thailand with will be packed to the rafters with Chinese tourists.
Ugh. I made the mistake of visiting the Grand Palace during Chinese New Year. What an absolute mess. Never again. Thanks for the heads up! I'll avoid the major tourist spots at this time....
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One of the big differences in quality red wine is how it's aged. The wines I like the best are aged in oak barrels. And a very good one is aged in oak barrels that were previously used for brandy. Makes a very unique taste. Some wineries only use a barrel one time. IMHO, this makes a huge difference in taste. These fruit wines are aged in stainless steel vats.
In the end, it's really up to your taste. And budget. Wine is no longer cheap here so we're forced into lower end alternatives. Sad.
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Unfortunately, that's a very rainy time of the year. Not the best place to be if you want time on the beach. That being said, it doesn't tend to rain all day. Just in spurts. But there can be several downpours a day. Making your time on the sand a bit chaotic.
I've read Samui and the associated islands are a good place to be. Phuket gets hit pretty hard. With that being said, we're getting very little rain this year. Of course, that could change in a heartbeat. Also, around Phuket, many places shut down on the smaller and more isolated beaches/islands. Water transport might be shut down...or dangerous.
Cha am is OK, but IMHO, not one of the better beaches. It's OK, but packed with Thais from Bangkok on the weekends. Chock a block with traffic to match.
I'd love to hear from others, but if it's beach time you want, Samui and surrounds might be your best bet. Forget Koh Chang. It's one of the wettest places in Thailand.
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It's not that big of a deal. These fruit wines are at the low end of the market. Not too different from the beer market. You have mass produced beers, and hand crafted ones. But what's brought in under the label of "fruit wine" is the bottom of the market. I'll take a real malbec from Argentina any day! LOL
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Thanks for that info. Ok so maybe putting a ride out of the question I'm looking for a place where you can spend a day with one where they let you feed and bathe it ect.
I wouldn't rule out your ride providing you find an ethical place where you ride on the mahout style. Those chair contraptions are a disgrace. It's easy to take the high moral ground on this issue but it's a fact that these animals have been broken in. What's is important is how the "rescued" ones are treated.
The problem is, you go for rides, it creates demand, they go into the jungle and get more babies. Which are abused so you can ride them. And the circle continues.
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I wonder if the sarcastic subreddit group is from England or some other European utopia. They are obsessed with this topic, perhaps as a way to avoid thinking about their own lot in life.
Im Dutch, you mean we can't comment on the fact that the US is a crazy dangerous place with many gun deaths and idiots with guns ?
I guess we also can't comment on the US police shooting black for no reason at all ?
When something is based on facts I would not call it bashing.
Please find things wrong with my country and you probably will see me agreeing with you as I don't close my eyes to the faults in my country. Because every country has its faults. But the shootings like this in the US are starting to become the norm.
I'm not trying to defend the US, because it's policy towards firearm ownership is beyond bizarre. But, in all my life there, I never encountered a gun in public, never had a run in with anybody who had a gun (other than a cop). I was a hunter, so saw plenty of guns. But never in public. Then again, I never visited places like Harlem, South Central LA or various other areas.
I've seen more guns in public in places like Panama, Ecuador, Philippines...and the first automatic weapon I ever saw, was at the Airport on arrival in Germany in 1982. Never seen one up close and in person before.
Just saying....
P.S. I did see a guy carrying one when I was in the bush in Alaska on a snowmobile ride. But I guess that's to be expected.
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Seems they are quite good:
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Tlhe Cuban people/government are being remarkably generous in making peace with this arrogant, aggressive government in Washington, which has shafted the Cubans royally for over 60 years.
I hope it does not all end as bad as it did in the mid to late 1950s, when the Mafia was in full control there.
The Cuban people have nothing to do with this. It's their government that's been repressive the past 60 years. Ask any ordinary Cuban and they'll tell you. Can't blame the US government for this. The mafia was previously in control due to their government at the time. Greedy and corrupt. Nothing to do with the US.
And even if travel restrictions are lifted, it may not become that popular. No restrictions on the DR or Haiti, yet very few vacation there. Just too dangerous.
Cuba's made payments to several other countries for property and business that were nationalized. Basically admitting what they did was wrong.
Cuba has been open to the rest of the world for the past 60 years and yet the island's infrastructure is an absolute mess.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba#Independence_.281902.E2.80.931959.29
The United States government initially reacted favorably to the Cuban revolution, seeing it as part of a movement to bring democracy to Latin America.[93] Castro's legalization of the Communist party and the hundreds of executions that followed caused a deterioration in the relationship between the two countries.[93] The promulgation of the Agrarian Reform Law, expropriating thousands of acres of farmland, further worsened relations.[93] In February 1960, Castro signed a commercial agreement with Soviet Vice-Premier Anastas Mikoyan.[93] -
The floating market in Pattaya down at 40 is absurd too. Obviously they make money from the other establishments to put them higher.
The floating market is not a good tourist attraction. Only frequented by the hordes of packaged tourists arriving by the bus load.
I think we've heard enough about this.
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We are no longer backing the moderate rebels because, well they are not moderate, and we are not backing Assad because he was portrayed as a tyrant when we were backing the moderate rebels. The refugees are collateral damage from US/UK foreign policy.
Russia's involved in Syria up to their neck and supplying lots of weapons. Can't just blame one party for this. It's too complex.
Assad: Russia signed arms deals during Syria conflict Syrian president appears to contradict Russian claims that Moscow supplies weapons under contracts signed before revolt. -
Good example.
The Walking Street of Pattaya should easily be in top 5, not 15. Obviously no money paid to TA for this one.
That's why TA is good. Not everyone agrees WS is a top tourist attraction in the Chonburi area. I'm one.
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If the park allows you to ride the elephant, then it's been broken and abused. And something I didn't know until recently, it's really bad for their backs. Plus, there's the safety issue. I'd hate to think of how many news reports I've read about tourists being injured...or killed...while riding or being around these magnificent and wild animals. If you want to visit an elephant park, the one listed here is probably the best:
http://expertvagabond.com/elephants-in-thailand/
Elephant HealthTheir spines cannot support the weight of people. Carrying people on their backs all day can lead to permanent spinal injuries. Imagine carrying a 50 pound backpack for nine hours a day, every day on your back. Even after an hour or so, you can feel the weight of the backpack. Imagine what it would feel like to have it on your back nearly all of your waking hours. And, the long-term damage that can come from having it on your back all day. It’s the same with elephants.
Not only is there the issue of their spines not being made to carry people, but the actual implications from having the chair or Howdah attached to their backs. The contraption rubs on the back, causing blisters that can get infected. In addition, there’s the wear and tear on the elephant’s feet. Long-term trekking can cause foot infections and injuries.
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It's not wine. They import the fruit juice so they can avoid the taxes and then turn it into an "alcoholic" beverage here. It's horrible stuff. Gives me a massive hangover. But then again, so does real red wine! LOL
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Many cities around the world are cracking down on this. Plus, each building can set it's own rules and regulations. I use to live in a condo where NO rentals were allowed at all. Only owner occupied.