Visting Thailand

[sam1999]

hello friends

I am planning to visit Thailand this year for my vacations. I heard a lot about thailand and its natural beauty. As this is my first time to spend my vacations in thailand, I need your feedback regarding following queries.

1) What is the best time to visit in thailand (September 2010 - December 2010)?and how is the wheather between sept - Dec.

2) How much would one required to have in terms of Thai Bhat to stay atleast 7 days and explore thailand?

3) What about the Hotels charges in bankok (starting from 2-3 satrs and 4-5 stars)

4) Can one rent a room from the local people? if yes then how?

5) What about the tourist guide and their pacakages? either one should avail it or hire local person for the trip?

6) Is there female tourist guide available and what are the charges for 7 days in Thai Bhat?

I am looking forward for the reply.

Regards

[nowork114]

1. Depends what you want to do ... Nana and Patpong open all year around, for islands Nov - March

2. As above - you can survive with approx 3,000 THB / Day (no girls included)

3. From 250 hostel at Khaosan through 3,000 for standard room up to 50,000 for Royal Suites

4. Can but not recommended in Bangkok - might wake up with shorts only and nothing left

5. Every local travel agency can organize

6. Tourist guide (i mean the one who take you travel around) approx 1,000 - 2,000 THB / Day - if you want different type of exploring Thailand then the charges are up to the number of guides ... for 7 days you get usually discount

[frankthetank]

Can't say anything else, that really sums it up!

[sarahsbloke]

3. From 250 hostel at Khaosan through 3,000 for standard room up to 50,000 for Royal Suites

I've not found anywhere below 600bht a night round there (Bangkok) .... but in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai 200bht a night is fairly easy

[Zpete]

Staying just a week is not long.

I suggest you try backpackers, many good ones with b/fast inc.

They will only be too helpful in suggesting places to visit, and cheapest.

Lots of fellow travellers for up to date info.

Mid November this year you will be able to enjoy Loy Krathon, top festival on Thai calendar

At that time of the year, Chiang Mai is a good option.

Take o/nite train, sleeper, travel and accommodation in one hit, my way, I visit at least once a year.

Shopping, if interested, is nore reasonable in Chiang Mai... inc gals hehe.

Lots to do up there, my fave for having a rest.

My other regular place is on Phuket, usually Chalong, easy to get to most places, half the price of Patong, which is getting as dear as Bangkok.

I can suggest many accommodation options, and sites to explore for what suits you.

PM me with any questions.

[sam1999]

1. Depends what you want to do ... Nana and Patpong open all year around, for islands Nov - March

2. As above - you can survive with approx 3,000 THB / Day (no girls included)

3. From 250 hostel at Khaosan through 3,000 for standard room up to 50,000 for Royal Suites

4. Can but not recommended in Bangkok - might wake up with shorts only and nothing left

5. Every local travel agency can organize

6. Tourist guide (i mean the one who take you travel around) approx 1,000 - 2,000 THB / Day - if you want different type of exploring Thailand then the charges are up to the number of guides ... for 7 days you get usually discount

Thanks a lot for your reply.

1) i see

2) included a girl (only one) then what would be the daily cost of living there?

3) thanks

4) aww i see, thanks for the information

5) what are their charges?

6) from where can i hire one female tourist guide?

Thanks in advance

[sam1999]

3. From 250 hostel at Khaosan through 3,000 for standard room up to 50,000 for Royal Suites

I've not found anywhere below 600bht a night round there (Bangkok) .... but in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai 200bht a night is fairly easy

I see. how far are they from bankok?

[nowork114]

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<br>1. Depends what you want to do ... Nana and Patpong open all year around, for islands Nov - March<br>2. As above - you can survive with approx 3,000 THB / Day (no girls included)<br>3. From 250 hostel at Khaosan through 3,000 for standard room up to 50,000 for Royal Suites<br>4. Can but not recommended in Bangkok - might wake up with shorts only and nothing left<br>5. Every local travel agency can organize<br>6. Tourist guide (i mean the one who take you travel around) approx 1,000 - 2,000 THB / Day - if you want different type of exploring Thailand then the charges are up to the number of guides ... for 7 days you get usually discount <img src="http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" class="bbc_emoticon" alt=""><br>

<br><br>Thanks a lot for your reply. <br><br>1) i see<br><br>2) included a girl (only one) then what would be the daily cost of living there?<br><br>3) thanks <br><br>4) aww i see, thanks for the information<br><br>5) what are their charges?<br><br>6) from where can i hire one female tourist guide? <br><br>Thanks in advance<br><br><br>

<br><br>AD 2 Charge is usually per room, some hotels will charge extra for breakfast and will need girls' ID to be left at the counter - just remind you to put all valuable is safe<br><br>AD 5 1,500 - 2,000 / Day for TRAVELING ONLY - No other services included<br><br>AD 6 Depends where you go and what type of guide you need - for Traveling try any tourist agency around Kaosan area, for other go to Patpong, Nana or Pattaya (charges depend on model you require and mileage)<br><br><br>

[nowork114]

3. From 250 hostel at Khaosan through 3,000 for standard room up to 50,000 for Royal Suites

I've not found anywhere below 600bht a night round there (Bangkok) .... but in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai 200bht a night is fairly easy

I see. how far are they from bankok?

You didn't go to the very small dark Sois with dirty guesthouses ... there you can even stay for 100 - cockroaches included

[hhgz]

There are many flophouses, opps...backpacker hostels, on/near Khao San road, and they are on the order of 200THB/night. Don't expect room service, a private bath, or cable TV.

There are higher-end hostels in the Silom/Sathorm area, and they run around 700THB/night.

[sam1999]

Staying just a week is not long.

I suggest you try backpackers, many good ones with b/fast inc.

They will only be too helpful in suggesting places to visit, and cheapest.

Lots of fellow travellers for up to date info.

Mid November this year you will be able to enjoy Loy Krathon, top festival on Thai calendar

At that time of the year, Chiang Mai is a good option.

Take o/nite train, sleeper, travel and accommodation in one hit, my way, I visit at least once a year.

Shopping, if interested, is nore reasonable in Chiang Mai... inc gals hehe.

Lots to do up there, my fave for having a rest.

My other regular place is on Phuket, usually Chalong, easy to get to most places, half the price of Patong, which is getting as dear as Bangkok.

I can suggest many accommodation options, and sites to explore for what suits you.

PM me with any questions.

Thanks for the detail reply. I have emailed you privately.

by the way I am planning to visit there from Dec 25, 2010 to 01, Jan 2011.

can you suggest me how to make this trip a wonderful within my budget?

[sam1999]

Thanks Network for your reply.

any hotel suggestion where i can find dance party at night and easy access to bankok markets and easy to travel from one place to another plus not too far from the bankok airport.

tell me the website of your company for the tourism pacakages.

[nowork114]

Thanks Network for your reply.

any hotel suggestion where i can find dance party at night and easy access to bankok markets and easy to travel from one place to another plus not too far from the bankok airport.

tell me the website of your company for the tourism pacakages.

Kaosan Road - backpackers paradise. When you arrive just take a taxi and walk around - plenty of hotels, no need to book anything in advance. Same for travel agency - there are min 100 in walking discance around Khaosan Road