British ex-pat living in Pattaya since 2000. Married with 2 beautiful children, I'm passionate about Thailand and all things Thai.
Thailand: Advice sought for December-Jan family trip
As already mentioned, take the overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The 2nd class sleeper is the most popular, gets into Chiang Mai in the early morning. The scenery through the mountains and countryside alone is well worth the ride. You can book that in advance... See More
Thailand: looking for an innovative, flexible, friendly tour guide or company
Hi Esther, Viator offer a custom tour service, you can contact guides in the area and propose an offer to them. There's a little more information on the link below, and a direct link to the Viator guides page from where you can contact any... See More
Thailand: Must See/Must Do's in Thailand?
I just came back from Chiang Mai, my own suggestion would be the hill tribe tour. You easily find and book them on-line, we used Journey Smile http://www.journeycnx.com/chiangmai-tours.php They were the cheapest I could find, great guide and excellent value for money.... See More
Thailand: Best way to go about getting an entry Visa?
As a British citizen you do not need a visa on entry, you qualify for visa exemption. You will be given 30 days on arrival. See More
Thailand: Rejected from Thailand with no onward travel?
You will find if you do have a problem it will be at the airport in your home country. The last time I flew from Manchester UK on a one way ticket they were going to insist I bought a forward ticket. After telling them I had been living in Thailand for 15 years they took... See More
Chiang Mai: Where are cruelty free places to see elephants in Chiang Mai?
Try the Elephant Nature Park, it has a great reputation. The elephants there are rescued, no trekking or shows, it's all about caring for the elephants. See More
Thailand: Best temples to visit in Thailand?
Being based in Bangkok you'll be very close to Ayutthaya Historical Park. Well worth a visit, remains of many old temples which were trashed when the Burmese invaded Thailand. See More
Koh Chang: Anyone have advice on places to stay and visit while on Koh Chang?
If you're looking for a quiet beach, consider Long Beach and Klong Kloi Beach, in my opinion the the quiet beaches don't match the quality of the more popular beaches but check them out, I guess it's a matter of preference.... See More
Koh Chang: Where to stay for less than $100 but still in a nice and good location.
Take a look at resorts on Klong Prao Beach, we stayed there 2 years ago, I was going to suggest Klong Prao Resort, we had a great time there, but I already checked on Agoda and unfortunately they are booked up. Another nice looking resort on the beach... See More
Thailand: What are your safety tips for travel in Thailand?
Generally speaking Thailand is quite safe, most crimes committed against tourists tend to opportunist, such as jewellery and bag snatches. Best advice is to leave your gold at home and don't flaunt your money. Avoid dark, unpopulated roads, Many of these snatches are... See More
