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Inside Background
What to bring to Patong 
Shirts that don't show the sweat (black or white are good) Plenty of stuff to...
Last edited: 17 July 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Freedom Beach 
  Freedom Beach is a ten-minute ride by long-tail boat out and around the...
Last edited: 14 November 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
If you want to dine out a little more upgrade, try De Meritzios.  The...
Last edited: 05 April 2008
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Thailand is the "Baht" (sounds like Bat).  One Baht is divided...
Last edited: 11 July 2008
Crossing the Border 
Usually visitors to Thailand fly to the Bangkok airport (BKK).  Then proceed to...
Last edited: 05 February 2008
Emergencies 
Useful numbers  for foreigners who traveling in Chiang Mai. Emergency Call...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
Important Phrases 
Transliteration of Thai to English - is difficult to do well - almost...
Last edited: 22 February 2008
Telephones 
Getting international tel... calls costs much in Thailand. At the arrival...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping  Tipping in customary in Thailand, although perhaps not to the extent...
Last edited: 20 April 2008
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: 26 September 2006
Be prepared 
This is being written in response to some of the reviews  read on here about...
Last edited: 11 June 2007
Checklist for visiting Thailand 
Here are 40 things to think about when visiting Thailand … Bring a cell phone...
Last edited: 03 January 2008
Do's and Don'ts 
What do Thais see when they see you, the foreign tourist? Knowing this will...
Last edited: 20 May 2008
Taxis In Bangkok 
Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a tricky, frustrating - and cheap or expensive...
Last edited: 16 April 2008
Vacation Rentals 
Renting a house instead of a hotel in Thailand is an exciting option...
Last edited: 27 October 2007
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