Have Any OT'ers Traveled to Thailand?

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feeds@yuku.com (Kanunu) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:23:36 GMT

I've lived in Thailand for 20 years and I will live the rest of my life here, as I have residency.

I have traveled around the world and Thailand is still my favourite for holidays because the country is beautiful and the people are beautiful, and by that I mean friendly and fun and non-judgmental. Besides that I like a Buddhist country.

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feeds@yuku.com (chicaguapa) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:41:18 GMT

I've travelled all over Thailand over the last 10 years. Its an amazing place.

It really depends what you want to do as the country is so diverse and has it all.

If you want nice beaches then head down south. Stay away from Phuket - its very overrated. Head for somewhere like Koh Tao or Koh Phi Phi. If you are going down that way time it so that you can nip over to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party. Its full of backpackers but you really should experience it at...

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feeds@yuku.com (Gnarl24) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:31:37 GMT

Has anyone been to the Tiger Temple outside of Kanchanaburi? I've been reading about this and the idea of being able to be so close to real live tigers and getting the chance to pet them and even interact with the tiger cubs interests me. I've got quite a few video's up on youtube of this place, just curious if anyone has went here?

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feeds@yuku.com (Piranhahaha) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:30:17 GMT

Yeah I heard something about that, too. Ao Maya's actually a national park, and filming on it provoked some dispute between conservationists and the producers, the former saying that it shouldn't be disturbed and the producers saying the above and that they had cleaned it up and improved it.

All I can say is that when I was there, it was nothing short of paradise.

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feeds@yuku.com (merkyl) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:15:04 GMT

Bangkok's insane and those beaches are among the most beautiful I've ever seen -- rent "The Beach" with Leo, which was filmed there (Ko Phi Phi & Ao Maya) and you'll see what I mean.

I thought I read somewhere that the beach the used was nasty and covered with trash and needles and it had to be cleaned up to be used for the movie.

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feeds@yuku.com (MidnightPrince69) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:47:51 GMT

That's a good itinerary. Was there almost two years ago. Avoid pagong beach in Phucket. It's way too loud and the beaches are packed.

The Similian Islands were terrific. I have footage of dolphins following our speed boat for 10 minutes.

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feeds@yuku.com (Gnarl24) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:37:28 GMT

I've been looking more into this, the past few days, basically everything is paid for, its a tour group for college students (18-26yrs old) for 14 days, and you have guided sightseeing tours to various places, and then you usually have the afternoon and evening off to do your own venturing/more sightseeing. You also get a few free days too. I've read over the itinerary and I think I'd enjoy it! Of course there are other places too that aren't on the itinerary that I'd want...

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feeds@yuku.com (Piranhahaha) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:15:30 GMT

I've been to Thailand twice, years ago to Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and then to the beaches in the south one month before the tsunami.

Go.

Bangkok's insane and those beaches are among the most beautiful I've ever seen -- rent "The Beach" with Leo, which was filmed there (Ko Phi Phi & Ao Maya) and you'll see what I mean. But... that area was ground zero for the tsunami, so I don't know what it's like now, but I'm certain the Thais...

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feeds@yuku.com (blockhose) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:34:13 GMT

Did a Business/vacation dealie in Bangkok. Fucking amazing place. The cultural differences and historical landmarks alone will make the trip memorable. More wats then you can shake squash's stick at. Took a day trip up to Ayatthea (the old capital, before the Burmese attacked on war elephants and beheaded all the buddha statues). Great street food in Bangkok - and it's cheap. Your plane tix will be the most expensive thing on the journey. If you want more info, drop me a PM....

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feeds@yuku.com (hatebrigade) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:39:00 GMT

Gnarl24 wrote:

hatebrigade wrote:
I FUCKING HATE EF. Never do business with them.

I had a good experience with EF on my first trip with them to Northen Europe last summer. I don't think they are overpriced, at least compared to some of the companies you look into, you get your moneys worth, you don't have to deal with the hassle of...

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feeds@yuku.com (khnum) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:29:22 GMT

Gayest merkyl post ever?

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feeds@yuku.com (merkyl) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:48:49 GMT

Me too, I hate Kate Beckinsale.

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feeds@yuku.com (Gnarl24) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:30:02 GMT

Kitten Gloves wrote:
NO, but I've heard the beaches are beautiful and it's areally bad idea to try and smuggle heroin or gold out of the country. I'd love to go.

Anyone ever see that movie, Breakdown Palace, I think it took place in Thailand, these girls take this guys bag they met to the airport for him and go down for his drugs and are taken to this prison where they get beat with bamboo sticks!...

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feeds@yuku.com (Gnarl24) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:26:53 GMT

hatebrigade wrote:
I FUCKING HATE EF. Never do business with them.

I had a good experience with EF on my first trip with them to Northen Europe last summer. I don't think they are overpriced, at least compared to some of the companies you look into, you get your moneys worth, you don't have to deal with the hassle of planning the trip/transportation and you meet a lot of great people on the trip. I've...

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feeds@yuku.com (ColbyRulesAll) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:37:13 GMT

I've never been to Thailand, but I have traveled to get Thai food and wicked fantastic Thai weed.

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feeds@yuku.com (star jumper) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:35:07 GMT

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feeds@yuku.com (jane1958) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:55:15 GMT

Blockhose did. PM him for details

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feeds@yuku.com (MidwayHaven) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:53:30 GMT

Meanwhile I've been to Ayutthaya.

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feeds@yuku.com (Apprentice Talker) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:35:41 GMT

I went to Thailand back in November 2006 with me and my parents during my Semester Break in College. I went to Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom on the elephant show which our tour guide went to existing temples and an elephant show with a program. My father booked tickets for us for the Philippine Airlines flight to Bangkok. I first arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport outside Bangkok, which the old airport (Don Mueang) had closed for military aircraft until it reopened in February 2007. I saw Thai...

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feeds@yuku.com (Kanunu) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:57:19 GMT

Tres Gay wrote:
My brother Bill lives there and likes it very much. He's been there for more than 20 years.

That's all I got.

Do I know your bro?

Have Any OT'ers Traveled to Thailand?

feeds@yuku.com (Gnarl24) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:25:13 GMT

I've been looking into taking a 14 day trip through EF Collegebreak to Thailand, just curious if any OT'ers have traveled to Thailand and what there thoughts were about their stay? The more I read about certain places and the culture/history the more compelled to get things rolling for this trip next May.