Help Fang Plan Our SE Asia Holiday

Bob_the_Saver

FANG wrote: »

how can I get to them without ripped off or mugged by taxi drivers

Cheers

FANG

Public transport

dawyldthing

theres travel agent things on every corner that will do great deals for trips and transport

Voyager2002

dawyldthing wrote: »

theres travel agent things on every corner that will do great deals for trips and transport

The tourist buses in Thailand are not safe: while they are ridiculously cheap, they are poorly maintained and will lead you into a range of rip-off situations. Get around the way Thai people do: the buses that leave from bus stations are well-maintained and comfortable, and offer good value for money.

FANG

Hi Folks so what great beach resorts would you recommend near to Bangkok and saigon. also some cool hotels would be great in these places as well

Thanks for all your help

FANG

penrhyn

You can take a female companion with you to Thailand but you have to pay corkage.:D

I'd recommend Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai if you are going to Thailand, and probably avoid Patpong in BKK!!

PS Google Street view is available in Thailand.

claire16c

I stayed here in Saigon - lovely hotel.

http://www.ducvuonghotel.com/

Free dinners too! And internet.

I worked in London so it was easy for me to go to the embassy to get my visa done but if you dont you will need to either travel there, or risk posting them your passport.

totallybored

claire16c wrote: »

I stayed here in Saigon - lovely hotel.

http://www.ducvuonghotel.com/

Free dinners too! And internet.

I worked in London so it was easy for me to go to the embassy to get my visa done but if you dont you will need to either travel there, or risk posting them your passport.

You can get a visa on arrival for Vietnam. You must apply in advance to get a letter to present at the airport but it's really easy. I used myvietnamvisa, hotels will also offer the service for the letter. Can only be used if arriving by plane though I think.

I've just been to Nha trang for the beach which is about 7 hours by train from Saigon. Absolutely hated it though.

FANG

Right ive been whittling even more and my now itinery stands at:-

Bangkok 6 days

Beach resort 8 days

Can someone let me know which is the best one to visit out of these

Phuket
Krabi
Koh Samui
Pattya
Hua Hin

Which beach resort would you go to and why

Thanks

FANG

penrhyn

6 days seems a little long for Bangkok, once you've done the Grand Palace, and Wat Po, Jim Thompsons house, the Snake farm and the Ancient City, and had a trip up the Chao Praya, an evening in Patpong and/or Soi Cowboy and a bit of shopping you'll be ready to move on.

FANG

How long do you think I need in Bangkok then mate

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