Thailand (Air India flights)

Heliflyguy

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A lot of British people are too, in Thailand its more likely to be people in /from the far south and generally down to religious beliefs rather than personal.

A helpful bit in here about explaining in Thai that you are a vegetarian and other options.

http://www.thebackpacker.net/travel-guide/travel-stories/thailand/147/

Doshwaster

lesley74 wrote: »

Thanks Doshwater. I would certainly try first, and it's good to know there's some starchy filling food if I need it too

I'm sure you will be fine. Thailand is one of the hardest countries in the world to go hungry in. You are never more than a few feet away from food and Thais like to graze on snacks all day rather than pig out on big meals.

Food courts and markets are always a good place to start as there will be masses of choice and the prices are so low that if you try something and don't like it then just buy something else.

Dragonista

My family live in Bangkok and I am there quite often on business. What do you want to do?

In Bangkok I highly recommend Oasis Spa. Honestly the most wonderful experience. It's not the cheapest (it's still cheap though) but I felt like a queen when I went there last month, private room for two with outdoor shower and bathroom. Friendly staff. Ginger tea at the beginning and end. Only had an hour, the aromatherapy massage, but I'd love to have had longer.

I'd also recomment chatuchak market.

Next to the Shangri-la hotel there's a dock (don't remember the dock stop name, but the hotel is a landmark, they also do a good brunch on the river if you're there on a Sunday) where you can take a private boat ride up the river to Wat Pho (which is where the reclining Buddha is and definitely worth a visit). The trip is about an hour but remember to haggle. Also there are two piers, one is the official one, and the other is a 20baht charge pp (it's nothing, but frustrating when you're taken to the wrong one). Near Wat Po you can also find The Deck restaurant which is located right on the river. Good value thai food.

Another restaurant I recommend is Monsoon on Sukhumvit Soi 8 and Cabbages and Condoms on Sukhumvit Soi 12 (complete with after dinner condoms) the latter will be more of an experience though since the decor is made of condoms. Both good thai food.

I've been told the River Kwai tour is a must do too.