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Thailand Trip Idea

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  • koh chang is good for beachy time and easy by bus from Bangkok Dont think prices are as extortionate as phuket either
  • DUKE
    DUKE Posts: 7,360 Forumite
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    I did my first Multi-Centre to Thailand with Travelbag this year. We went to Bangkok for 3 nights, Chiang Mai for 3 nights, & Cha Am for 8 nights. Bangkok's a must, & food's so cheap on the street & at Terminal 21! We rode elephants in Chaing Mai, & sat in a cage with tigers, I held snakes & scorpions :eek: In Cha Am we stayed in log cabins in a jungle type atmosphere, but on the coast. It was so quiet but there was a taxi driver who we hired to take us to various places during the day. We went to Monkey Island, & Monkey Mountain where they roam freely. Whatever you do you'll have a fantastic trip!
  • Mardrew
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    We were first timers to Thailand in July 2013. Our route was similar to mvteng's and Duke's mentioned above:


    Bangkok - 4 nights - flew Air Asia to:
    Chiang Mai - 4 nights - took local bus to:
    Chiang Rai - 2 nights - flew Air Asia and then hired a driver to take us from DMK airport to:
    Hua Hin - 5 nights - hired a driver to take us back to:
    Bangkok - 1 night


    Hua Hin was our rest and relaxation part of the holiday. From memory, we decided on here as it was one of the best places - in terms of the weather - for that time of year.


    We had a guide and driver for 1 day in Bangkok; a guide/driver for 2 days in Chiang Mai and 1 1/2 days in Chiang Rai. We learnt so much from them and was money well spent. They added so much to our holiday. Would recommend you look in to doing this.
  • cherabelle
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    Thank you so much, I think I am going to try and stay out there 3 weeks even if the rest of the group cant afford to or take that long off work. It sounds amazing, I am so excited hearing everyone's experiences already.

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  • Doshwaster
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    cherabelle wrote: »
    Thank you so much, I think I am going to try and stay out there 3 weeks even if the rest of the group cant afford to or take that long off work. It sounds amazing, I am so excited hearing everyone's experiences already.

    The great thing about Thailand is that you don't need to book a package holiday or organised tour. Just get a return ticket to Bangkok and then just follow your nose. It's one of the easiest (and cheapest) countries in the world to travel around.
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