I posted a trip awhile back about a possible trip with the family to Thailand. Well, Friday we go. We fly Emirates to Dubai then to Bangkok. From Bangkok we drive directly to Kanchanaburi and stay at a floating hotel called X2.Its on the River Kwai. The bridge, and War Memorial to the WWII soldiers that died there as depicted in the movie Bridge on the River Kwai will be a stop. I'm bring fishing gear and hope to tie into a river monster. We will stay there for 2 days then travel further up river to another floating Hotel on the river Kwai called Float House.More fishing from there. We will stay there 1 night then return to Bangkok to fly to the island of Koh Samui. I rented a ocean front home there called Villa Manta and plan on 3 days there before heading back to Bangkok for 2 final days at the Chatrium riverfront Hotel.
Has any body visited any of these Hotels or locations? Any tips or must see attractions?
May 17, 2017, 05:12 AM
12131
Don't know about any of those, but prep yourself HERE
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May 17, 2017, 05:31 AM
AllenInAR
Please take lots of pictures. Thailand looks like a fascinating place.
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May 17, 2017, 06:02 AM
Sig2340
Watch you don't eat too many of the pan fried roaches.
Have great trip.
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May 17, 2017, 07:31 AM
Jeff Yarchin
I've been to Bangkok and Phuket a couple of times and loved it. IMO the two best things about Thailand are the people and the street food.
I think the Thais are the warmest, friendliest people in Asia. Learning a few words, especially 'please and thank you' will go a long way.
Since you you'll be in the rivers make sure you your shots are updated as Doc mentioned above.
Have great time!
May 17, 2017, 07:41 AM
cooger
I'm in a class for work and my roommate is from Thailand. I'll ask him later today.
May 17, 2017, 09:03 AM
Rightwire
You're GOING WHERE??
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There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive.
It seems like you'll be in the Hotel/Boat for the majority of the trip. If you'd like more insite, send me an email: david@mimisjewelryinc.com
DO NOT PURCHASE GEMS IN Kanchanaburi!
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May 17, 2017, 12:17 PM
Johnny 3eagles
Do not audition for "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders".
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May 17, 2017, 02:22 PM
kz1000
steer clear of women with Adam's Apples & big hands.
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May 17, 2017, 02:41 PM
BBMW
For a long time, Thailand was the go to place for a vacation in SE Asia. But I seem to recall that they've been having a bout of political instability lately.
May 17, 2017, 04:19 PM
armored
quote:
Originally posted by Sig2340: Watch you don't eat too many of the pan fried roaches.
Have great trip.
I would like to eat things I don't already eat on a daily basis here in Chicago.
May 17, 2017, 05:36 PM
jhe888
My legal assistant went to Thailand for her honeymoon. One of the other guys in the office warned her to be very careful as she could easily be kidnapped and sold into the white slave trade.
Turned out she wasn't kidnapped.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
May 17, 2017, 05:37 PM
PD
Always do the reach-around so you don't end up with more than you bargained for
May 17, 2017, 06:55 PM
Rln_21
quote:
Originally posted by armored: I posted a trip awhile back about a possible trip with the family to Thailand. Well, Friday we go. We fly Emirates to Dubai then to Bangkok. From Bangkok we drive directly to Kanchanaburi and stay at a floating hotel called X2.Its on the River Kwai. The bridge, and War Memorial to the WWII soldiers that died there as depicted in the movie Bridge on the River Kwai will be a stop. I'm bring fishing gear and hope to tie into a river monster. We will stay there for 2 days then travel further up river to another floating Hotel on the river Kwai called Float House.More fishing from there. We will stay there 1 night then return to Bangkok to fly to the island of Koh Samui. I rented a ocean front home there called Villa Manta and plan on 3 days there before heading back to Bangkok for 2 final days at the Chatrium riverfront Hotel.
Has any body visited any of these Hotels or locations? Any tips or must see attractions?
Been to all those places, Koh Samui is nice. Memorial at River Kwai is interesting.
Theres obviously lots of great Thai food, they also have a large Indian population and excellent Indian food.
Originally posted by jhe888: My legal assistant went to Thailand for her honeymoon. One of the other guys in the office warned her to be very careful as she could easily be kidnapped and sold into the white slave trade.
Turned out she wasn't kidnapped.
So she voluntarily became a white slave?
May 17, 2017, 09:36 PM
FenderBender
if you've got a teenage son, have THAT talk. I know it's unsavory but that's a lot better than herpes.
