Thailand Trip Report

+1 Singapore. We chose a 35 minute connection in Changi and it was fine.
 
eg2505 said:
question from my side, I understand most flights to Thailand from JHB go via Dubai, is this the cheapest? or can flying somewhere alternative work out cheaper?

like flying from jhb to Hong kong (direct) and catching a Dragonair to Thailand, phuket?
or even flying via LHR via BA direct to Thailand work out cheaper

reason I ask, is I would rather avoid that part of the world (Dubai) if possible, for political reasons.
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How much is a transit visa if u go via LHR?
 
Hi, let me ask the question slightly diff. Best way to deal with cash.
1. Get enough dollars for trip here and then exchange at phuket airport?
2. Just get baht here in sa and enjoy trip?
3. Just go nuts and swipe your fnb or virgin card there?

Ps if any one has an fnb global acc in dollar with card and think its better, let us know
 
Micdew said:
Hi, let me ask the question slightly diff. Best way to deal with cash.
1. Get enough dollars for trip here and then exchange at phuket airport?
2. Just get baht here in sa and enjoy trip?
3. Just go nuts and swipe your fnb or virgin card there?

Ps if any one has an fnb global acc in dollar with card and think its better, let us know
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I went to BKK a few days ago. I got the best rates at money exchanges outside of airport or ATM.

using Singapore $:

Changi Airport: $1 = 22.4b
Bangkok bank ATM: $1 = 22.1b + 220b withdraw fee
Money changers: $1 = 23.1b - 23.4b
 
Well guys arrived in Phuket yesterday after a couple days in Singapore. Currently staying in Amari on the outskirts of Patong and I must admit my only regret is not coming earlier. Went to Bangla road last night and my goodness the place is Hatfield Square in its prime x 100 with a few additional "sales people". Any recommendations of trendy bars or restaurants in Patong and then Phi Phi which I am hitting on Monday?
 
L-Dog said:
Well guys arrived in Phuket yesterday after a couple days in Singapore. Currently staying in Amari on the outskirts of Patong and I must admit my only regret is not coming earlier. Went to Bangla road last night and my goodness the place is Hatfield Square in its prime x 100 with a few additional "sales people". Any recommendations of trendy bars or restaurants in Patong and then Phi Phi which I am hitting on Monday?
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In Bangla Road I had a great time in a venue called Lion Livemusic. I think they only open late afternoon, but the performers are pretty awesome. Spent a lot more time there than I planned to. For a more Western vibem if you've been there for quite a while, there is an awesome Irish pub in the Jungceylon Mall. Also, if you exit the mall from the other side, there is another Tiger Bar,, which I think is better than the one in Bangla Road.
 
My go to place has always been the Kangaroo Bar but that is purely for beers and people watching.
 
L-Dog said:
Well guys arrived in Phuket yesterday after a couple days in Singapore. Currently staying in Amari on the outskirts of Patong and I must admit my only regret is not coming earlier. Went to Bangla road last night and my goodness the place is Hatfield Square in its prime x 100 with a few additional "sales people". Any recommendations of trendy bars or restaurants in Patong and then Phi Phi which I am hitting on Monday?
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Phi-Phi has some cool pubs and cluns that are close together deeper into the little town closer to the other side of the island (not the pier side where the ferries come where you will find most of the touristy restaurants)
 
Thanks guys last night was pretty crazy. Had a few cocktails and free shots at one of the bars in the side street where we also played bar games with the owner, will post the name tonight. There are lots of live music places but thumbs up to slootvreter lion music bar is amazing. Sat on the street side for a beer and an hour later was inside Jaming on the in front of the stage. Also went to tiger club but was pretty average for me. Definitely gonna hit lion again before we finding a sports bar for the rugby.
 
Pphiphi I enjoyed that bar thats opposite Sabai restaurant
L-Dog said:
Well guys arrived in Phuket yesterday after a couple days in Singapore. Currently staying in Amari on the outskirts of Patong and I must admit my only regret is not coming earlier. Went to Bangla road last night and my goodness the place is Hatfield Square in its prime x 100 with a few additional "sales people". Any recommendations of trendy bars or restaurants in Patong and then Phi Phi which I am hitting on Monday?
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Amari :love:
PhiPhi I enjoyed Slinky beach bar
 
Youtube suggested some random videos about Thailand to me.

I fell down a youtube rabbit hole.

Pattaya has changed a lot. Still many European travellers but there are many Indian(from india) & Chinese tourists.

Many indian businessmen in Pattaya & they run "indian discos".
 
Howzit people,

too much to go back and read

whats the normal price per person on a good deal for thailand ...flights and accomodation included

and where do you fly to and need to be and bla bla

Oh and is June July a good time to go
 
Çome with ...kids stay free apparently

And you can pass as a kid

Looking at travelstart at sta travel packages

By the looks of it can get away with R11k packages
 
I.am.Sam said:
Howzit people,

too much to go back and read

whats the normal price per person on a good deal for thailand ...flights and accomodation included

and where do you fly to and need to be and bla bla

Oh and is June July a good time to go
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get a quote with the travel agents & use same info to google cheaper prices & book with cheapest option.
I paid around 8.5k pp incl flights & accom
 
Pho3nix said:
When we going ma se kind?
Saw this and was considering it, maybe @ice_cubes, @L-Dog @Randhir and others can advise :

https://www.travelstart.co.za/lp/promotions-specials/holiday-packages/thai-island-adventures
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Deal looks pretty good just double check the flights and hotels prices. Best way to compare is to check the prices on bookings.com and the the flights separately and add maybe R 1000 - R 1500 for transfers / ferries etc. (Make sure hotels have HVAC as it is pretty hot and humid)

Would definitely recommend Phuket, Phi-Phi and Krabi combo with a possible stop in Bangkok although I haven't been to Krabi or Bangkok but heard good things.
 
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