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BlondBandicoot

BlondBandicoot

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HI all. Looking to travel to Thailand in 30-60 days.
I see the flights alone are almost R38 000 for 2 return. So I assume its cheaper to use a travel agent to do entire booking as I see trips for R18 000 per person ex jhb which incl 7 days accomm. Or is there a better way to book it yourself?
Im with Discovery Bank but the fights there are R18k per person anyways....
Help !
Share your travel knowledge please.......
 
flight prices are higher this time of year. You can probably get away with R16k.
No travel agent will be able to get it cheaper.
Use Airbnb to book accomodation or Agoda if you want all inclusive.
Between November and Feb is the best time of the year in Thailand and you have no clue what is waiting…
 
BlondBandicoot said:
HI all. Looking to travel to Thailand in 30-60 days.
I see the flights alone are almost R38 000 for 2 return. So I assume its cheaper to use a travel agent to do entire booking as I see trips for R18 000 per person ex jhb which incl 7 days accomm. Or is there a better way to book it yourself?
Im with Discovery Bank but the fights there are R18k per person anyways....
Help !
Share your travel knowledge please.......
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It all depends when, and for how long, you are going.

I usually check on Travelstart, then directly with the airline, you can often get good deals like that. SEA is heading into high season (Nov-Jan about), so may also have an impact on flights.
 
Flights have been getting insanely expensive, this can't lead to anything good. R18k doesn't sound excessive, it's more or less in the ballpark.

You also get travel packages which includes flight and accommodation for very reasonable prices but it limits what you can do when you're there.

I will say this, if you have not been there before, you are not prepared for the heat. Even when it rains.

Best advice, drink bottled water all the time (cheap), stay hydrated.

Withdraw a large sum of cash from an ATM for spending there instead of a few smaller amounts. I withdrew about 15k Thb a week. Cards are accepted but not everywhere. Cash is still better.
 
remember :

1) vaccinations
2) passport validity

Then just shop around for flight tickets, and use trivalgo etc to find a hotel

3) don't even think about trying to get laid there or do drugs! or have a sex change...
 
Wrath of Khan said:
remember :

1) vaccinations
2) passport validity

Then just shop around for flight tickets, and use trivalgo etc to find a hotel

3) don't even think about trying to get laid there or do drugs! or have a sex change...
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You still living in 2019.
No vaccinations necessary.
Marijuana has been legalised and still legal until they gazette the changes again.
 
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