Tripatini2024-03-28T21:39:53Zhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/feed/all11 bucket-list destinations in Thailandhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/11-bucket-list-destinations-in-thailand2022-07-26T09:00:53.000Z2022-07-26T09:00:53.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div>
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<p>Inexpensive and friendly, <strong>Thailand</strong> boasts fascinating cities and towns, abundant nature, islands with exotic beaches, and adventure on land and sea. Check out these eleven Thai musts for a full menu of all of the above, with something for almost every taste:</p>
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</div>Finding fit sanctuary on Thailand's Koh Samui islandhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/finding-fit-sanctuary-on-thailand-s-koh-samui-island2020-02-08T07:32:59.000Z2020-02-08T07:32:59.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.longevitylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2-Absolute-Sanctuary-resort-view.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.longevitylive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2-Absolute-Sanctuary-resort-view-750x214.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a></p>
<div class="vw-post-content clearfix"><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><br/> <br/> The island of Koh Samui is a delicious slice of picturesque paradise located in the Gulf of Thailand off that country's southeastern coast. So are you looking to press the reset button? To rejuvenate from your busy life? If so, this wellness destination hot spot is perfect for you.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><br/> Since I travel so much for my TV show <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Time-with-Linda/dp/B079BLXS61" target="_blank"><span class="s2"><em>Travel Time with Linda</em></span></a>, often my nutrition, sleep and exercise go completely off my normal routine so during our recent whirlwind travels through Thailand, I set aside a few days to recharge at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.absolutesanctuary.com/wellness-programs/" target="_blank"><span class="s2">Absolute Sanctuary</span></a>; one of Asia’s top wellness and fitness retreats.<br/><br/><br/><a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/ko-koh-samui-island-thailand-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">read post</a></span></p>
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</div></div>My life's a trip: bucket-list Thailandhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/my-life-s-a-trip-bucket-list-thailand2019-09-10T14:49:37.000Z2019-09-10T14:49:37.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://cdn.justluxe.com/articles/images/news/dagE_fRF.jpg?comp=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn.justluxe.com/articles/images/news/dagE_fRF.jpg?comp=2&profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a></p>
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<p>It's hard to imagine that through most of its history, the country known as <strong>Thailand</strong> was called Siam until 1939 - just 80 years ago. Today it remains brimming with bucket-list-worthy experiences. Traveling for work as a TV host for my show <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Time-with-Linda/dp/B079BLXS61"><strong><em>Travel Time with Linda</em></strong></a>, I get to experience many beautiful places, but Thailand is one I especially wish to experience over and over again. From mind-blowing tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha to soothing traditional Thai massage therapies, there is no shortage of magical fabulosity to encounter.</p>
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<p></p></div>The luxe villa life in Phukethttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/the-luxe-villa-life-in-phuket2019-07-31T10:24:38.000Z2019-07-31T10:24:38.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><div class="entry-image"><a><img src="https://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/files/593/1/80031/baan-banyan-red-dress_bu.JPG" alt="The Luxe Villa Life in Phuket"/></a></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is an eastern wonder in the corner of the Earth that offers boundless reasons to fall in love with its natural beauty, historical riches and cultural treasures.</span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Touted as one of the world’s most romantic destinations, a quick island hop over to Phuket is an absolute must when visiting this exotic bucket-list destination.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br/> I was fortunate enough to experience this magical locale in the most luxe way possible; as a guest at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.baanbanyanvilla.com/" target="_blank">Baan Banyan Villa</a>, a privately-owned rental property where contemporary meets traditional Asian styles, blending perfectly with its natural environment.</span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pictured above framed by Baan Banyan Villa’s majestic namesake, the gorgeous banyan tree that graces its property is just as spectacular as its top-rated onsite staff complete with a private chef, a villa manager, and two housekeepers, all providing us extraordinary service beyond our imagination.</span></p>
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</div></div>An intro to Bangkok for first timershttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/an-intro-to-bangkok-for-first-timers2019-07-13T21:57:09.000Z2019-07-13T21:57:09.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><img src="https://std1.bebee.com/br/pb/146027/cb1c2034/900" alt="Explore Bangkok Travel Guide for 2018"/><span><br/></span></p>
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<p>Thailand's capital has the proverbial something for everyone - a mix of exotic traditional culture, cuisine and shopping with no shortage of fun from tame to notoriously naughty. Days are sunny and beautiful, nights are exciting, and there's never a dearth of things to do. It's perhaps for this amazing versatility that Bangkok is often referred to as a tourist paradise. The city of course also serves as a gateway to many other parts of Thailand, including Phuket and the other islands and beach destinations; Chiang Mai; Koh Samui; and other popular destinations.</p>
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<p></p></div>Thailand's Songkran Water Festival starts todayhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/thailand-s-songkran-water-festival-starts-today2019-04-13T12:25:52.000Z2019-04-13T12:25:52.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><span><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1944503009?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1944503009?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a><br/> <br/> The annual </span><a href="https://songkranfestivalinthailand.wordpress.com/2019/01/15/songkran-festival/">Songkran Festival<span> </span></a>(<span>comes from Sanskrit and means astrological passage</span>) <span>marks the <a href="https://www.umetravel.com/songkran-water-festival/">Thai New Year</a> and is the most crazy holiday of national celebration. Thais will spend these days with family, going to temples, parties and water fights (this last - the ultimate water war - is a common </span><a href="https://www.umetravel.com/thailand-travel-guide/">sight in Thailand</a><span>). The date of the <a href="https://www.umetravel.com/songkran-water-festival/">Songkran Festival </a>used to be decided based on the lunar calendar, but now the date is fixed at April 13 to 16 this year. As one of Thailand's biggest celebrations, the public holiday has become Thailand's busiest holiday, also attracting thousands of travelers.</span> <span>The opening ceremony of the</span> <a href="https://www.umetravel.com/songkran-water-festival/">Thai Water Festival</a> takes place <span>on the morning of April 13th, and though it officially lasts only three days, many people extend the holiday to one week, especially in Pattaya.<br/></span> <br/> <span>This Buddhist celebration includes various rich traditional activities. The first morning begins with a merit-making, such as releasing birds and fish (even larger animals like buffalo and cows). After that, many Thais visit local temples and give food to Buddhist monks. Another traditional practice is to pour water on Buddhist statues as well as on people (in modern times many young people have adapted this to use squirt guns; see below), symbolizing the purification and cleansing of iniquity and bad luck. It's also a day of family reunion, when people who move away usually return to the homes of their loved ones and elders (reverence for ancestors is an important part of Songkran tradition as in Thai culture generally).</span></p></div>Why Railay Beach is one of this blogger's 5 most gorgeous places to visithttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/why-railay-beach-is-one-of-this-blogger-s-5-most-gorgeous-places-2018-11-17T20:26:20.000Z2018-11-17T20:26:20.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/135522701?profile=original" class="align-center"/><br/><br/></p>
<p>Our planet is a beautiful place, and one lifetime is barely enough to experience it. Count yourself lucky if you can visit at least three of these five places chosen by <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.edwardgranlund.com/">Edward Granlund</a>, travel enthusiast, which are some of the most breathtaking and gorgeous places on Earth.</p>
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<p></p></div>4 Musts When in Bangkokhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/4-musts-when-in-bangkok2018-02-04T23:32:42.000Z2018-02-04T23:32:42.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><span><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Long_tail_boat_on_Bangkok%27s_khlong.jpg?width=750" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Long_tail_boat_on_Bangkok%27s_khlong.jpg?width=750" width="750" class="align-full"/></a><br/><br/>Bangkok is one of the most attractive tourist attractions in Thailand. If you are planning trip to Thailand's capital, you should make a good plan so that you don’t miss the exciting things of this location. Though you can cover the whole area in a day, still you have so many options to enjoy the trip. Here are some must do things while </span><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.lets-tour-bangkok.com/things-to-do-in-bangkok/238-bangkok-day-tour-guide" target="_blank">touring Bangkok</a><span>.</span></p>
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<p></p></div>Top 10 Best Things To Do In Thailandhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/top-10-best-things-to-do-in-thailand2017-11-28T07:03:38.000Z2017-11-28T07:03:38.000ZJamesLeehttps://tripatini.com/members/JamesLee<div><p>Thailand's cultural and natural landscape is very rich that tourists may choose <a href="https://www.umetravel.com/thailand/tours/" target="_blank">Thailand cultural tours</a> or <a href="https://www.umetravel.com/thailand/tours/" target="_blank">Thailand nature tours</a>.<br/>If you are the first time to travel Thailand, here's the top 10 best things to do for you.</p>
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<h5>1)Worshiping Buddha</h5>
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<p>When entering a temple in Thailand, watching the local people are reverently kneeling on the ground and holding incense or lotus flower, you can worship Buddha just like them. Maybe only you put your palms together devoutly, reverently lowering your head, you will be profoundly understanding of the devotion to Buddha of the Thai people.</p>
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<h5>2) Experiencing Thai Massage</h5>
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<p>When you come to Thailand, you must experience the most authentic Thai massage. When you play for a day, you will feel tired, then Thai massage will definitely help you eliminate your fatigue. Meanwhile, you can also feel the distinctive culture of this nation in the massage.</p>
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<h5>3) Seeing A Freak Show</h5>
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<p>Coming to Thailand, you must go to Pattaya to see a large freak show. In Thailand, Simon is the third kind of sex, so Simon’s performance is a legitimate occupation.</p>
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<h5>4) Shopping In Weekend market</h5>
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<p>The weekend market in Bangkok is the largest weekend market in the world, and more than 15000 stalls sell goods from all over Thailand, such as antique wood carving, clay handicrafts, the characteristics of Thailand small ornaments, Buddhist amulets, Tess.</p>
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<h5>5) Eating Street Food</h5>
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<p>In Thailand street, you will see every kind of frying food, colorful dessert, tropical fruit and many strange foods that you can’t call their name. You will find that these strange food is so delicious.</p>
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<h5>6) Elephant Volunteer Tour</h5>
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<p>You can spend a whole day or more observing and learning about their natural behaviors, feeding them fruit and river bathing with them. Start a fantasy friendship with those huge creatures.</p>
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<h5>7) Diving and Dialogue With Fish</h5>
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<p>Going to Thailand, one thing will not be missed is dialogue with fish. You can take your oxygen bottles, diving into the sea and playing with fish. Thailand has many islands, like Koh Tao and Phi Phi islands, are Thailand diving bases, because their water visibility up to more than 10 meters.</p>
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<h5>8) Experiencing The Aquatic Market</h5>
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<p>You can take a boat on the water and bargain with vendors. When the dealers have a good impression on you, they will hook your boat directly to their boat and let you select their merchandise.</p>
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<h5>9) Chatting With Thai people</h5>
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<p>Whether you travel in England, Thailand or other countries, you have to talk to the locals. Maybe when you talk, you can feel Thai people who are different from your imagination. Perhaps in your communication, their friendly smile and sweet voice deeply attract you.</p>
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<h5>10) Seeing the Muay Thai</h5>
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<p>Thai boxing is a traditional boxing movement in Thailand, you can catch the scene at the ratchadamnoen stadium. If you are a super Muay Thai fans, then March is the good time to go to Thailand, the world Muay Thai Wai Kru ceremony will be held in the Ayutthaya historical park; and it brings together 1000 boxers from more than 65 countries.</p>
<p><br/>Or you may find a local travel agency in Thailand to make a <a href="https://www.umetravel.com/create-my-trip.html" target="_blank">private Thailand tours</a>.</p></div>Bangkok's floating marketshttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/bangkok-s-floating-markets2013-06-25T16:54:16.000Z2013-06-25T16:54:16.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><br/><em><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106858697?profile=original"><img width="250" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106858697?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250"/></a></em><span>It's not hard to figure out why visitors to a place love visiting its local markets - they're colorful, cheerful, and provide some real local insight through their sometimes exotic wares and people-watching. And, as with a few other notable things, just add water and the magic is multiplied. Even though more modern shopping modes have become the norm these days, the canals and rivers of </span><strong>Bangkok</strong><span> and the surrounding region of </span><strong>Thailand</strong><span> are still home to floating markets that delight due to their... <br/><br/></span><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/notable-floating-markets-in-bangkok" target="_blank">keep reading</a></p>
<p></p></div>'Siamese Harem Life' by Anna Leonowenshttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/siamese-harem-life-by-anna-leonowens2013-06-14T12:23:57.000Z2013-06-14T12:23:57.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><span> <img src="http://cache0.bdcdn.net/assets/images/book/medium/9780/7103/9780710306920.jpg" alt="Siamese Harem Life"/><img/></span></p>
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<p><span>Have you ever noticed that the best travel writers never really considered themselves as such? Look at anybody’s list of favorites and you’ll see names like Kerouac, Bowles, Matthiessen, etc. quite often, along with names like Theroux and Iyer, writers who certainly consider themselves travel writers, but not exclusively. You’ll only rarely if ever see a guidebook writer. But there is a historical tradition which goes back directly to Marco Polo and Ibn Battutah , and even Tacitus and Herodotus, before them. </span><span> </span><br/><span><br/></span><span>They did something very important that few writers today even consider in today’s age of blog posts and status updates: they were writing for posterity—even though it wasn’t cast as such. It was presented as reports from one part of the world to the other, the two (or more) largely ignorant of each other, a situation that is no longer the case...<br/><br/></span><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/great-travels-great-writers-the-1800-s-stephens-and-leonowens" target="_blank">read complete post</a></p>
<p></p></div>another fascinating side to Bangkok: its Chinatownhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/another-fascinating-side-to-bangkok-its-chinatown2013-06-13T12:13:23.000Z2013-06-13T12:13:23.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73871980?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/73871980?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>Chinatown in Bangkok is a departure from the typical impression many have of a city with extravagant nightlife. If you want to have delicious food or enjoy your time at Chinese temples, visit its Chinatown. While strolling around, you would come across street side restaurants, market stalls and number of gold shops...</p>
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<p></p></div>MSG Monosodium Glutimate E 621 good or bad?https://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/msg-monosodium-glutimate-e-621-good-or-bad2013-02-11T00:14:58.000Z2013-02-11T00:14:58.000ZChef LeeZhttps://tripatini.com/members/ChefLeeZ<div><p>Chef LeeZ ... Thai Cooking School BKK votes MSG as BAD.</p>
<p>MSG E621 hides under many different names. It is advertised hourly on Thai TV. A few <a href="http://www.msgexposed.com/hidden-sources-of-msg-monosodium-glutamate-on-food-ingredient-labels/" target="_blank">sources of MSG</a> are. <b id="internal-source-marker_0.6917304948437959"><span><br/></span></b></p>
<p>If you visited Thailand in recent years what you thought was original Thai cuisine flavor when you ate your Thai cuisine was most likely MSG enhanced flavor as it has become a Thai favorite flavoring and is widely used instead of fresh ingredients to obtain a consistent taste.</p>
<p>It is a fat cell creating chemical used to <a href="http://www.msgtruth.org/obesity.htm" target="_blank">create fat rats</a> for science. There is no such thing as a fat rat but inject the baby rat with MSG and it will eat to obesity What are we doing to our bodies? </p>
<p>Our students tell us of all kinds of reactions to it from hair falling out to dizziness to hospitalization.</p>
<p>But what the hay .. if its good enough for the FDA it must be good for you! Right! And why does it have to hide under so many names?</p>
<p>When in Thailand come to <a href="http://chefleez.com" target="_blank">Chef LeeZ ..Thai Cooking School BKK</a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106856164?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106856164?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="223" class="align-center" height="157"/></a> and learn the whys and hows and all the technique so you can create gourmet Thai cuisine when you return to your home country without MSG! </p>
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<p>And when in Thailand learn to say no to MSG in Thai!</p>
<p><b id="internal-source-marker_0.07190041313879192"></b></p></div>a shoutout for Thailand on our blog in '5 NYE Destinations on 5 Continents'https://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/a-shoutout-for-thailand-on-our-blog-in-5-nye-destinations-on-5-co2012-12-29T16:28:24.000Z2012-12-29T16:28:24.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p>If I were to buy a last minute ticket to usher in the New Year with a bang, I'd be headed to one of these five places, where they really know how to party...<br/><br/><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/five-new-year-s-eve-destinations-on-five-continents" target="_blank">read complete post</a></p>
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<p></p></div>now on our blog: Thailand finally getting its "paradigm" act together...?https://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/now-on-our-blog-thailand-finally-getting-its-paradigm-act-togethe2012-08-25T14:18:15.000Z2012-08-25T14:18:15.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p><span>The good news is that it feels good to be in Thailand, a place I once lived for some ten years or so, depending on how you count it. The incorrigible wackiness and petty racial nuisance of being a “farang” in a foreign land where such things matter is easily overcome by the gentleness of the culture and handsomeness of its people… where such things matter. What I don’t like is the rainy season, and it’s not getting any better. A couple nights ago I had to drive through a flood with water almost entering the car, no fun, some of the scariest moments of my life, in fact. I couldn’t believe we made it where other cars were dying left and right. I didn’t sleep much that night...</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/thailand-slowly-gets-its-paradigm-sh-t-together" target="_blank">read full post</a></p></div>Summer weather in Phuket?https://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/summer-weather-in-phuket2012-08-05T19:22:20.000Z2012-08-05T19:22:20.000ZTripatinihttps://tripatini.com/members/Tripatini<div><p>A fellow Tripatini member is looking for insight into July/August conditions in Phuket. If you can help, <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/what-s-the-weather-like-in-phuket-island" target="_blank">please reply by clicking on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum</a>.<br/><br/>Thank you very much!<br/><br/></p></div>Revolutionary Fun?https://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/revolutionary-fun2010-05-03T15:00:07.000Z2010-05-03T15:00:07.000ZEd Wetschlerhttps://tripatini.com/members/EdWetschler<div>Does this article give you the impression that Bangkok is a delight these days? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://bit.ly/aQrTkE">http://bit.ly/aQrTkE</a></span></div>Political Unrest in Bangkokhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/political-unrest-in-bangkok2010-04-29T12:28:25.000Z2010-04-29T12:28:25.000ZEd Wetschlerhttps://tripatini.com/members/EdWetschler<div>Are European governments overreacting to the situation in Thailand? <a href="http://bit.ly/d9Af5G">http://bit.ly/d9Af5G</a></div>GOLF TOURISM MUDDLED BY THAI POLITICAL UNRESThttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/golf-tourism-muddled-by-thai2010-04-16T13:03:05.000Z2010-04-16T13:03:05.000ZEd Wetschlerhttps://tripatini.com/members/EdWetschler<div>That's the headline for an <a href="http://www.eturbonews.com/15560/thailand-s-tourism-sector-continues-function-despite-political-t" target="_blank">eTurboNews</a> update on Thailand. Then again, the first sentence says,
"Thailand’s tourism sector continues to function despite political turbulence."
The bottom line: Would you advise friends/family to visit Thailand now?</div>Bangkokhttps://tripatini.com/group/thailand/forum/topics/bangkok-12009-05-17T16:22:13.000Z2009-05-17T16:22:13.000ZDavid Paul Appellhttps://tripatini.com/members/DavidPaulAppell<div>Thailand's capital is big, noisy, polluted, and chaotic, but also exciting and full of wonderful sights, sounds and tastes (and even a few quiet corners!). Here we explore the ins and outs.
More info in English: <a href="http://Bangkok.AngloInfo.com">http://Bangkok.AngloInfo.com</a>, <a href="http://www.BangkokTourist.com">www.BangkokTourist.com</a>.</div>