Thailand's tourism could be given a really big boost and I think it would benefit the country and the travelers if Thailand did advertise more about Thailand.
The average tourist will know Phuket, the "other type" of tourists know Pattaya.
What about Hua Hin, Trang, Ranong, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai plus so many other destinations.
If Thailand could spread the tourists around Thailand more, competing for the tourist dollar could benefit us, benefit a wider range around Thailand and we would all live happily ever after.
Why only Phuket and Pattaya?
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Thailand Has So Much To Offer. Why Only Phuket And Pattaya?
Started by Travis, Jun 15 2010 10:36 PM
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Posted 16 June 2010 - 11:18 AM
Travis, on 15 June 2010 - 10:36 PM, said:
Thailand's tourism could be given a really big boost and I think it would benefit the country and the travelers if Thailand did advertise more about Thailand.
The average tourist will know Phuket, the "other type" of tourists know Pattaya.
What about Hua Hin, Trang, Ranong, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai plus so many other destinations.
If Thailand could spread the tourists around Thailand more, competing for the tourist dollar could benefit us, benefit a wider range around Thailand and we would all live happily ever after.
Why only Phuket and Pattaya?
The average tourist will know Phuket, the "other type" of tourists know Pattaya.
What about Hua Hin, Trang, Ranong, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai plus so many other destinations.
If Thailand could spread the tourists around Thailand more, competing for the tourist dollar could benefit us, benefit a wider range around Thailand and we would all live happily ever after.
Why only Phuket and Pattaya?
Any way to educe the numbers of Tourists in Phuket I will be on board with. Even if it is bad publicity, bad publicity for Phuket is good for Phuket.
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Posted 16 June 2010 - 01:20 PM
Ko Samui gets a big wrap for the full moon party.
I think Huahin could really do well if advertised. I wonder how many of the incoming tourists have even heard of it. I think it wouldnt be many
I think Huahin could really do well if advertised. I wonder how many of the incoming tourists have even heard of it. I think it wouldnt be many
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Posted 16 June 2010 - 08:25 PM
@ Damo
Shhhhh.... it is one of the few areas that still resembles Thailand to an extend, not a farangized, stupid, mafia-ridden and ridiculously overpriced rain pit like Phuk@ in June.
Heading to beautiful Koh Chang tomorrow with the family and its gonna be great again!
Did a three-peat last summer and spent a total of 6 weeks there, didn't have a day without fun there
Shhhhh.... it is one of the few areas that still resembles Thailand to an extend, not a farangized, stupid, mafia-ridden and ridiculously overpriced rain pit like Phuk@ in June.
Heading to beautiful Koh Chang tomorrow with the family and its gonna be great again!
Did a three-peat last summer and spent a total of 6 weeks there, didn't have a day without fun there
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Posted 25 June 2010 - 12:55 PM
Pattaya is off the hook if yo want to party like a mad man.
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Posted 25 June 2010 - 02:07 PM
So, just returned from the beauty of Koh Chang, will quickly do my things in Pathum Thani and take the family again for another trip there . I do avoid Pattaya like the plague and refuse now to even change a transport vehicle there. 
(that reduces prices significantly)
Gonna do a full report with pics once I find the time for it, I promise
Meet us at the breakfast-table with the best view in Thailand (the one with the ashtray
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. I do avoid Pattaya like the plague and refuse now to even change a transport vehicle there. (that reduces prices significantly)
Gonna do a full report with pics once I find the time for it, I promise
Meet us at the breakfast-table with the best view in Thailand (the one with the ashtray
)
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 09:22 AM
That picture makes me want to relax on a beach somewhere nice.
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 01:25 PM
Heat, on 26 June 2010 - 09:22 AM, said:
That picture makes me want to relax on a beach somewhere nice.
I found a great place without the crowds on a cliff right near the beach. Infinity-pool type of view of the ocean from inside the pool, great food and seaview-chalets with oversized windows facing the sunsets. A small resort with only about 25 rooms, but well kept:
My upcoming report will give all details and a cost breakdown. A/C minivan from BKK to the pier runs only 300 THB, ferry is 60 THB and transport on the island to the resorttown is also 60 THB - why spend fortunes for Phuket or Samui? 420 Baht is my door-to-door price incl. ferry and that won't get you a ride from the airport in Phuket to a resort
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 03:46 PM
Koh Chang is a great little place and I will have to return again sooner rather than later.
The last time I was there was Feb 09 and a lot of construction was taking place around the island.
The last time I was there was Feb 09 and a lot of construction was taking place around the island.
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 03:41 PM
Frank P. Schneidewind, on 26 June 2010 - 01:25 PM, said:
Heat, on 26 June 2010 - 09:22 AM, said:
That picture makes me want to relax on a beach somewhere nice.
I found a great place without the crowds on a cliff right near the beach. Infinity-pool type of view of the ocean from inside the pool, great food and seaview-chalets with oversized windows facing the sunsets. A small resort with only about 25 rooms, but well kept:
My upcoming report will give all details and a cost breakdown. A/C minivan from BKK to the pier runs only 300 THB, ferry is 60 THB and transport on the island to the resorttown is also 60 THB - why spend fortunes for Phuket or Samui? 420 Baht is my door-to-door price incl. ferry and that won't get you a ride from the airport in Phuket to a resort
Koh Chang and this resort is now on my short list of "places to go and things to see"
Time wounds all heels
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Posted 01 July 2010 - 10:44 PM
@ Tigmond
You won't regret that, but as promised - I'll be back there within a couple of days and will get you guys a real in-depth report on travel options how to get there and so forth. Can't wait to get back there myself!
You won't regret that, but as promised - I'll be back there within a couple of days and will get you guys a real in-depth report on travel options how to get there and so forth
. Can't wait to get back there myself!
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Posted 02 July 2010 - 08:05 AM
Koh Chang is still one of the great places to go in Thailand. Lets hope its stays this way.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:10 AM
Frank P. Schneidewind, on 16 June 2010 - 08:25 PM, said:
@ Damo
Shhhhh.... it is one of the few areas that still resembles Thailand to an extend, not a farangized, stupid, mafia-ridden and ridiculously overpriced rain pit like Phuk@ in June.
Heading to beautiful Koh Chang tomorrow with the family and its gonna be great again!
Did a three-peat last summer and spent a total of 6 weeks there, didn't have a day without fun there
Shhhhh.... it is one of the few areas that still resembles Thailand to an extend, not a farangized, stupid, mafia-ridden and ridiculously overpriced rain pit like Phuk@ in June.
Heading to beautiful Koh Chang tomorrow with the family and its gonna be great again!
Did a three-peat last summer and spent a total of 6 weeks there, didn't have a day without fun there
Few areas?
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:29 AM
Bangkok is my favourite
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Posted 10 August 2010 - 04:55 PM
rappaporn, on 13 July 2010 - 09:10 AM, said:
Frank P. Schneidewind, on 16 June 2010 - 08:25 PM, said:
@ Damo
Shhhhh.... it is one of the few areas that still resembles Thailand to an extend, not a farangized, stupid, mafia-ridden and ridiculously overpriced rain pit like Phuk@ in June.
Heading to beautiful Koh Chang tomorrow with the family and its gonna be great again!
Did a three-peat last summer and spent a total of 6 weeks there, didn't have a day without fun there
Shhhhh.... it is one of the few areas that still resembles Thailand to an extend, not a farangized, stupid, mafia-ridden and ridiculously overpriced rain pit like Phuk@ in June.
Heading to beautiful Koh Chang tomorrow with the family and its gonna be great again!
Did a three-peat last summer and spent a total of 6 weeks there, didn't have a day without fun there
Few areas?
Yes indeed, I happen to know a few more besides Koh Chang.
Theres Koh Phayam for probably one more year and the other Koh Chang near Ranong that can hold its value for me for a while longer.
You may check my reality reports on those below
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Posted 13 August 2010 - 10:46 PM
ok yall i be serious dis one time for real
phuket and pattaya is for partying da night away like a tall dark and handssome man like myself and the beaches are only good to piss in and to sunbake and show off my muscles to all the beautiful ladies and dat white girls always trying to get a peice of dis
phuket and pattaya is for partying da night away like a tall dark and handssome man like myself and the beaches are only good to piss in and to sunbake and show off my muscles to all the beautiful ladies and dat white girls always trying to get a peice of dis
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Posted 15 August 2010 - 12:49 AM
The 3rd trip this summer comes up in a flash now, Koh Chang again, for good measure. Miss nothing there and have all the fun I need at half of Phuk@ charges
Read about my last months trip there here: Koh Chang in Rainy Season, July 2010
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