Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How to take BTS sky train from Victory Monument to Siam

To take the BTS sky train from Victory Monument to Siam you have to do as follows
1 Walk up the bridge to the southern part of the victory monument for about 3-5 minutes and when you get to the BTS station
2 Look for the price of the ticket you are here and we about to visit Siam it will be 20 baht.
3 Get in the line to change the 20 baht note to 10 baht coins
4 Bake to the ticket machine and follow the 3 easy steps of buying the ticket ,select the number of your destination ,insert the coin into the slot and then take you ticket.
5 To pass the gate you need to insert the ticket into the slot of the gate and then the gate will be opened for you and dont for get to take the ticket back.
6 Take the elevator to "Baring" n the left hand side
7 Wait behind the yellow line and boarding when the train arrive
8 On the train it will stop 2 time on Phrayathai station ,Ratchatawee station and then Siam station
9 Get off at Siam station
10 Insert the ticket into the slot of the gate and the gate will be opened ,but this time the ticket will not come out.
11 Go downstairs and walk to MBK or Siam paragon
12 Have a good day!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Ko Samui vs. Ko Tao

Which is more advisable, Ko Samui or Ko Tao?
Ko Tao or turtle island is quiet ,calm and close to diving area ,but if you prefer hotel facility ,light and sound of the city then Ko Samui is better.
If you look for the same price hotel seem to be that you will get the better room and service than staying in Ko Tao,but the beach and the sea of Ko samui is not beautiful as Ko Tao. So got one loose one.
To sum up
If you want more on hotel facility and convenient then select to stay at Samui ,but if you want to enjoy scuba diving ,coral diving ,nice and quite beaches then Ko Tao is recommend.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

How to travel to Krabi by bus

Travelling by bus
 CategoriesRoutePrice
 standard 1 (ก)
 
Bus VIP AC class 1
24 seats with 135 degree adjustable 
 ,toilet ,food and drink,staff

BKK-Krabi 
Krabi -BKK 

920 Baht
 Standard 1 (ข) Extra
 
First class ,32 seats ,toilet,food and drink ,bus attendance


BKK-Krabi 
Krabi -BKK 

626 Baht
 Standard 1 (ข) Extra
 First class ,40 seats ,toilet,food and drink ,bus attendance


BKK-Krabi 
Krabi -BKK 

592 baht
 Standard 2 
 AC bus ,60 seats ,no toilet, no food and drink , no bus attendance 
 


BKK-Krabi 
Krabi -BKK 

461 baht
 Standard  4
 
Ac bus 2 layers



 


BKK-Krabi 
Krabi -BKK 

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More information please contact 
  • Customer service Phone 0-2576-5599
  • Lignight Tour LTD.
    BKK phone  
    0-2435-5016
    Krabi Phone 
    075-612847

How to travel to Krabi on a day trip?

travelling by air to Krabi is the most convenient way for tourists who want more information about the ticket price and time table can take a look for more information on low cost domestic airline in Thailand Airasia and Nokair
The air tickets might be more expensive than buses ticket ,however not so much when compare with the faster time of travelling.
When get to Karbi airport if you do not want to pay for limousine ,then take a look for airport shuttle bus to the city is only 90 baht and the shuttle bus station is located inside the arrival terminal.

How about taking the train to Krabi ?well ,there are no direct train from BKK to Krabi ,however if you want to then take a train from Bkk and get off at Toungsong or Trang province and transit by bus to Krabi once a again.

Train Number
Type
Bangkok
Departure
Trang
Arrive
Timetable
Fares
1
83
Express
17.05
8.05
         Train No.83
2
167
Rapid
18.30
10.31
         Train No.167




How about the buses?
From Southern Line bus terminal ,there are two buses company operate the service from BKK to Krabi name "999" company and Lignighttour company
krabi airport transportation
If you come in the groups and have more luggage with you then take a look for the taxi and van service as below.

Route \ Seat
4 seats10 seats10 seats 
Airport -hotel in the city 400.-500.-600.-
Airport - pier in the area of the city400.-500.-600.-
airport - beaches in the city
500.-600.-700.-
airport -Hotel in the area of Klong Muang700.-900.-1,000.-
Airport -Klong Tom1,500.-2,000.-2,100.-
Airport - Hotel in Puang-nga1,800.-2,500.-2,500.-

Monday, March 19, 2012

How to ask for direction in Thai word

Not every Thai people can understand English,so it is a good idea to learn common and useful word of Thai or you can print out to keep it with you in time of need or take a photo with your mobile phone to ask fro help from Thai people who may not understand English.
Sample you can show them with the pass by people or taxi driver.
1 I would like to go Khaosan Road. (cheapest guesthouse and chatting with new people)
In Thai word "Chan tong kan pai tee Tanon Khao san"
Thai Alphabet ฉันต้องการไปที่ถนนข้าวสาร

2 I would like to go to Hualumpong station. (For taking the rail to other parts of Thailand)
In Thai word "Chan tong kan pai tee Hualumpong "
Thai Alphabet ฉันต้องการไปที่สถานีรถไฟหัวลำโพง

3 I would like to go to Mochit2. (Bus terminal,For taking the bus to other parts of Thailand)
In Thai word "Chan tong kan pai tee Mochit2 "
Thai Alphabet ฉันต้องการไปที่สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2

4 I would like to go to Grand palace. (Beautiful palace in Thailand close to Sanamluang and visit emerald Buddha temple )
In Thai word "Chan tong kan pai tee Phra Radchawang "
Thai Alphabet ฉันต้องการไปที่วัดพระแก้ว
5 I would like to go to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
In Thai word "Chan tong kan pai tee Sanambin Suvarnabhumi "
Thai Alphabet ฉันต้องการไปที่สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ

How to travel to Phuket by plane.

How to travel to Phuket by plane.If you are visitor to Thailand and want to visit Phuket Thailand for its nice and wonderful beaches and sea ,then travelling by air is the most convenient and fastest way to go there.
There are some company operate domestic flight in Thailand and one of them that is know for it reasonable price,lowest fare is Air Asia

How to check for time table and search for flight available
1 Go to its website http://www.airasia.com/th/en/
2 on the right menu just select you origin and destination
3 ready go by clicking search bottom
4 the search result page show you the time table ,flight no ,flight time and others.
5 Scrolled down a bit and you will see the cheapest airfare for booking

Sunday, March 18, 2012

How to find new and cheap hotel in Phitsanulok

How to find new and cheap hotel in Phitsanulok
The hotel name is Novella hotel
Room price is only for 550 baht /night include 2 coupons breakfast (Ham,sausage,egg with coffee)
The hotel is just open for 2 week ago on 13 March 2012.
New room,new furniture,TV.,Air conditioned ,bed ,bathroom ,swimming pool
Address : -Moo 8 ,Thanon Thammabucha ,Thambon Huaror ,Amphoe Muang Phitsanulok
Website: -
Hotel's staff are very friendly and helpful.
The food is good quality and reasonable price.
so ,if you come to visit Phitsanulok Thailand and want to stay in new hotel with reasonable price I would like to recommend Novella Hotel
map
Point A is Phitsanulok orchid hotel and Novella Hotel is just about 200 meter next to.
Say if you see Phitsanulok orchid hotel ,then you wont miss Novella hotel for sure.


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How to get to Bang Pa-in by train

Bang Pa-in is the name of district in Ayutthaya province of Thailand and also the name of palace as well.The city used to be the capital city of Thailand in the past ,so there are a lot of historic sites such as old palace and temple.Bang Pa-in palace is open daily for visitor to visit and look around.Ticket for entrance is about 2 USD and you can see inside area with beautiful sites and if you want to rent the golf cart is a recommend dew to its wide area ,so with the cart you see convenient and see most of the sites.
Dress code should dress politely.
How to get there ,I would recommend taking a train from HUA LUMPONG station to Bang Pa-in is the most convenient and cheapest way and below you can look for the time table of  the train depart from bangkok to Bang Pa-in ,so that you can make a plan trip.

Train Number
Type
Bangkok
Departure
Bang Pa-in
Arrive
Timetable
Fares
1
303
Ordinary
04:20
05:35
         Train No.303
2
339
Ordinary
05:20
06:32
         Train No.339
3
111
Rapid
07:00
08:22
         Train No.111
4
201
Ordinary
09:25
11:10
         Train No.201
5
209
Ordinary
11:20
12:50
         Train No.209
6
233
Ordinary
11:40
12:54
         Train No.233
7
211
Ordinary
12:55
14:16
         Train No.211
8
207
Ordinary
14:05
15:36
         Train No.207
9
145
Rapid
15:20
16:42
         Train No.145
10
315
Ordinary
16:10
17:47
         Train No.315
11
301
Ordinary
16:30
18:15
         Train No.301
12
313
Ordinary
16:50
18:33
         Train No.313
13
343
Ordinary
17:15
18:54
         Train No.343
14
341
Ordinary
17:15
18:54
         Train No.341
15
317
Ordinary
17:25
18:59
         Train No.317
16
305
Ordinary
18:20
19:55
         Train No.305
17
105
Rapid
19:50
20:59
         Train No.105
18
115
Rapid
20:55
22:31
         Train No.115
19
143
Rapid
23:40
00:59
         Train No.143

How to get to Prachuap Khiri Khan by train

How to get to Prachuap Khiri Khan by train.Check the train from Hualumpong BKK. to Prachuap Khiri Khan province below.
Note: Taking the train is the most slowest way and it take about 4 hrs. to reach Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Travel by airplane is the most convenient and fastest way ,however more expensive that car and train.
taking a van also available,however it is the less safety way to travel ,dew to its driver drive to fast for only 2 hrs to get to Prachuap Khiri Khan ,so if you are not kind of crazy,just avoid it.
Fares (No Fee) : Baht
Type of train : Rapid
First Class 272baht
Second Class 135baht
Third Class 58 baht
Distance 318 km.
Bangkok - Prachuap Khiri Khan
click on picture to enlarge
Prachuap Khiri Khan thing to see and do,well I have been to Prachuap Khiri Khan for many times for most of tourist attraction site would be the beach ,sea and pineapple.
Famous beach is gonna be Suanson padiat with the beautiful beach and environment.

Thing to do and see in Supanburi Thailand

bungchawak,Supanburi thailand is the biggest aquarium in Thailand where visitors can enjoy clearly glass underwater city similar to we are walking under the ocean.There are a lot number of fresh water fish swim around and not easy to find the place like this. human and fish are close as possible.In addition this lake is still a place of birds more than 70 species and various kinds of fish.The lake was announced for Hunting free zone in 2525 and be the oasis by the treaty of Ramza in 2541 .Be the natural recreation site and farming.There are number of education projects and research such as crocodile study center,Hen study ,Local plant,Fresh water fish demo and etc.
If you come to visit bungchawak ,of course seeing the local people doing routine life by catch fish by using local equipment ,pick plant for eat or sell.
Photo credit:http://www.moohin.com/019/019m005.shtml

Local plant on the area of 26 rai inside bungchawak by the promotion of agriculture department of Thailand is the place where we can see all kinds of Thai herb for saving and publishing as well.To plant those plant using the biochemistry by using the small insert ,frog to eat insert and using the local Thai herb to protect the insert from the plant.The demo come with the guide to lead and explain.

one Thambon one product or (OTOP)
Bamboo hand made craft.Dew to its en-cycle with alot of bamboo ,so local people cut and use as road to tile rice and make household utility such as fan ,fish trap and etc. Today became household utility such as basket ,hat,jug,bag and etc.Most of them made in BanPosri Amphoe Bangplama

Travelling
From Tanon Talingson - Supanburi (Road no.340) to crossroad of Amphoe Duambangnangbuad ,then turn left and cross the bridge of Tajean ,Go along till cat the t-junction along the canal ,then turn right and go along the canal road.

Contact information
Phone 0 3553 6030 and tourist service center ( Call Center) 1147 ,0 3543 9208-9

Note:
open daily from 10.00-17.00 and weekend 09.00-18.00, Ticket fee 30 bht. and children 10 bht.

How to find Thailand province phone area code

In Thailand if you want to make a phone call for your friends or family you need to know the area code and if you are looking for that .Here you are .

CodeCITYCodePOPULATIONBEARINGS
Ang Thong66-35-
Ayuttaya66-35-
BKKBANGKOK66-25,609,00013.44N,100.30
Buriram66-44-
Chachoengsao66-38-
Chainat66-56-
Chaiyaphum66-55-
Chantaburi66-39-
CNXChiang Mai66-53158,00018.48N, 98.59
CEIChiang Rai66-53-18.50N, 98.59
Chon Buri66-38120,00013.24N,100.59
Chonburi66-38-
Chumphon66-77-
HDYHat Yai66-7494,0007.01N,100.27
Kalasin66-43-
Kampaengphet66-55-
Kanchanaburi66-34-
KKCKhon Kaen66-43131,00016.26N,102.50
Krabi66-75-
LPTLampang66-54-
Lampoon66-53-
LOELoei66-42-
Lopburi66-36-
HGNMae Hong Son66-53-
Maha Sarakham66-43-
Mukdahan66-42-
NAKNakhon Ratchasima66-44207,00015.00N,102.06
Nakhon Sawan66-56-
NSTNakhon Si Thammarat66-75102,0008.24N, 99.58
Nakorn Nayak66-37-
Nakorn Pathom66-34-
NNTNan66-53-
Narathiwat66-73-
Nong Khai66-44-
Nontaburi66-2-
Pathum Thani66-2-
PANPattani66-73-
Phangnga66-76-
Phatthalung66-74-
Phayao66-54-
Phetchaboon66-56-
Phichit66-56-
PHSPhitsanuloke66-5580,00016.50N,100.12
PRHPhrae66-54-
HKTPhuket66-76-
Prachinburi66-37-
Prachuap Kiri Khan66-32-
Ranong66-77-
Ratchaburi66-32-
Rayong66-38-
Roi Et66-43-
SNOSakorn Na Khon66-42-
Samut Prakan66-2-
Samut Songkhram66-34-
Saraburi66-36-
Satun66-74-
Sing Buri66-36-
Sisaket66-45-
Songkhla66-74173,0007.12N,100.35
Sukothai66-55-
Suphanburi66-35-
URTSurat Thani (also Koh Samui)66-77-
Surin66-45-
TKTTak66-55-
Trad66-39-
TSTTrang66-75-
UBPUbon Ratchantani66-45-
UTHUdon Thani66-42-
Uthai Thani66-56-
Uttaradit66-55-
Yala66-73-
Yosoton66-45-


Credit: http://www.thaifocus.com/cityinfo.htm

How to buy DTAC Happy tourist SIM

If you want to communicate with friends or family during staying in Thailand ,then to buy a Thai sim card DTAC is a good way to do so.
DTAC SIM which I would like you to buy is called"Happy Tourist SIM"
and if you really want to buy them you can look for more information of the sim below.

Calling rate (Exclude Vat)

Domestic call Call to any network is 1.25 Baht/minute (charge is by full-minute increment), 24 hours a day.
Call to other countries For more detail, click!
Call back to Thailand For more detail, click!
Call to premium numbers Depend on the service providers
Activated by 30 April 2012
Get benefits until 30 June 2012
Price Happy Tourist SIM – 99 Baht :

Get total calling credit 35 Baht valid for 35 days.
Unlimited Happy internet free for the first day after activation.
and for the cheaper SIM

Happy Tourist SIM – 49 Baht :

Get total calling credit 15 Baht valid for 35 days
Unlimited Happy internet free for the first day after activation.

How to call from Thailand by using DTAC SIM CARD

If you come to Thailand and have got a set of mobile phone with DTAC Sim card and you looking for how to make acall from your phone ,then you can have a look for information below.

Making local calls :

Press Area Code/Mobile Code + Phone/Mobile number

Examples : For mobile : Press 08x-xxx-xxx
For Fixed-line : Press 02-xxx-xxxx

Making International calls:

Press 004+ Country Code + Area Code + Phone number
Examples : China : 004 -86-13xx-xxxxx, Japan : 004 -81-xxxx-xxxx


In case of Phone Lock

Sometimes your mobile phone might be locked by your mobile operator from where you came from. If this is the case, we recommend that you purchase a low-cost mobile phone for use here with our SIM card.


Buying a mobile phone here

Forgot to bring your mobile phone with you? You phone is locked? No worries! It’s easy to find low-cost mobile handsets at many shops and department stores. We recommend visiting the following places first when looking for a mobile handset.

dtac Centers throughout the country
MBK Center (located at BTS National Stadium station)

Tips: Thai electricity standard is 220 Volts 50 Hz.
Credit: http://www.happy.co.th/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=337&Itemid=432&lang=en

Saturday, March 17, 2012

How to buy Thai SIM mobile phone

When you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport Thailand and if you want to buy Thai SIM mobile phone for your mobile phone in order to call back home or calling friends during stay in Thailand.
You can but them at the mobile counter look for the AIS logo or DTAC
however ,seem to be the AIS is the most popular in Thailand dew to its coverage area and less problem , especially if you are off the city.
The price of the Mobile SIM is cheap say 50 or 99 baht,and the promotion like call free in the same network pay only 300 baht per month for instance, for more information please contact the sell person over there.
I have a reason why you should buy SIM from sell in Suvarnabhumi Airport ,well communication is the key for you to understand and use you mobile phone in Thailand correctly and effectively ,so not every one in Thailand can communicate with you in English,but in the Suvarnabhumi Airport yes,because they are qualify and aware that they have to communicate with the foreigner.
To sum up !
At Suvarnabhumi Airport not only exchange the cash ,but don't for get to buy or ask information of Thai SIM phone card as well.

Look for the sign and the logo of AIS one of the biggest company in Thailand.

How to get to Supanburi Thailand by train

Travelling to Supanburi province Thailand can go by many transportation services ,however one of the most cheapest way is to travel by train.Passengers need to contact the state railway of Thailand for more information.
In the case you are visiting bangkok and want to visit Supanburi ,so first you have to get to rail station "Hua Lumpong " BKK. and ask the official there for the ticket to supanburi .
There is only one time a day from BKK .to Supanburi and supanburi to BKK.
Supanburi province is not too far from BKK. so you can visit there in the morning and back in the evening .
The city is well known for it development and beautiful decoration ,wide road ,nice and clean town,what else ,it the home town of former Thailand's prime minister "Banhan Silapaacha"
What you can do can see.
I would recommend to visit Banhan-Jamsai Tower in the city.
And most of the sight seeing will come up with the old place in the history and temples
click on the picture to enlarge and look for ticket price of the train

If you want to contact railroad for more information contact 223-7010, 223-7020
click on the picture to enlarge and look for timetable of the train

Thursday, March 15, 2012

How to find the center most of Bangkok

If you are new visitors of BKK and then you want to learn and explore the BKK. by using public transportation system in BKK.
Where to begin? I would say "Victory Monument" is the most centralize and be BKK road system hub where all of the public bus ,train,subway and cab are meet here.
You can go almost every parts of BKK. from Victory Monument
How to get there.
Well ,if you r really new and dont know how to communicate I would say "Take a taxi" is the best and convenient way to do tell the driver to take you to "Victory Monument" or say in Thai "ANUSAWAREE CHAI SAMORLAPOOM" or take a Thai word by snap shot "อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ"
Then ,over there you can read from the sign or ask local people who can speak English and guide you to your targets.
Or walk up the bridge to reach the sky train with provide in English sign and official for tourist to your target.
If you still,not sure yet,you can wander around "Victory Monument" there are some number of shopping center,hotels ,bank services and etc. for you to see and look around as well.
If you were interested in visit the shopping center of BKK. Like MBK ,Siam center ,Central world ,I would say the easiest way is take a sky train from "Victory Monument" and get of at "Siam station" and then you get to the biggest hub of shopping center in BKK,Thailand.
But.if you prefer shopping and looking for bargaining style I would say take a sky train from "Victory Monument" to "MoChit station" and walk to JJ Market center.