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Thailand Travel Guide

August 31, 2023 By James Clark

Travel Notes > Thailand Travel Guide Destination Guides Bangkok Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Hat Yai Ko Chang Koh Samui Ko Pha Ngan Ko Phayam Pattaya Phuket Ubon Ratchathani Nomadic Notes Blog Posts Thailand Thailand islands guide: Every island where you can stay Largest islands in Thailand Best beaches near Bangkok Ornamental street signs of Thailand […]

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Where to stay in Bangkok: the best areas and hotels for visitors (2023)

July 12, 2023 By James Clark

A guide to the best areas to stay in Bangkok Do a search for hotels in Bangkok and you will be presented with hundreds of options to choose from (over 1400 when I last checked). If you’ve never been to Bangkok, then picking which area to stay in will also add to the challenge. To […]

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Train 261: Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Hua Hin by Ordinary Train

July 6, 2023 By James Clark 5 Comments

Bangkok to Hua Hin on Train 261 Ordinary Train service The train from Bangkok to Hua Hin is an easy way to get to this beach city near Bangkok. Even though the main train station of Bangkok has moved to Bang Sue, it’s still possible to get a train from the old Bangkok Station (Hua […]

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Where to stay in Hua Hin: The best areas and hotels

June 29, 2023 By James Clark

Hua Hin is a beach city on the upper Gulf of Thailand. It is one of the best beaches near Bangkok for quick getaways. Being near enough to Bangkok has made it a popular weekend beach break destination, and a place to live for retirees and (increasingly) remote workers. This article lists the best areas […]

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Bangkok Mass Transit System – A guide to the BTS / MRT / ARL / SRT urban railways

June 19, 2023 By James Clark 7 Comments

Bangkok Mass Transit System

The Bangkok Mass Transit System began with the launch of two BTS Skytrain lines in 1999. There are now nine lines operating, with more lines planned and under construction. The urban rail transit system of Bangkok is comprised of a mixture of railway systems operated by three different companies. There is no singular brand like […]

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50 years of Lonely Planet: Revisiting Across Asia on the cheap in Thailand

June 15, 2023 By James Clark 9 Comments

It’s been 50 years since the publication of the original guide book that launched Lonely Planet. Across Asia on the Cheap was published in 1973 by Tony and Maureen Wheeler after overlanding from London to Australia. The publication of the guide book has become the stuff of legend. They typed and stapled the guidebook on […]

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Largest islands in Thailand

June 10, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

What are the largest islands in Thailand? This is a harder question to answer than I thought. Usually Wikipedia would have a list, but the Wiki list of islands of Thailand doesn’t show sizes. There are other lists online, but there are discrepancies between lists. This article attempts to rank the sizes, and in the […]

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Apartment Review: Sun & Star Apartment, Hua Hin – Thailand

May 29, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Sun & Star Apartment. Address: 16/15 Phet Kasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand I stayed at the Sun & Star Apartment in Hua Hin, Thailand. I booked online via Airbnb, and I booked the room for its price and location in Hua Hin. I paid $7.87 USD per night, so it […]

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Where to stay in Pattaya: The best hotels and areas for visitors

May 5, 2023 By James Clark

Pattaya is a beach city in Chonburi Province, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is famous for its bars and night clubs, though the city also promotes itself as a family destination. Pattaya is the quickest beach break from Bangkok. Its proximity to Bangkok guarantees a steady stream of visitors who are looking for […]

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How to go from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by boat

May 4, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Koh Lipe is the southernmost island in Thailand, and it’s the closest inhabited island to Langkawi in Malaysia. It is possible to travel by boat between the two islands, making it one of the more memorable international border crossings in Southeast Asia. Here is how to go from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by boat. Koh […]

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