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The Top 10 Things To Do In Bangkok
The Top 10 list of things to do for first time travellers to Bangkok. I have tried to cover just the most popular, however just being in Bangkok is an experience on it’s own, and you will know this the from the moment that you arrive at the airport. Top Ten Things to Do in
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BTS and MRT in Bangkok
The roads in Bangkok city are notoriously clogged and the best option for visitors is to take to the two rail systems for significantly faster movement. The BTS and the MRT rail systems of Bangkok are the most superior way to navigate the big mango. Don’t be intimidated using the BTS or MRT as there
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Setting up Business in Thailand
Setting up Business in Thailand – In modern times Thailand enjoys a robust economy in the Asian region. Thailand’s march into the big league has come about through testing times though. Predominantly, Thailand has been an agrarian economy blessed with bountiful crops of rice, maize, rubber, sugar cane, cassava and more. Rich hauls of sea
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Yingluck Shinawatra Thailands First Woman!
Ending all puzzles, predictions, calculations, and perhaps fears in at least some quarters, the Thai People have elected their first woman Prime Minister. Welcome to Yingluck Shinawatra. The Prime Minister to be, in her own words has admitted that this victory can be just the beginning and lot needs to be done for the Thai
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Sukhumvit Road – Bangkok
Sukhumvit Road is best known as the longest road in Bangkok and the world. You can actually travel all the way from Bangkok to the Cambodian border on Sukhumvit Rd. Sukhumvit Road is also considered to be the best known and affluent area in Bangkok due to the post World War II commerical developments and
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Khao San Road – Bangkok
Backpackers from all around the world congregate at Khao San Road, making it their base for exploring the rest of Thailand and other parts of SE Asia. As one of Bangkok’s most touristy and popular areas, there’s plenty to do: shop for clothing and souvenirs, bar-hop with a “bucket” drink, or even relax your tired
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Guest Houses and Hostels in Bangkok
Here is a my top 5 picks for Guest Houses and Hostels is Bangkok. 1. HQ Hostel Self described as “more than a hostel”, HQ Hostel is unique feeling more like an IKEA-inspired college dorm hall, with bean bags, fun decor, and 24-hour reception staff. Inside, you will be delighted to find crisp bed linens,
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Chinatown Bangkok
The Chinese have a far-reaching presence throughout Thailand, but the majority are from Bangkok and other coastal regions. Most of the Chinese population originally lived on Rattanakosin Island, which lies on the east side of the Chao Phraya River. However, in 1782 King Rama I forced the Chinese immigrants south to make room for the
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Using Mobile Phones & The Internet in Thailand
Without a doubt, the Internet and mobile phones have completely changed the world as we know it. Everything and everyone seem so much closer than before, with almost every country on the planet offering these exponentially growing technologies. Developing countries around the world, including Thailand, already have established mobile phone and Internet infrastructure that continues
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Bangkok Food & Dining Tips
Bangkok Food & Dining Tips – For most, the best part of traveling to Thailand and Bangkok is eating the local cuisine. With only a few steps from the Bangkok airport, you begin to understand the importance of food to this country, with street stalls, restaurants, and markets outlining every street. All day and all
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