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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 12:18:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By axl:
If you get to Bangkok look up my old girlfriend. She worked out of the lobby at the American Hotel. Her name was "Number Eight". Since this was in 1970 I pretty sure she's moved to another career field.
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You never lose your GF in BKK, only your turn...

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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 12:21:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Meadowmuffin:
Does anyone go there for anything other than sex?
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I went there to fight commies, stayed for the pussy!
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 1:32:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By GTLandser:


They have some world class diving sites. Diving trips and beach bars are great ways to meet people.

Sounds like if you tried to go now though, you'd be followed by a mob of hookers who haven't had an income for over a year.
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You say that like it's a bad thing.  
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 7:08:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Throwsabender:
Show us the beach man.
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Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui.
My room is at start of video.

Link Posted: 6/12/2021 8:32:37 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:

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Awesomo.  Just you and beach dog.  I posted awhile back that I'm game for any Thai / SE Asia trip - preferably a combo.  Just need a month heads up.  Totally stupid about the 2 week quarantine.  That would be most people's entire vacation.  Also have zero plans to get the not real vaccine shot any time soon.  Downloading>>>covid-19_blank_vaccine_card.pdf
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 9:01:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Supra:


Awesomo.  Just you and beach dog.  I posted awhile back that I'm game for any Thai / SE Asia trip - preferably a combo.  Just need a month heads up.  Totally stupid about the 2 week quarantine.  That would be most people's entire vacation.  Also have zero plans to get the not real vaccine shot any time soon.  Downloading>>>covid-19_blank_vaccine_card.pdf
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Possibly because of the quarantine requirements they now offer a 45 day "extended visa" instead of the previous 30 day visa.
But my friend is looking to come here when Phuket opens operation sandbox maybe next month as island quarantine sure beats hotel quarantine and it is only one week instead of  two.
Also with almost 30 hours travel time to get here from the Midwest then 30 to get home then recovering from jet lag I feel two weeks wouldn't be enough vacation time even without quarantine.
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 9:29:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By jollyg83:



She just has a big clit.
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She just has a big clit.
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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 9:44:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Meadowmuffin:
Does anyone go there for anything other than sex?
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There was a documentary about some guys that went there for a wedding . . . .
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 9:52:54 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:06:02 PM EDT
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I dunno, man... you mentioned quarantine/restrictions like 87 times in this thread so far.  I'd rather not go on vacation where everything is closed and I'm not allowed to go anywhere.  Kinda defeats the point of travel imho
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:08:40 PM EDT
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Beware, don't be a Stew. The Hangover II reference, vid removed.
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:32:15 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:32:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Downtrodden:
I dunno, man... you mentioned quarantine/restrictions like 87 times in this thread so far.  I'd rather not go on vacation where everything is closed and I'm not allowed to go anywhere.  Kinda defeats the point of travel imho
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I want to see some of the pristine beaches without all of the trashy tourists.
China has boatloads of tourists that crowd the beaches parks etc once they are allowed back in.
Because I'm vaccinated I can go anywhere in Thailand .
Yes bars are still closed but could open at any time, no one knows.
Pattaya Beach was closed for swimming but I wouldn't want to swim there anyway, too much runoff water from the city.
Island beaches where one would want to swim most are open.
My goal was to get here before things opened up and then to be one of the first here as it opens up.
ETA also prices are greatly reduced now.
My beach front room was less than $48 and included free breakfast.
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:39:47 PM EDT
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Are you trying to get this thread locked?[img]/images/smilies/smiley_confused.gif" />
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Please delete that post
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:46:09 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:

Are you trying to get this thread locked?
@stoner63a
Please delete that post
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I didn't watch the whole vid, I didn't think youtube allowed any nudity in their vids except the nude yoga talked about on here.
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:48:46 PM EDT
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If you get to Phuket say hello to my girlfriend Alisa.



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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 10:52:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:

I want to see some of the pristine beaches without all of the trashy tourists.
China has boatloads of tourists that crowd the beaches parks etc once they are allowed back in.
Because I'm vaccinated I can go anywhere in Thailand .
Yes bars are still closed but could open at any time, no one knows.
Pattaya Beach was closed for swimming but I wouldn't want to swim there anyway, too much runoff water from the city.
Island beaches where one would want to swim most are open.
My goal was to get here before things opened up and then to be one of the first here as it opens up.
ETA also prices are greatly reduced now.
My beach front room was less than $48 and included free breakfast.
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Originally Posted By Downtrodden:
I dunno, man... you mentioned quarantine/restrictions like 87 times in this thread so far.  I'd rather not go on vacation where everything is closed and I'm not allowed to go anywhere.  Kinda defeats the point of travel imho

I want to see some of the pristine beaches without all of the trashy tourists.
China has boatloads of tourists that crowd the beaches parks etc once they are allowed back in.
Because I'm vaccinated I can go anywhere in Thailand .
Yes bars are still closed but could open at any time, no one knows.
Pattaya Beach was closed for swimming but I wouldn't want to swim there anyway, too much runoff water from the city.
Island beaches where one would want to swim most are open.
My goal was to get here before things opened up and then to be one of the first here as it opens up.
ETA also prices are greatly reduced now.
My beach front room was less than $48 and included free breakfast.


Fair enough, looks like you thought it out
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 11:04:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Cansiae1nundatio] [#18]
My fiancee and I were considering honeymooning in Thailand. Any recommendations? We don't drink alcohol btw

@MADMAXXX
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 11:21:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By David0858:


I would think swimming would be forbidden. Swimming is one of the best ways to spread covid.
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How so?


Eta:

"CDC is not aware of any scientific reports of the virus that causes COVID-19 spreading to people through the water in lakes, oceans, rivers, or other natural bodies of water.Feb 19, 2021https://www.cdc.gov  public-beaches
Guidance for Beaches During COVID-19"
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Common question
Can COVID-19 spread through swimming pools?


There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of recreational waters. Follow safe swimming practices along with social distancing and everyday preventative actions to protect yourself.Feb 1, 2021
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Link Posted: 6/12/2021 11:33:27 PM EDT
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Covid bullshit and no waves.
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 11:35:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By gitarmac:
How so?
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He is making fun of the asinine requirement.   Did you know that sitting on a beach or walking by the waters edge was also extremely risky for catching the virus?

Governments are stupid.
Link Posted: 6/12/2021 11:40:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:

Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui.
My room is at start of video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnr9k0syGuQ
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That looks awesome.

EDIT: saw you answered my questions.

Super jelly OP!
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 12:04:34 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By xylo:
Is speaking English relatively common there? Is it a good place to visit for someone not seeking drugs and illicit sex?
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you want the philipines. 95% of the population speaks English.
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 4:53:59 AM EDT
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The expats have a saying here "T I T" which stands for this is Thailand.
After I finished my one week quarantine in Bangkok I stayed there one week to check it out explore, and open a bank account.
Now with the "new wave" of covid that hit Thailand they labeled different areas/zones Deep Red, Red, Orange etc depending on the number of infected people in those zones.
Bangkok and Pattaya were at that time deep red.
Then I went to Pattaya to a hotel while I looked for a long term rental place.
The hotels restaurant was closed just like all other restaurants in the city due to covid (restaurants sold food for carry out only, no inside dining).
But the hotel offered a free breakfast each morning to guests staying there.
So I go down the next morning expecting to order food and take it back to my room.
But no they had tables set up and as you entered they showed you a menu , you picked what you wanted then went in and sat down  at any table you liked.
There was a coffee, juice, make your own toast bar to help yourself to.
Then they brought your food out for you to eat at the table.
The place was almost deserted but you could share a table with someone if you wanted to no problem.
Yet the restaurant wasn't open any other time of the day due to covid.
So I concluded the covid apparently doesn't affect you when you are eatting bacon, eggs, saussage, toast etc.

Remember T I T
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 8:04:09 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:
The expats have a saying here "T I T" which stands for this is Thailand.
After I finished my one week quarantine in Bangkok I stayed there one week to check it out explore, and open a bank account.
Now with the "new wave" of covid that hit Thailand they labeled different areas/zones Deep Red, Red, Orange etc depending on the number of infected people in those zones.
Bangkok and Pattaya were at that time deep red.
Then I went to Pattaya to a hotel while I looked for a long term rental place.
The hotels restaurant was closed just like all other restaurants in the city due to covid (restaurants sold food for carry out only, no inside dining).
But the hotel offered a free breakfast each morning to guests staying there.
So I go down the next morning expecting to order food and take it back to my room.
But no they had tables set up and as you entered they showed you a menu , you picked what you wanted then went in and sat down  at any table you liked.
There was a coffee, juice, make your own toast bar to help yourself to.
Then they brought your food out for you to eat at the table.
The place was almost deserted but you could share a table with someone if you wanted to no problem.
Yet the restaurant wasn't open any other time of the day due to covid.
So I concluded the covid apparently doesn't affect you when you are eatting bacon, eggs, saussage, toast etc.

Remember T I T
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All of those restrictions make it sound like not much fun at all.

If you can do an "island quarantine" does that mean you can go fishing or diving? I assume many of those are also closed due to lack of tourists?


Link Posted: 6/13/2021 8:05:33 AM EDT
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No ladyboy, no care
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 8:27:41 AM EDT
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What is a good photo hosting site to load my pictures on so I can post pictures here on ARFCOM?
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 8:38:06 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By GTLandser:


All of those restrictions make it sound like not much fun at all.

If you can do an "island quarantine" does that mean you can go fishing or diving? I assume many of those are also closed due to lack of tourists?


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But now with Pattaya being reduced to Red statis a few weeks ago restaurants have been allowed to open for inside dining.
They are just not "legally" allowed to sell alcohol in restaurants yet.
On Koh Samui restaurants were selling alcohol.

Tourist places are gearing up, getting ready for when things open up.
Everywhere I walk I see lots of remodeling going on to bars and clubs during this "down time".

As for what excursions will be open in Phuket during operation sandbox, I don't know yet.
Hopefully in a week or two I will go to Phuket as there are many islands in the Andaman Sea that are extremely beautiful that I want to see when uncrowded.
Then I will see if I can get better answers to your question.
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 8:52:38 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:03:37 AM EDT
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What is a good photo hosting site to load my pictures on so I can post pictures here on ARFCOM?
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Click on the "Attach Image" tab down below. No need for a hosting site.


Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:16:16 AM EDT
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ETA Thanks  Hay_Bale

Took a motorbike ride around the east side of the island and stopped at various scenic areas.
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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:20:58 AM EDT
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Bought some street vendor food and brought back to my room.

ETA this was less than $3 USD

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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:22:51 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:
ETA Thanks  Hay_Bale

Took a motorbike ride around the east side of the island and stopped at various scenic areas.
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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:29:17 AM EDT
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Stopped at an "expensive" Thai restaurant and grabed a potato picture of their menu.
The most expensive entree was 250 baht or about $8 USD
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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:36:52 AM EDT
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Of the 5 nights that I was at that resort only the first night had a family of 4 and the second night had a young couple staying there.
No one else stayed there during those two nights and all other nights no one was there at all except me and the staff.
The staff kept busy manicuring the gardens.
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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:38:23 AM EDT
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Get any bussy?
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:47:08 AM EDT
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The main dining area

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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 9:59:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Cansiae1nundatio:
My fiancee and I were considering honeymooning in Thailand. Any recommendations? We don't drink alcohol btw

@MADMAXXX
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That is 100% dependent on what it is you are looking to do.

Do you want a beach resort? Do you want a taste of the local culture? Do you want to explore a big city? Do you want a low cost place to stay in the middle of nowhere? Do you want to explore ancient ruins and world heritage sites?

Link Posted: 6/13/2021 10:05:49 AM EDT
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But I ate breakfasts here.
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Link Posted: 6/13/2021 10:30:34 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By MADMAXXX:

But now with Pattaya being reduced to Red statis a few weeks ago restaurants have been allowed to open for inside dining.
They are just not "legally" allowed to sell alcohol in restaurants yet.
On Koh Samui restaurants were selling alcohol.

Tourist places are gearing up, getting ready for when things open up.
Everywhere I walk I see lots of remodeling going on to bars and clubs during this "down time".

As for what excursions will be open in Phuket during operation sandbox, I don't know yet.
Hopefully in a week or two I will go to Phuket as there are many islands in the Andaman Sea that are extremely beautiful that I want to see when uncrowded.
Then I will see if I can get better answers to your question.
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Cool, thanks for that, it might be worth visiting later when it doesn't look quite like The Walking Dead.
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 11:09:58 AM EDT
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There were three beach dogs that hung out infront of the resort.
They would dig shallow holes under the beach chairs to lay in the cool sand.
Some of the staff at the resort would put out dishes of food for them.
Thai people even when they themselves are going through hardships still help take care of the animals.
They often put collars on the dogs showing that someone is helping to care for them.
This dog was the oldest of the three he had no collar but the other two did.
I liked him and I would share some of my breakfast with him each morning.
When he got too hot he would get up and go for a swim.
The other two never swam.

Link Posted: 6/13/2021 12:50:29 PM EDT
[#42]
OP needs to read this thread...

How to Spot a Ladyboy
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 1:21:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By intheburbs:
OP needs to read this thread...

How to Spot a Ladyboy
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My friend who is there all the time says they're easy to spot in bars because they're really good at playing pool
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 1:34:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Meadowmuffin:
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Some people might go to look at old historical sites but single guys? 100 percent there to do degenerate shit that cant be done at home.  Well it is the stereotype I have formed after many of these threads.

But if he is single and  not banging kids or women forced into that business. Let him have fun.
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 2:05:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam:


That is 100% dependent on what it is you are looking to do.

Do you want a beach resort? Do you want a taste of the local culture? Do you want to explore a big city? Do you want a low cost place to stay in the middle of nowhere? Do you want to explore ancient ruins and world heritage sites?

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Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam:
Originally Posted By Cansiae1nundatio:
My fiancee and I were considering honeymooning in Thailand. Any recommendations? We don't drink alcohol btw

@MADMAXXX


That is 100% dependent on what it is you are looking to do.

Do you want a beach resort? Do you want a taste of the local culture? Do you want to explore a big city? Do you want a low cost place to stay in the middle of nowhere? Do you want to explore ancient ruins and world heritage sites?

Definitely a beach resort. We would like to get out and explore too though.

We're not so big on the big city stuff, but exploring ancient ruins and heritage sites is exactly what we want in a vacation!

@Bohr_Adam
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 2:14:41 PM EDT
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The quarantine and constantly changing rules is what makes it a deal breaker for most. Then add that many businesses are closed or gone under and it looks like a ghost town by 9pm. It's going to take a year or more for that region to get back in the swing of things. The only saving grace is that Chaweng beach was the armpit of Samui doing normal times. Now it's probably bearable. You should take the ferry over to Koh Tao and check it out. Pretty cool island.
Link Posted: 6/13/2021 2:16:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Cansiae1nundatio:
Definitely a beach resort. We would like to get out and explore too though.


We're not so big on the big city stuff, but exploring ancient ruins and heritage sites is exactly what we want in a vacation!

@Bohr_Adam
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Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam:
Originally Posted By Cansiae1nundatio:
My fiancee and I were considering honeymooning in Thailand. Any recommendations? We don't drink alcohol btw

@MADMAXXX


That is 100% dependent on what it is you are looking to do.

Do you want a beach resort? Do you want a taste of the local culture? Do you want to explore a big city? Do you want a low cost place to stay in the middle of nowhere? Do you want to explore ancient ruins and world heritage sites?

Definitely a beach resort. We would like to get out and explore too though.


We're not so big on the big city stuff, but exploring ancient ruins and heritage sites is exactly what we want in a vacation!

@Bohr_Adam


The beaches are quite removed from the ancient sites, so you might want to split the thing up. Usually, those are two very distinct types of trips. Fortunately, domestic flights are pretty cheap.

Ayutthaya is a potential day trip from Bangkok. Sukhothai is tougher and will probably require a dedicated flight. If you want to hit all those types of cities, might be worth a venture to Cambodia and the famous Angkor Wat... not sure the smartest way to do that.

3-4 days chilling on a beach followed by 3-4 days playing Indiana Jones (or vice versa) might be one way to approach it. Bonus points if you can take more time off.

Link Posted: 6/13/2021 6:48:58 PM EDT
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The beaches are quite removed from the ancient sites, so you might want to split the thing up. Usually, those are two very distinct types of trips. Fortunately, domestic flights are pretty cheap.

Ayutthaya is a potential day trip from Bangkok. Sukhothai is tougher and will probably require a dedicated flight. If you want to hit all those types of cities, might be worth a venture to Cambodia and the famous Angkor Wat... not sure the smartest way to do that.

3-4 days chilling on a beach followed by 3-4 days playing Indiana Jones (or vice versa) might be one way to approach it. Bonus points if you can take more time off.

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Awesome, thanks for the ideas!
Link Posted: 6/14/2021 3:50:41 AM EDT
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So today , Monday, in Pattaya for the first time in a long while Gyms and Massage parlors were finally allowed to open up.
Just last week they opened up the beaches here to allow people to walk or picnic on the sand and the beach chair / umbrella people were all out along with the non-alcoholic beverage vendors and various food carts.
Good sign that things are easing up here a bit.

Im still planning on flying to Phuket maybe late next week to check that area out.
Link Posted: 6/14/2021 8:24:16 AM EDT
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