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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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 Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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| oldfatfarang wrote: |
| OP. Don't worry about not having/using a credit card in Thailand. It is really unwise to give any Thai your credit card details - even a reputable hotel. |
Agoda is a useful way to get around this. |
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teachingld2004
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:47 pm Post subject: bangkok |
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Thanks so much for all you you who replied.
Now I have the use of a credit card and I can book 2 nights. (as cheap as decent) Then I will go to a travel agent there and book some place near a beach and then come back and spend the last night in Bangkok. That I will pay for in cash. Is it a good idea to take with me 100 dollar bills and just change them as I need them?
And does anyone have a place where I should book the first 2 nights in Bangkok? I do not care about night life. I just want air con, and a private room that is not too far away from interesting places.
Thanks so much people |
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alljokingaside
Joined: 17 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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for flights, airasia is consistently the best deal i've found so far. kicker is that you'll have to go through malaysia, so the flight you have might be a good deal.
for money, bring cash and exchange it there. it should be roughly 3.03 baht/dollar (for US 50 and 100). you also wont really have a problem finding an atm. most work just fine.
for housing, unless you're looking for a 5star, just go to an area and find a room. they're cheap and plentiful.
about areas, do some research. i only spent a night and a day there (bored of the city, cities in general) and spent it in khao san (party central. interesting market though) |
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teachingld2004
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:27 am Post subject: bangkok |
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So, after reading all these comments, perhaps I should just wait till I get to the airport and then book there. I can prepay, but should I? I just want a place with a nice view(if I can get it) and I would like to pay 35$ a night or less if I could get it.
I am looking and I see prices from 12$ up. I am sure for 12$ I wil get garbage But I want a single room with my own bathroom and air-conditioning.
Thanks again all! |
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