I am going for my honeymoon on the 26th.
Just curious if anyone has any tips, comments, cool places to see, etc..
lonelyplanet.com is a great travel forum, but watch out for the trolls.
go to a bookstore today and pick yourself up a decent travel guide. make sure your passports are up to date. check to see if you need any innoculations before you leave.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand
I went during the summer of '08.
Pick up a Lonely Planet guide book, they are the best. If you're in Bangkok, get street food, go to the markets, the aquarium if you've got a bit of money (it's pretty expensive, but worth it). Go see the big temples and palaces, there should be plenty to keep you occupied for a while.
From Bangkok I went into Nong Khai, in northern Thailand near the Laos border. That was a great place, very quiet and peaceful. Lots more temples, national parks, etc. If you're up there, stop by the Mut Mee guest house, rent a bicycle, ride around to wherever you want to go, have dinner on their boat at sunset on the Mekong.
Again, Lonely Planet guidebook will set you in the right direction. I was only in Thailand for about a week before we moved on to Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia, so I didn't get to see a whole lot, just the big stuff.
Thanks for the info I don't think I have time to order a guide book online, do they sell them in stores?
We are going to Koh Phi Phi for a week then Khao sok for a week then Bangkok for a week.
Yeah, you can pick up a Lonely Planet in most large book stores.
When you're in Bangkok, go get a custom shirt or custom suit made. I suggest Raja's Fashion (google for the address, or ask around when you're there). Shirts are $30, Suits are $300. Custom made! It's fantastic. Be sure to go first thing, because it takes a while to get everything made and re-fitted, etc.
Don't get taken advantage of, guard your money, and haggle for everything in the markets. Don't be afraid to walk away, you'll see the same thing a few booths down. Same same, but different (but not really different).
Stay away from the 12 yo boys you sicko, Sorry, JAy and silent bob just popped into my head, and couldnt shake it.. lol
Also remember that many of those ladies you see AREN'T ladies.
Confucius say " man who stands in airport turnstyle sideways, going to bangkok!. sorry i couldnt be any moe help
This video has all you need to know:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlL0jB0j3YA
I've heard you can get cut gemstones at excellent prices...and a plethora of STD's.