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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you love to be active but have seen all of the tourist highlights of Bangkok a biking tour at Bang Krachao might be something for you. And the best thing is you can arrange it all by your self.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bang Krachao is the green lung of Bangkok. It's like an </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">peninsula</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> in the south of Bangkok across the Chao Praya river. There are no high rises or traffic jams but quiet roads and local communities set in a lush green environment. The best way to explore this part of Bangkok is by bike. Check out this blog on how to get there and what to do.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get to the nearest MRT station and go to queen sirikit station. From there walk to the South to Rama IV road. There are stairs to cross the big road. On the opposite side <a href="https://youtu.be/08upyFZet2M" target="_blank">Klong Toei market</a> starts, which also makes for a very nice day trip. On the roadside take a motorbike taxi and say you want to go to the pier at Klong Toei temple (wat Kloeng Toei). I paid 30 bht for the ride which takes about 5 minutes. The motorbike taxi will drop you off at the pier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">At het pier there is a sign of M-bikes. Just point at it and say you want to go there. They will either drop you of at Bang Krachao pier or the pier where M-bikes is located. Don't worry, both places rent out bikes so you will be fine. I did not have to pay for the boat ride as I rented a bike, the fare normally is 10 bht.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As I had no map I just followed the road and had lunch at some local place. I turned back after a few hours as it started to rain but otherwise it makes up for a great half day or full day cycling trip. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Evergreen resort Chaweng beach, Koh Samui is a medium sized resort. There are rooms in the main building and bungalows near the swimming pool available. The resort is located at a soi just back from the main road in the centre of Chaweng. Because of the location it's just 2 minutes walking to central plaza shopping centre but very quiet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The rooms are clean and have a large balcony. The bed is a bid on the hard side but enough space for 2 persons. In the corner of the room is a big closet to store your clothes and suitcase. Opposite the bed is a small desk with facilities to make your own cup of coffee or tea and a fridge. A bottle of free drinking water is provided each day. There is also a small TV in the room. </span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand9.5313897673584851 100.062671899795539.5304112673584847 100.06141139979553 9.5323682673584855 100.06393239979553tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-3790024956064454012016-07-17T12:39:00.000+07:002016-12-04T13:28:43.607+07:00Simple life resort Koh Tao<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The hotel has a large restaurant and bar located at the main street. From here you can enjoy your meal or drink while watching the business of the small island. A bit tucked away from the road is the reception area. I was welcomed with a big smile and checking only took a few minutes.</span></div>
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Na Kluea, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand12.932500644861657 100.8991134166717512.931533644861657 100.89785291667175 12.933467644861656 100.90037391667175tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-26527218255777091572016-05-05T12:00:00.000+07:002016-06-10T00:44:49.443+07:004 islands day trip Koh Lanta<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When you have visited Thailand a few times you will probably have noticed these small places of typical Thai entertainment. On a small piece of bare ground a few stalls are placed, it looks like a mini fair. You can throw darts at balloons for a few baht and go home with a lovely teddy bear. </span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand9.750043896329986 100.074205398559579.7461313963299858 100.06916289855957 9.7539563963299862 100.07924789855957tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-90250743337471717382016-03-31T12:00:00.000+07:002016-08-14T13:46:12.721+07:00Fried ice cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ever tried fried ice cream? You did not know it even existed? Well you will be amazed by what <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94-Ice-Manias/532930483393080" target="_blank">this</a> Thai company developed!</span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand13.745773588438404 100.5565416812896713.744809588438404 100.55528118128967 13.746737588438403 100.55780218128967tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-26220974506847711502016-03-17T12:00:00.000+07:002016-03-17T12:00:12.655+07:00Two Three Mansion serviced apartments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Two Three Mansion is a deluxe boutique serviced apartment in the premier residential area of Sukhumvit Road, offering 42 well-appointed rooms in a friendly, tranquil atmosphere. The buildings is tucked away in a small alley but still within close distance of Sukhumvit road, just wave down a motorbike taxi and it will take 2 minutes to get there. </span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand13.737998977237163 100.5639553070068413.737516977237163 100.56332480700684 13.738480977237163 100.56458580700684tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-23507814451575474742016-03-10T02:14:00.000+07:002016-03-10T02:14:04.077+07:00Taxi boat Koh Phangan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Just in front of the hotel is a pick up point for the taxi boat to <a href="http://siamsmiles.blogspot.nl/2015/05/koh-phangan-bottle-beach.html" target="_blank">Bottle beach</a> and <a href="http://siamsmiles.blogspot.nl/2015/12/thong-nai-pan-at-koh-phangan.html" target="_blank">Thong Nai Pan</a> beach. To Bottle beach it's a fixed price of 200 baht per person, boat leaves with 3 people or more. Mainly in the morning many tourists who discover the island by motorbike end up at this spot for a half day trip to Bottle beach. Usually you can leave within 30 minutes.</span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand9.78736755863626 100.007504224777229.78712305863626 100.00718922477722 9.7876120586362614 100.00781922477722tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-57092324589212581842016-03-03T12:00:00.000+07:002016-03-03T12:00:13.255+07:00Mysterious Myanmar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />What makes Myanmar so special? Is it the beauty of it’s nature, the diversity and kindness of it’s people or the fact that it has been rather inaccessible for decades? Whatever it is Myanmar is worth a visit!<br /><br />Back in December 2006 I had the pleasure of making a round trip of 2 weeks. Since that time the political and economical environment has changed for the better. It’s just a matter of time before mass tourism will discover this country. So if you want to avoid the masses and experience the real Myanmar it’s best to make plans now.</span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Yangon, Myanmar16.8660694 96.19513200000005816.379910900000002 95.549685000000053 17.3522279 96.840579000000062tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-91374229602659535462016-02-25T12:00:00.000+07:002016-02-25T12:00:08.078+07:00Wat Kao Huan Jook Koh Samui<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Staying on Koh Samui and want to visit a temple which is not crowded by tourists? Then you should visit Wat Kao Huan Jook. The temple is located in Chaweng on a small hill close to Chaweng lake and the airport, Q-bar is located on the same hill just below the temple. When staying in Chaweng you could probably visit it by foot but the easiest way is to just rent a motorbike and pay a visit while exploring the island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So what would you do? A train is approaching and the crossing gates are about to close. A guy is holding a red flag to warn traffic of the </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">approaching train and lowers the barriers slowly. Stop and wait for the train to pass would be logic and make the most sense. Why risk your life just to gain another 20 meters in traffic??? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well not in Thailand!! If there's an open spot to slip through the barriers and pass in front of the train, well let's use that </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">opportunity! Watch this crazy video and see how motorbikes but also the pedestrian at the end jumps in front of the train.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I made a trip from Udonthani to Khorat, straight through the rural part of Thailand with a stopover at Khon Kaen. The early train leaves Khon Kaen at 8.00 and takes about 4 hours to get to Khorat. I believe the ticket was about 38 baht. Along the way it will stop at several tiny villages surrounded by lots of rice fields and sugar plantations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The below two videos cover the second leg of the trip from Khon Kaen to Khorat. Both are large Thai cities in a part of Thailand which is called Esaan. This part of Thailand is non touristy and way cheaper then Bangkok. Little English is spoken and the food is sometimes unrecognizable!</span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-63370511218063557942016-02-04T12:20:00.000+07:002016-12-18T05:22:33.131+07:00Thai boxing Lamai beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Staying in Lamai beach, Koh Samui and want to have some fun at night. Check out the Thai boxing event held every Saturday night. In the center of Lamai beach, just across the MacDonalds, there is a cluster of about 15 beer bars and right in the middle is a boxing ring. Every week on Saturday a boxing contest is organized with free seating! Make sure to be there in time as it can fill up quite quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">Watching the game from one of the bars is fun. There even are boxing matches for ladies and they sure know how to kick. The girls in the bars like to watch the match and cheer for their favorite. Sipping on your drink it's nice to soak up the atmosphere.</span></div>
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand9.465677154286686 100.04442214965829.4637191542866859 100.0419006496582 9.4676351542866861 100.0469436496582tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-58832700221463334702016-01-28T12:22:00.000+07:002016-01-28T12:22:00.145+07:00Loy Krathong parade<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When you are interested in a great festival you should visit Chiang Mai during November. During this month Loy Krathong will be celebrated. Loy Krathong is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand and celebrated on a large scale in Chiang Mai. For the exact date check the internet as it coincides with the full moon in November, which is on a different date each year. The festivities are usually spread over 2 or 3 days and consist of the floating of the small krathongs in the river, the <a href="http://siamsmiles.blogspot.nl/2015/11/loy-krathong-lantern-festival.html?view=magazine" target="_blank">release of many sky lanterns</a> and a large parade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The parade starts at Thapae gate w</span><span style="font-family: "\22 trebuchet ms\22 " , sans-serif;">hen the sun sets</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. All participants of the parade gather at the gate to line up. They are dressed in traditional costumes which is really nice to see. Big carts and music are part of the parade. During this line up it's a good moment to take pictures and meet with the people. They are very open and will pose for pictures or explain about Loy Krathong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A good spot to watch the parade is near Thapae Gate, but they also pass the night bazaar. All along the road it is busy but you can still find some quiet spots to watch it all.</span><br />
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SiamSmileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06077999568454212306noreply@blogger.com0Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand18.787692407369828 98.9938116073608418.783934407369827 98.988769107360838 18.79145040736983 98.998854107360842tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268734981288979153.post-25390832884908145412016-01-24T12:34:00.000+07:002016-01-24T12:34:00.989+07:00Flight to Udonthani<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How to get to Udonthani? Basically there are 3 options available. Go by bus, train or plane. The distance is about 600 kilometers so one would guess taking the train or bus will take about 7 hours. Well guess again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although traveling by train is fun I would not advice to use it to cover large distances. For me 3 to 4 hours by train is the max. Also because the train is notorious for is delays. However it is the cheapest option available, especially when buying a third class ticket. To summarize the train will take at least 12 hours but will cost about 250 baht.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next option is the bus. Lot's of busses will leave from Morchit bus station to Udon during the day. Prices will be around 500 baht and travel time 8 hours. But Thai roads are busy so a traffic jam is still possible and the driver might be awake on red bull for the whole journey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Leaves us with flying. There are a few discount airlines operating in Thailand. <a href="http://www.nokair.com/" target="_blank">Nok air</a> and <a href="http://www.airasia.com/my/en/home.page" target="_blank">AirAsia</a> both fly to Udonthani for a reasonable price. Trip takes roughly 1 hour and leaves from Don Mueang airport.</span><br />
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