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Just back from a quick week away and already planing my annual get the hell out of Scotland to somewhere hot in January holiday, decided after speaking to several of our Thai staff to give Bangkok a go, getting info from them and looked on net but figured some of u guys must have some hints, tips, warnings etc, planning 2 or 3 weeks 20th January or so, pretty flexible....where did u book flights....was it that time of year..prices...places to stay etc etc........

Edit: Who did u fly with? what was leg room like, would u recommend or not?

Thanks in advance :)

This item was edited on Wednesday, 22nd October 2008, 17:32

first stop for flights would be www.expedia.com.au

apparently the exchange rate works out in our favour when purchasing in Australian dollars (which i would check at www.xe.com)

um....re thailand never been there but as an alternative if that doesnt work out - i hear Goa is very good at this time of year :)

Thailand is a beautiful country and Bangkok is an ace city! Complete culture shock mind you when you step off the plane! January is a perfect time to go as it`s out of rainy season and I reckon you should get a flight for about £500.
At Bangkok airport don`t just jump into any old taxi as they will possibly try to screw you! Get into a cab from a tax rank in arrivals, or always agree price first.
Places to see, that I can remember: Grand Palace, Patpong, Khao San Road, there`s a huge mall but I can`t rmember the name...

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they will possibly try to screw you
surely that`s the main reason for going to Thailand? (but check for Adam`s apple first)

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Right off on friday so anyone with any last minute hints and tips (or warnings) feel free to post, having looked online i noticed the cheap airlines in thailand really are cheap so may fly to Singapore or Vietnam for a few days while i am there

Cheers

You could jump on a plane to Cambodia and visit Angkor:

http://www.sacredsites.com/asia/cambodia/angkor_wat.html


why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive

Looks v v interesting, any ideas who fly there from either Bangkok airport?

Not done it myself - just somewhere I would like to go....quick google brings up this:

http://www.dpmac.com/angkor/traveling.html

why take life so seriously..its not like you are going to make it out alive