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Originally Posted by blah99
ill be heading over to thailand/singapore later this month for a 3 week holiday (travelling with a friend).
can anyone recommend hotels/hostels or even just general areas to stay in the following places?
(anything up to around $40 per night per person)
bangkok
singapore
phuket
koh samui
places to go out at night? things to do during the day?
any other places not on my list that you can recommend?
any general advice or links for a newb tourist appreciated. thanks!
it's weird bc now that i've been there i know of some deals and know just how much something like 20k baht is valued. i mean for like 600$ u could get a really nice 1 bedroom with all the western amenities u want. but it may not be on a central location that u want, especially if u only have a week or two to commit. try agoda.com for hotels, it may not be the best, but it will defiantly be cheaper than just showing up on a whim to the hotel.
as for things to do the great thing about Thailand, and why i'll be moving there and setting up a poker condo there, is the variety. you can literally do almost anything. well not everything, but almost. what are your likes or dislikes? whats a great night out for you? a lesbian show? rock climbing? scuba diving? swimming? strippers? 1 week girlfriends? malls? 5 star restaurants and credit card roulette with 2+2ers? black out drunk? clubbing? ultra degeneracy? rooftop restaurants and bars? it depends on individual taste and of course, budget.
for bangkok i would definitely check out vertigo rooftop restaurant and bar. such nice views especially at night. also clubs on rca and siam paragon for an ultra western tourist feel.
phuket is different. patong is hooker/tourist central and doesn't justify other parts of the true natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the island. search for different secluded beaches off the beaten path. rent a motorbike and flirt with thai girls in malls who will go out of their way to show you around. visit jungcelyon mall and do some shooting at the firing range. jet ski, scuba dive, there are pamphlets all over the major tourist streets, u can't miss them. above all watch for lady boys there!
also do some research on this long thread, and browse past through informative posts here. there's a ton of advice although somewhat jumbled and scattered, in 584 pages!
Last edited by theguy123; 10-06-2009 at 08:06 PM.