General Reports

[Java Man]

What's your go-to site? If there isn't a site what about some more low cost carriers in SE Asia? Thanks in advance.

Kayak.com lists the low cost SE Asia Carriers. I found airfare between Bangkok and Phnom Penh for $125USD one way on Bangkok Air.

[Bungaro]

I know it has been mentioned before, but having some difficulty locating it. Next week will be the King's birthday / Fathers Day in Thailand. Does everything shut down in the city for celebrations? Will it be just Friday, or all weekend? Just trying to plan accordingly.

Thank you

[Allover]

I'll be hopping around SE Asia for 6 weeks starting in January. I know a few of the local low cost carriers like Cebu Air, and Tiger Air. I was wondering if there is a site similar to Expedia that has pricing from more local low cost carriers. What's your go-to site? If there isn't a site what about some more low cost carriers in SE Asia?

Thanks in advance.

Air Asia serves more destinations in Asia than any other low cost carrier. If you buy in advance fares are very reasonable and sometimes dirt cheap.

[Mauldid]

I'll be hopping around SE Asia for 6 weeks starting in January. I know a few of the local low cost carriers like Cebu Air, and Tiger Air. I was wondering if there is a site similar to Expedia that has pricing from more local low cost carriers. What's your go-to site? If there isn't a site what about some more low cost carriers in SE Asia?

Thanks in advance.

Try Air Asia. No thrill no frill flights. Bring snacks or bring money to buy snacks during flight.

[FruitNinja]

I'll be hopping around SE Asia for 6 weeks starting in January. I know a few of the local low cost carriers like Cebu Air, and Tiger Air. I was wondering if there is a site similar to Expedia that has pricing from more local low cost carriers. What's your go-to site? If there isn't a site what about some more low cost carriers in SE Asia?

Thanks in advance.

[JesseJames]

CDMA phones cannot be used on GSM. Last year was different. They could be unlocked. WiFi is OK. Just buy a cheap regular Samsung phone, here, about 900 BT. with SIM card for making phone calls and use the CDMA for WIFI.

[Mackin]

Food is mai phet not spicy, or for english speakers just say "my pet". If you are in tourist areas I doubt you will find real spicy food. But watch it if you buy it from a food cart.

[TwoTimeTed]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S-3 with Cricket.

According to Cricket I have CDMA but the phone also has a SIM card. So I am confused as to bringing this phone and getting a SIM card in Thailand for their GSM networks.

I do have the WiFI switch I can use to go to WiFi networks.

I downloaded WeChat (Chinese). Been using that here in the States (not many Thais use this). I downloaded Tango and we'll see how that goes.

My Cricket account lets me do international text messaging for free. But unknown if I can do that when I actually go there and try it.

Looking forward to my trip and many thanks to the many people that have contributed to the reports here that have answered many of the newbie questions that weren't answered in other reports or other websites.

I will be going to BKK and Pattaya, booked most of my hotels stays at an average of about $40 USD a night, I booked GF (guest friendly) hotels and booked a room for 2 at all places to cover my behind just in case.

Locations I will stay at include. Soi Cowboy, Soi 33 and Nana Plaza area of BKK. In Pattaya, not sure about the area names, but near Beach Rd. Still haven't booked all nights yet.

*clothing, you guys gave great advice. And will dress according to my tastes, weather and comfort.

*food- Haven't eaten any Thai food yet, but I will, someone mentioned how to say "not spicy" in Thai, but I already forgot. This will be important!

*prices- a look into this thread gives good indicators of prices, so spend accordingly.

*lingo- I imagine a language barrier, but dollars and sex will overcum this.

[Socker]

You seriously underestimate the power of the feminists in Western countries. The US military is practically dominated by a board of women (with a significant percentage of lesbians) who do nothing but look for discrimination and "bias" in the military and the generals cower in fear. Much of US domestic policy is now based upon the rantings of neurotic women. VAWA is only one example. The outlawing of any sort of P4 P, with draconian punishment, is one symptom of a society run by militant leftist feminists. Look at the current US shield laws (the woman is protected, the man is not), the war on masculinity, extremely biased divorce laws, etc. , etc.

Oh, and checking for pictures, when entering the USA, is most definitely NOT illegal. There are court rulings upholding this. Don't make ignorant statements such as this before you know the facts. It may, or may not, be legal in Europe, but it is most certainly permitted when entering the USA.

I agree with this assessment, women run Hollywood, the media, and now government.

The nanny state, dysfunctional government, political correctness, and the emergence of women in government all started at the same time, around 1990.

Before President Clinton there were almost zero women in presidential administrations and then Clinton put in several in his administration. At the time I thought it was a good idea but 20 years later it was the beginning of a politically correct feminist state, their allie's are the extreme left and gays. They have hijacked the Democratic Party and are happy to twist reality and reform it to their liking.

Just watch American TV and you will see women empowerment every hour, it's built into every TV series or reality show. It's social manipulation at it's most sophisticated and they are ruthless, the bunch, Dems that is.

This is the assessment of a once proud democrat, me. All my grief and loss of freedom comes from democrats. Thankfully (for now) escape is across the border, any border.

[Java Man]

I also use Tmobile and have a galaxy. I have the wi fi switch. Is your phone unlocked? I leave tomorrow.

Yes, mine is unlocked. I leave Tues.

[Mr Enternational]

I also use Tmobile and have a galaxy. I have the wi fi switch. Is your phone unlocked? I leave tomorrow.

Call and switch over to the Simple Choice Plan so you can have free internet.

[W20415]

I'm a T-mobile subscriber, when traveling I switch my Samsung Galaxy to Wi-Fi calling. No charge for text or voice to US when using this feature. I can receive calls too. Person calling thinks I'm in the US. Most smartphones have this feature, check your call settings. If you don't have it, (iphone doesn't,) go to the app store and get a Wi-Fi calling app.
Skype also has a smartphone app. Caveat: Even though I'm connected to Wi-Fi, sometimes the call and text connection drops. (It depends on the Wi-Fi signal.) But Viber, Whatsapp, and Skype stay connected.

I also use Tmobile and have a galaxy. I have the wi fi switch. Is your phone unlocked? I leave tomorrow.

[LuvAsianTang]

I ll be arriving in BKK this Friday. Its my first trip to Thailand. I read where you have to have 10000 baht on you at customs at the airport. Do they actually make you pull out the money and show them? I plan on splitting my time between BKK and Pattaya for 5 days then flying my GF from the Phils over for a trip to Hua Hin. I really don't want to send her the 10000 baht in advance if I can avoid that. Is it absolutely necessary for her to have the money on arrival? I ll be waiting right out side customs for her.

I've never been asked to show my money at customs, but then it may be different for a pinay. I know a pinay that just returned from hat yai I'll ask her today and see if it's required. I just sent her a message in face book and I'll let you know as soon as she reply's.
she just replied and said that they didnt ask her to see the money just scanned and stamped her passport .

LAT.

[IllusionHeart]

Begs a Question: Which SIM card?

I had picked up AIS with similar package. 3 G was really good. Did last me 5 days of heavy usage including Google maps wherever I went.

[Java Man]

I pay B399 for a SIM with free calls / text and 1 GB of 3G speed internet. In most places in BKK and Pattaya, Thai 3G is much faster than USA 3 G.

Begs a Question: Which SIM card?