Posts Tagged ‘thailand’

How do you recharge batteries in Thailand?

July 15th, 2010 by admin

I’ve read that everything is 220 volt. My camera and other battery chargers all work off of 120 volts. Can you purchase (while in Thailand) a transformer or conveter or whatever to use 120 volt devices?

Where should I go in Bangkok Thailand to find a good shopping market?

July 15th, 2010 by admin

I am taking a trip to Bangkok, Thailand in August and planning to do a lot of shopping. I am not interested in the regular malls because I can find that in the United States. Can someone recommend me some markets around Bangkok with a variety of items? Also I just finished watching the travel channel they said Cha-Ta-Cha was the hugest market. Where is this place and am I hearing it correctly?

Tsunami Hits Thailand & South East Asia!

July 14th, 2010 by admin


Dedicated to all 2004 December 26th Boxing Day Tsunami Victims, families,those injured, and those otherwise affected. The terrible devastation and the aftermath of this catastrophe caught on tape. The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami was triggered by an earthquake off the north-west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It killed 230000 people in a dozen Indian Ocean countries, 170000 of them in Indonesia’s Aceh province alone. Sri Lanka and Thailand were severely impacted by the tsunami on December 26, 2004. Tsunami Thailand 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC (07:58:53 local time) December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Surprisingly, some islands right in the middle of the tsunami were not badly affected. It turns out their atolls, or coral reefs, absorbed much of the wave. The coral ridges protected them. In many regions of the Asian waters, there is a practice some fishermen use, of dynamiting the natural coral reefs to bring up fish. These barriers to the tsunami were no longer in place to deflect the water. The disaster promoted a global outpouring of sympathy, with governments, individuals and corporations pledging more than $13 billion in aid. According to UN database, nearly two years after donors pledged billions to help the victims only half the money had been spent. Of the half a million people left homeless by the disaster, only a third have been permanently rehoused. The

Is Thailand a good country to go backpacking/ traveling to alone?

July 13th, 2010 by admin

I am planning a trip to Thailand for a sabbatical/adventure/holiday and want to know how safe it is to do so alone.

Thailand: The Red Shirt revolutionary spirit

July 12th, 2010 by admin


THAILAND - Seh Daeng, a renegade army general, has abandoned his allegiance to the Thai government to join the anti-government Red Shirt movement. FRANCE 24’s special correspondent Cyril Payen followed him through the busy streets of Bangkok.

What is your feeling about bridal gown made in Thailand selling online?

July 12th, 2010 by admin

I am planning to sell bridal gown from Thailand .The price will start from 150 us dollar up to 300 us dollar (satin ) also Thai silk.Made by Thai ladies to help them have job in my hometown.I want to know what customer expect from buying online bridal gown from Thailand.

Tourism Thailand

July 11th, 2010 by admin


Discover this beautiful country of friendly and smiling people. Discover Thailand, an exciting destination with thisvideo brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation. Travelindex.com is the World’s largest Travel Directory. We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at www.Travelindex.com More travel and tourism information and travel videos at www.Travelindex.com http www.ThailandTourist.net http www.Travelindex.tv http www.TourismFoundation.org and more…

Drink, Play, F@#k: One Man’s Search for Anything Across Ireland, Las Vegas, and Thailand

July 11th, 2010 by admin

Product Description
In Drink, Play, F@#k Bob Sullivan, a jilted husband, sets off to explore the world, experience a meaningful connection with the divine, and rediscover his passion. His travels lead him from his home in New York City to a drinking bender across Ireland, through the glitz and glamour that is Las Vegas, and to the hedonistic pleasure palaces of Thailand. After a lifetime of playing it safe, Mr. Sullivan finally follows his heart and lives out everyone’s deepest fantasies. For who among us hasn’t dreamed of standing stark naked, head upturned, and mouth agape beneath a cascading torrent of Guinness Stout? What could be more exhilarating than losing every penny you have because Charlie Weiss went for a meaningless last-second field goal? And what sensate creature could ever doubt that the greatest pleasure known to man can be found in a leaky bamboo shack filled with glassy-eyed, bruised Asian hookers? Bob Sullivan has a lot to teach us about life. Let’s just p… More >>

Drink, Play, F@#k: One Man’s Search for Anything Across Ireland, Las Vegas, and Thailand

How much do meals cost in Thailand?

July 10th, 2010 by admin

I am planning a trip to Thailand from California for a 14-day trip. I’ve got the hotel and airfare already covered. The tour also covers breakfast. So I was just curious how much would lunch and dinner normally cost per day on average so I can calculate how much to bring to cover the cost of meals.

Let’s Shop Bangkok Thailand

July 10th, 2010 by admin

Description
Cheryll experiences the sights and sounds of Bangkok while shopping for gold, jewelry and traditional Thai handicrafts. LET’S SHOP is a whirlwind tour of the most exclusive, exciting and famous shopping destinations in the world. For Host Cheryll Gillespie, shopping is a passion and an art form; for shopping and culture enthusiasts, LET’S SHOP is inspirational, educational and always highly entertaining.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply…. More >>

Let’s Shop Bangkok Thailand