[THAILAND]
BANGKOK
Accom: Charlie House, 1034/36-37 Soi Saphan Khu, Rama IV Rd, Bkk. Tel: 679-8330. Website: http://www.charliehousethailand.com/index_ftp.htm
- The Boss's Place: 35/33 Soi Suwan Sawet, Rama 4 Rd, Sathorn, Bangkok. Tel: (02)-249-5146. Website: http://www.thebosshotel.com - Very comfy, clean and with free wifi.
- Bangkok Christian G.H, 123 Saladaeng Soi 2, Silom, Bkk. Tel: 02-233-6303. E: reservations@bcgh.org Website: http://www.bcgh.org/
- K.C Guest House, 64 Trok Kai Chae Phra Sumen Rd, Banglumpoo Square (near Khao San Rd). Tel: 02-2820618.
- Avana Hotel, 900 Moo, 12 Bangna Trad Rd, Bangna, Bkk. Tel: (66)2763-2900-99, E: cso@avanahotel.com Website: http://www.avanahotel.com/ - Close to the airport, very good standard with swimming pool and breakfast buffet.
Food/Bars:
- Royal India, Pahurat (opp Sikh temple), Bangkok. - Best Indian food I've had in Thailand. - Cabbages and Condoms. 10 Sukhumvit Soi 12, Bangkok. Website: http://www.pda.or.th/restaurant/ - Fun restaurant, good food.
- Kenny's (Family) Restaurant: Soi Ngam Duplee, BKK. - Cheap, great local food.
- Wong's Bar: Soi Ngam Duplee, BKK.
- Trajan's steak house: Soi Ngam Duplee, BKK.
- Au Bon Pain: Website: http://www.aubonpainthailand.com/en/index.php - Incredible chicken caesar salads, coffee and wraps, etc.
- Vertigo Bar: Banyan Tree Hotel, 21/100 South Sathon Road, Sathon, BKK. Website: http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/experience_the_resort/dining/vertigo_and_moon_bar - Breathtaking views from the "sky bar", dress code and pricey (no flip-flops!).
Sites: Wat Pho Temples, Grand Palace, China Town, Teak Mansion, MBK shopping centre, Chatuchak weekend market, Lumpini Park.
- Trajan's steak house: Soi Ngam Duplee, BKK.
- Au Bon Pain: Website: http://www.aubonpainthailand.com/en/index.php - Incredible chicken caesar salads, coffee and wraps, etc.
- Vertigo Bar: Banyan Tree Hotel, 21/100 South Sathon Road, Sathon, BKK. Website: http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/experience_the_resort/dining/vertigo_and_moon_bar - Breathtaking views from the "sky bar", dress code and pricey (no flip-flops!).
Sites: Wat Pho Temples, Grand Palace, China Town, Teak Mansion, MBK shopping centre, Chatuchak weekend market, Lumpini Park.
CHIANG MAI
Accom:
- Diamond Riverside Hotel, 33/10-11 Charoenprathet Rd, CM. Tel: 053-270080.
- Downtown Inn, 172/1-11 Loy Kroh Road, Anusarn Night Market, CM. - I stayed before all the dodgy headlines and it was great. Location is top class. Tel. 053-270662, E: reservations@empresshotels.com
- Chiang Mai Gate Hotel: 11/10 Suriyawong Road, Haiya, Muang, CM. Tel: 053-203-895. Website: http://www.chiangmaigatehotel.com - Great hotel with swimming pool, etc.
- Mountain View Guest House, 103-105 Sriphum Road (Opposite Chang Pheuk Gate), CM.
Tel: +66 (0)53 212866. Website: http://www.mountainview-guesthouse.com - First place I stayed in Chiang Mai (1998) -- a cheap, clean, peaceful haven right in the old town.
- Chiang Mai Gate Hotel: 11/10 Suriyawong Road, Haiya, Muang, CM. Tel: 053-203-895. Website: http://www.chiangmaigatehotel.com - Great hotel with swimming pool, etc.
- Mountain View Guest House, 103-105 Sriphum Road (Opposite Chang Pheuk Gate), CM.
Tel: +66 (0)53 212866. Website: http://www.mountainview-guesthouse.com - First place I stayed in Chiang Mai (1998) -- a cheap, clean, peaceful haven right in the old town.
Sites: Doi Suthep, Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking market, Maesa elephant camp.
Food/Bars:
- Giorgio's Italian: 2/6 Prachasamphan Rd, CM. Tel: 053- 818-236. Website: http://giorgiochiangmai.com/ - Incredible Italian food (bit pricey).
- AUM Vegetarian, 65 Th Moon Muang CM. - Great food and has a bookshop to boot.
- Pop AM, Ratchadamnoen Road, CM.
- Red Lion pub: 123 Loi Kroh Rd, Night Bazaar, CM. Website: http://www.redlionpubchiangmai.com/
- Miguel's Mexican: 106/1 Chaiyaphum Rd, CM. Tel: 053 874 148. Website: http://www.miguels-cafe.com/menu1.htm - AWESOME MEXICAN!!
- Art Cafe: 289-291 Thapae Rd, CM. Website: http://www.artcafechiangmai.com - Decent food, especially the tom yum goong.
- Riverside Bar & Restaurant: 9-11 Charoenrat Road, Chiangmai. Website: http://www.theriversidechiangmai.com - Brilliant view of the river and margaritas!
- Dalaabaa: 113 Bamrungraj Rd, Chiang Mai. Tel: 053-242-491. Website: http://www.dalaabaa.com - Idyllic bar in a non-touristy area.
- Riverside Bar & Restaurant: 9-11 Charoenrat Road, Chiangmai. Website: http://www.theriversidechiangmai.com - Brilliant view of the river and margaritas!
- Dalaabaa: 113 Bamrungraj Rd, Chiang Mai. Tel: 053-242-491. Website: http://www.dalaabaa.com - Idyllic bar in a non-touristy area.
KANCHANABURI
Accom/Food: Jolly Frog Backpackers, 28 soi China, Mae Nam Khwae, Kanchanaburi. - Legendary backpackers hotel with a f*ck off spicy green curry!
Bars: - Buddha Bar: Th Mae Nam Khwae, Kanchanaburi. - Brilliantly chilled and cosy bar.
- No Name Bar - "Get shit faced on a shoe string": River Kwai Road. - Not as cheap as it sounds but decent place.
Sites: River Kwai, Railway museum/bridge, Kanchanaburi cemetary, etc.
TRAT
Accom/Food: Jolly Frog Backpackers, 28 soi China, Mae Nam Khwae, Kanchanaburi. - Legendary backpackers hotel with a f*ck off spicy green curry!
Bars: - Buddha Bar: Th Mae Nam Khwae, Kanchanaburi. - Brilliantly chilled and cosy bar.
- No Name Bar - "Get shit faced on a shoe string": River Kwai Road. - Not as cheap as it sounds but decent place.
Sites: River Kwai, Railway museum/bridge, Kanchanaburi cemetary, etc.
TRAT
Accom: Friendly Guest House, 106 Lakmuang Rd, Trat. Tel: 039-524053.
KOH PHANGAN
Despite Koh Phangan being famous for its "full (and half) moon parties", it actually has some beautiful quiet spots suitable for families and non-partying people. We headed up the West Coast to Haad Yao which was paradise but try to avoid full moon if possible.
Accom: Haad Yao Over Bay Resort, Haad Yao Beach, Koh Phangan. Bookings: info@haadyaooverbayresort.com Website: http://www.haadyaooverbayresort.com/ - We stayed in a hillside bungalow and it was incredible -- highly recommended, although their food is poor.
Food: Studio Del Mar, Moo 1, Sanchao Road, Thong Sala, Koh Phangan. Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-del-mar-koh-phangan/114023335325844?sk=photos - Incredible food (pasta) and red wine. Our favourite restaurant on the island.
KOH SAMET
Despite Koh Phangan being famous for its "full (and half) moon parties", it actually has some beautiful quiet spots suitable for families and non-partying people. We headed up the West Coast to Haad Yao which was paradise but try to avoid full moon if possible.
Accom: Haad Yao Over Bay Resort, Haad Yao Beach, Koh Phangan. Bookings: info@haadyaooverbayresort.com Website: http://www.haadyaooverbayresort.com/ - We stayed in a hillside bungalow and it was incredible -- highly recommended, although their food is poor.
Food: Studio Del Mar, Moo 1, Sanchao Road, Thong Sala, Koh Phangan. Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-del-mar-koh-phangan/114023335325844?sk=photos - Incredible food (pasta) and red wine. Our favourite restaurant on the island.
KOH SAMET
Food/site: Ban Ploy Samed Restaurant, Koh Samet. - Most magical setting for a meal.
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