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Honeymoon in Thailand - Experience, advice, and suggestions from those who have been
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thomasdurden
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Best place for honeymoon phi-phi.. when you go phi-phi send me pm brother i have close friends for italian restaurant from Roma
BigTomJ
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We are booked.
We are flying into bangkok.
3 nights in bangkok
Catching a mui tai fight at the stadium, checking out floating market, and touring the palace and nearby temples, probably one night to check out the rooftop bars however neither me nor my wife are really club people.
fly to chaing mai
5-6 days in chaing mai and we will be there for Yi Peng
Doing a 2 day hike to some village and elephant sanctuary. cooking class another day before Yi Peng, Temple tour to all the major temples in the area. One day left open to check out cafes/markets/hikes/whatever.
Fly to Phuket
6 days in phuket
One day taking a tour to James Bond island and a couple others
Another day doing a day trip to Maya bay and island hopping
Rest of the time wide open to give us a chance to enjoy the beach and whatnot.
Thank you for everyone's recommendations, they were very helpful to us researching the things we would like to do and by all means keep them coming, Besides the flights, the rest of the itinerary is mostly flexible.
We are flying into bangkok.
3 nights in bangkok
Catching a mui tai fight at the stadium, checking out floating market, and touring the palace and nearby temples, probably one night to check out the rooftop bars however neither me nor my wife are really club people.
fly to chaing mai
5-6 days in chaing mai and we will be there for Yi Peng
Doing a 2 day hike to some village and elephant sanctuary. cooking class another day before Yi Peng, Temple tour to all the major temples in the area. One day left open to check out cafes/markets/hikes/whatever.
Fly to Phuket
6 days in phuket
One day taking a tour to James Bond island and a couple others
Another day doing a day trip to Maya bay and island hopping
Rest of the time wide open to give us a chance to enjoy the beach and whatnot.
Thank you for everyone's recommendations, they were very helpful to us researching the things we would like to do and by all means keep them coming, Besides the flights, the rest of the itinerary is mostly flexible.
Ghoul
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Put together your Thailand wardrobe before departure. Look at pics of thailand for inspiration. Linen is your friend. Shorts, loose shirts, and comfortable sandals. Hats, sunglasses. You don't want to waste time hunting for American sized clothes. Forget jeans. Thais can wear jeans, you can't. Water bottles are a must.
Bring toilet paper with you when walking around. Moreso in Chiang Mai, but always a good idea.
Book a "food tour" in Bangkok as early as you can, so you'll have an intro to the incredible variety of Thai food you'll be exposed to. They're a couple hours.
Get some Modafinil. I presume you'll be arriving early, you'll want to STAY UP until a normal sleeping hour. This is the easiest way to quickly get over jet lag and adjust to the 12 hour time difference. You don't want to lose a precious day and a half being all messed up sleep wise.
Some Moda just before landing will let you stay up all day without being wired. Gentler than caffeine. (it's been standard protocol for traveling White House staffers for the last 20 years).
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BigTomJ
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Thats a good idea!
The the day after we get there we have nothing during the day before the muy thai fight, so we could easily get a tour in.
Get some Modafinil. I presume you'll be arriving early, you'll want to STAY UP until a normal sleeping hour. This is the easiest way to quickly get over jet lag and adjust to the 12 hour time difference. You don't want to lose a precious day and a half being all messed up sleep wise.
Some Moda just before landing will let you stay up all day without being wired. Gentler than caffeine. (it's been standard protocol for traveling White House staffers for the last 20 years).
The White House Mystery Drug
Obama's newly released medical report reveals he's taking a prescription medication for jet lag. Barbara Kantrowitz on the guessing game over Obama’s magic pill.www.thedailybeast.com
From Tired to Wired: Modafinil’s Impact on Jet Lag Syndrome – Green Door
I mean, Thats literally what afinils are prescribed for.
Shift work sleep disorders, which, in essence, is the same thing as jet lag.
Ive done a good amount of international travel both as a tourist and in the military, it had never occurred to me to use afinils for this.
My go to was just the oldschool practice of morning arrival=sleep on the plane and night arrival=stay up at all cost
Ghoul
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Keep in mind this is the single largest time difference you can fly into, so definately don't give into a nap. You could literally just start walking around and quickly realize you don't want to waste a moment. The whole country is so fascinating, friendly, and enjoyable. Since you're familiar with afinils, Armodafinil is probably the better choice if you're getting in before 9AM.
Look for a food tour that mentions "back street" or "hidden" stuff. They're a blast.
Do not get sidetracked by anyone approaching you from the "Govt tourism office". They're scammers, often telling you the place you want to enter is closed.
Download and set up the "Grab" app. It's uber for Thailand, and prevents you from having to deal with cab driver scams since you pay a fixed (ultra cheap) price for rides.
Ghoul
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Get yourself an esim(electronic SIM card).
It'll allow you to keep your phone number but use Thailand's cell data network for a tiny fraction of what your provider would charge (it'll get expensive fast using a US cell co roaming in Thailand).
I'm not endorsing this provider, there are a ton, but get it sorted out prior to departure. They can all help you set it up.
esimthailand.com
Alternatively, and my preferred method. If you have a spare unlocked old cell phone, bring it, and go to one of the many "Sim card" booths in the airport. For a small fixed price they'll put a new sim in the phone and give you the number. Then just use that as a dedicated phone while out and about. Catch up on texts and messages when your main phones connect to wifi at the hotel or wherever.
It'll allow you to keep your phone number but use Thailand's cell data network for a tiny fraction of what your provider would charge (it'll get expensive fast using a US cell co roaming in Thailand).
I'm not endorsing this provider, there are a ton, but get it sorted out prior to departure. They can all help you set it up.
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Alternatively, and my preferred method. If you have a spare unlocked old cell phone, bring it, and go to one of the many "Sim card" booths in the airport. For a small fixed price they'll put a new sim in the phone and give you the number. Then just use that as a dedicated phone while out and about. Catch up on texts and messages when your main phones connect to wifi at the hotel or wherever.
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readalot
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Congratulations!
Ghoul
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Ghoul
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We did the "Sticky Falls" and "Temples" trip last time. It was awesome. Try to squeeze one or both in while in Chiang Mai.
BigDadd7
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I came here to make a comment t about sharing a lady boy for the honeymoon. This post completely changed my perspective. Thank you.
BigTomJ
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hey, some people have already unironically suggested similar already in this thread.
Different strokes for different folks
BigDadd7
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It sounds like you picked an amazing destination!
Ghoul
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The whole Ladyboy / sex tourism thing is blown out of proportion. It's not the 1980s any more, and Bangkok looks more like a futuristic city, mixed with the ancient, in many aspects than Tokyo. It's far more affluent than it was. even just 10 years ago.
I literally have to go out of my way to see it, at Soi Cowboy, where it's kind of a "touristy" version of that scene. Real prostitution is typically behind closed doors at private massage bars and clubs for that purpose.
May be different in Phuket, but I usually bypass that for Krabi where it's non-existent,
iris
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Is your gf from over there or have you got family/relatives there?
Ghoul
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She's American. No relatives in Thailand. We've always travelled to Thailand together, and relocating there full time in slow motion.
iris
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Have you learnt the lingo?
Ghoul
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Functional. Everyone in Bangkok, and most of Thailand outside of the most rural areas. speaks English. Signs are almost universally in English. I speak enough Thai that cab drivers and market stall operators know not to charge me farang prices. And of course I know enough of the customs and practices to be respectful. My age automatically garners deference, and to some extent my appearance as a white American professional male (it's just the reality, Thais have a clear hierarchy of foreigners, based on behavior the've observed) so it's especially important to avoid social faux pas with people being exceptionally respectful to me.
My GF speaks near fluent Thai. She took a great course, "Bannanathai", you can find some of their basic lessons on youtube, and was connected with a Thai exchange student by her college during senior year. We're friends with him and his family, a wealthy farm family in the south of Thailand.
There's a great book that exemplifies what a magical language Thai is. This book is entirely about one word, Jai, "heart", and the incredible range of contexts it's used in. It allows emotions we can barely describe in a page to be expressed in two or three words.
www.goodreads.com
At the least, I advise anyone going there to learn how the Wai works, so you're not caught in an awkward moment trying to respond to a bow.
Functional. Everyone in Bangkok, and most of Thailand outside of the most rural areas. speaks English. Signs are almost universally in English. I speak enough Thai that cab drivers and market stall operators know not to charge me farang prices. And of course I know enough of the customs and practices to be respectful. My age automatically garners deference, and to some extent my appearance as a white American professional male (it's just the reality, Thais have a clear hierarchy of foreigners, based on behavior the've observed) so it's especially important to avoid social faux pas with people being exceptionally respectful to me.
My GF speaks near fluent Thai. She took a great course, "Bannanathai", you can find some of their basic lessons on youtube, and was connected with a Thai exchange student by her college during senior year. We're friends with him and his family, a wealthy farm family in the south of Thailand.
There's a great book that exemplifies what a magical language Thai is. This book is entirely about one word, Jai, "heart", and the incredible range of contexts it's used in. It allows emotions we can barely describe in a page to be expressed in two or three words.
Heart Talk: How can you "Break a Heart" in Thai
In mini Heart Talk: How can you "Break A Heart" in Thai…
At the least, I advise anyone going there to learn how the Wai works, so you're not caught in an awkward moment trying to respond to a bow.
iris
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Functional. Everyone in Bangkok, and most of Thailand outside of the most rural areas. speaks English. Signs are almost universally in English. I speak enough Thai that cab drivers and market stall operators know not to charge me farang prices. And of course I know enough of the customs and practices to be respectful. My age automatically garners deference, and to some extent my appearance as a white American professional male (it's just the reality, Thais have a clear hierarchy of foreigners, based on behavior the've observed) so it's especially important to avoid social faux pas with people being exceptionally respectful to me.
My GF speaks near fluent Thai. She took a great course, "Bannanathai", you can find some of their basic lessons on youtube, and was connected with a Thai exchange student by her college during senior year. We're friends with him and his family, a wealthy farm family in the south of Thailand.
There's a great book that exemplifies what a magical language Thai is. This book is entirely about one word, Jai, "heart", and the incredible range of contexts it's used in. It allows emotions we can barely describe in a page to be expressed in two or three words.
Heart Talk: How can you "Break a Heart" in Thai
In mini Heart Talk: How can you "Break A Heart" in Thai…
At the least, I advise anyone going there to learn how the Wai works, so you're not caught in an awkward moment trying to respond to a bow.
Nice.
I know people who spend a lot of time abroad and don't really get involved with understanding the local culture and learning even a bit of the language, just because everyone else happens to know at least a bit of English.
Being adventurous and open minded always makes you look at things in a different way and allows you to relate them to your thinking and experiences.
I certainly commend you for making an effort, because i am sure that a lot of foreigners living there don't bother. It will stand you in good stead.
BigTomJ
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my understanding of the wai is as follows.
-Never initiate a wai towards anyone younger than you.
-you dont initiate towards someone lower on the social ladder than you?
-use the informal wai in nearly all regular context and only the more formal versions for monks.
-you are expected to return a wai
All in all it doesnt seem all that different than the "smile and nod" from nearly everywhere else in the world
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