If you want to take the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, there are several options to choose from, including 1st class, 2nd class with AC, 2nd class with fan, and ladies only. We chose the #13 2nd class overnight train to Chiang Mai. What makes Train 13 one of the most popular […]
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Pattaya Savannakhet Visa Run
IMPORTANT: The visa run trip reports on this page are from several years ago. You may find the information and links useful when it comes to planning a trip from Pattaya to Savannakhet, but due visa rules and regulations in Thailand changing frequently, I recommend you use these Pattaya forums to find the latest rules […]
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Cheap, fun, adventurous, yet reliable travel by all means of transport is one of many things that makes Thailand a popular destination for people that love to travel. The best way to get around Thailand cheaply is to travel on Thailand’s inexpensive public transport services such as buses, trains, ferries, and minivans, and utilize local […]
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Are you often awe struck, bemused, puzzled, or shocked by some of the amazing feats you see in Thailand. How many times have you seen 5 or 6 people on a motorcycle, people transporting what would appear to be the entire contents of their house by motorcycle? How many times have you thought to yourself […]
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IMPORTANT: If You need help planning your visa run, this Pattaya to Savannakhet Visa Run article contains some useful links, including a link to the Thai consulate website, and where you can get help and read recent reports. My goal: Obtain a multi-entry 1-year Non-Immigrant’ O’ Visa based on marriage to a Thai. I plumped […]
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