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by Alexandoy
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Main attractions of Thailand
Replies: 6
Views: 10067

Main attractions of Thailand

When vacation is mentioned, Thailand is first in our list because compared with other countries, Thailand has many advantages. First is the cost which is cheaper than in other Asian countries. Next is the food, especially the fresh fruits and vegetables which are of high quality. Then the people, th...
by Alexandoy
Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:03 am
Forum: Things to do in Thailand
Topic: Cheap fun in Thailand
Replies: 7
Views: 6758

Re: Cheap fun in Thailand

In our last vacation in Bangkok, there was a salon beside our hotel. But we failed to try their haricut and spa. What's good in Thailand is the cheap cost of food and service. And I'm sure the haircut, even for women, would be cheaper than expected. Another plus in their service is the quality that ...
by Alexandoy
Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:18 am
Forum: Sports Teams, Events and Hangouts
Topic: Muay Thai training gym
Replies: 1
Views: 3597

Muay Thai training gym

I am a fan of mixed martial arts and Muay Thai coverage on tv is one of my favorites although it is shown early in the morning. When I first went to Thailand, I was not able to see a gym for lack of time. Our itinerary was full for the 3 days vacation. On our second trip in 2015, I had already told ...
by Alexandoy
Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What do you think it's the hardest thing about moving to another country?
Replies: 46
Views: 1498580

Re: What do you think it's the hardest thing about moving to another country?

There is the thing called culture shock that foreigners who move residence to another country usually experience. It's not easy to explain but let me try. When I moved to the US, I was very particular with the society, how they act in public, the way they talk and some other things that are new to m...
by Alexandoy
Mon Aug 07, 2017 3:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fruit trip in Bangkok streets
Replies: 9
Views: 12884

Fruit trip in Bangkok streets

One of the wonderful things I find in Bangkok is the array of fruit vendors. Durian is my favorite such that I buy about twice a day although I cannot bring it inside the hotel, there's a fine of 5k baht. Maprang is a yellow plum that tastes like a mix of mango and papaya. Their lanzones or duku is ...
by Alexandoy
Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:12 am
Forum: Photography and Art
Topic: My photo and video collection
Replies: 7
Views: 6818

My photo and video collection

This is not to brag but I have a wide array of videos and photos of Bangkok. First in the list is my encounter with the monks. We never fail to see the monks in the morning to be prayed upon and also to give them food. There was one monk who knew English and it was a joy to have a casual conversatio...
by Alexandoy
Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:58 am
Forum: Night Life!
Topic: The ping pong is one unique experience
Replies: 3
Views: 4596

The ping pong is one unique experience

On our first trip to Bangkok, the tour guide offered us a list of things to do. One in the list caught my attention because all it said was ping pong. She explained that it is a sex show that is for adults only. My wife agreed so we took a taxi after dinner to see that show. It was really unique for...
by Alexandoy
Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:16 am
Forum: How much do Things Cost ?
Topic: Street market is a haven for shoppers
Replies: 9
Views: 9429

Street market is a haven for shoppers

Our hotel is situated in the city which is a great advantage. Just a few steps and I am already in front of the street market where you can buy food and clothing including accessories. We had a great time buying ready-to-wear clothes that are so cheap. I bought 4 pairs of socks for $2 only. There we...
by Alexandoy
Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:45 am
Forum: Things to do in Thailand
Topic: Safari World is a great experience
Replies: 1
Views: 3870

Safari World is a great experience

On our second trip to Thailand, we were brought by our Thai friend to Safari World. We had no idea that our rented van would be allowed to roam the open air zoo. Oh, lots of birds and animals including the ferocious tiger and the fearsome lion. You can imagine my glee of using our camera in taking p...
by Alexandoy
Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Welcome to Ask me Thailand Forum!
Topic: My greetings to all
Replies: 2
Views: 17518

My greetings to all

Hello there. Let me greet you in Thai that I hope I remember it correctly - Sawadee Krap. I used to say Sawadee Ka but that is for the female and for male, it is Sawadee Krap. I joined this forum because I had been to Bangkok twice already and we are planning a third trip. Oh, there are so many thin...