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Shih Tzu

I am looking for a Shih Tzu puppy urgently. I can explain on the phone. I am responding to the undated picture a search engine coughed up describing a

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Motorcycle renting

Where can I rent a motorcycle in Bangkok to travel the northern areas of Thailand?

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Just a comment ...

This is a great site and is very helpful - I am reading it now and planning my route with help from the site. The only one thing I cannot find - is a date.

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Lotus wall panel

Hello! I am wondering if it is possible to have the lotus wall panel (item 112) ordered in whitewash? Thank you for a superb site! Kind regards Therese

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Muay Thai Camp

For professional mixed martial artists, athletes or general fitness buffs, it is becoming more popular to go to the source of one of the most brutal arts

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Khun Nived's Fak Thong sang taya

Khun Nived's Fak thong sang taya: Take one small pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata, the only species that can stand the heat in the Chiang Mai valley). Cut

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This is not news!

First piece of news is basically an advert for flight of the gibbon? Seriously?? Thapae area has been without water since Monday night and there's no info

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When is the Lantern Festival for 2012?

any detailed information you can provide will be greatly appreciated!! I am planning a trip for next year, and would love to secure accommodation as soon

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Would you like a guest blog post?

Hi Kevin, Great blog you're running here and good news to see that you're after some guest posts! I actually have quite a few you might like, though they're

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4 days in Thailand - What to do?

Hello, I'm Gaurav form India and this is what my current situation regarding my Thailand travel plans looks like: Original plan:6 relatives arriving

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Dubai Durham's To Thai Baht?

Hi I am travelling to Thailand from Dubai shortly & just wonder if I can change my Dubai Durham to Thai Baht in Thailand, or should I do it before I leave

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ask information

dear friends, We're going to visit chiang Mai on 20 till 24 november we leave early in the morning. Can you suggest us the places worth to visit? Thanks

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Visit Doi Suthep Early In The Morning!

hello i will visit Chiang Mai at January 2012 i will be 6 days, only at last day i have time visit Doi Suthep. I have room in hotel near Night Bazaar.

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Loi Kratong date 2011

Hello! I am living in Bangkok and I would love to go to Loi Kratong in Chiang Mai. Could confirm the celebration of this day of 2011. Any advantage that

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Vacationing in Orlando, Florida

Orlando Is a great city for vacationing while on business travel or for a fun filled family vacation. Those looking to attend conventions in the area will

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Asia History - A new photo library

Dear Visit-Chiang-Mai-online: I found your blog online and I’d like to introduce our picture library to discuss possible ways of establishing a working

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Singapore – A Kaleidoscope of Cultures

Being one of the hottest and most visited tourist destinations in Asia, Singapore has excellent tourism facilities. Be it the island of Sendosa, which

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Duang Jai Resort Opens up Direct Reservations with New Booking System

Krabi, Thailand – Duang Jai Resort has integrated an improved feature on its website recently. The resort, offering pristine island accommodation in Krabi,

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Valuable Tips for Renting a Vacation Home

While planning for a vacation, accommodation is always one of the prime considerations. And when it comes to an affordable yet comfortable accommodation,

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Hotel

Hi ! I have been visiting CM a few times. And i would like to come again in January. I have tried some different hotels, mostly in the centrum area, but

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Exploring Kerala and Its Breathtaking Natural Beauty – Wonderment in Itself

India is a tourism-friendly country, and has several tourist destinations that are well recognized worldwide. And of course, Kerala is one of them, providing

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looking for wood carvings asian restaurant

Hello, I am searching for Thai wood carvings for a restaurant in China. Attached some of the roof designs as well as I would like to have pricing on some

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Advertising with visit-chiang-mai-online.com

Good Afternoon, I am very interested in advertising on your site, and I would like to discuss different ad placements with you. Please email me at your

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Do you know of a place we can sell our rain drums?

Hi Kevin Here are some photos of two rain we are trying to sell. Bought them years ago at a NYC importers shop for around $2400. We don't really know

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Loi Krathong. Nov 2011 - Info/Please!

Dear Kevin Good morning. I am a visitor from the U.K. I am planning to visit Chiang Mai over the Loi Krathong Festival period in Nov 2011. I would be

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What activities will take place in Chiang Mai for Loy Kathong?

Hello, First I want to thank you for your web site and the useful info.I will be coming to Chiang Mai on Nov. 8th and would like to know what activities

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website of

First thank you for many informations on thailand. We will travel from Bangkok to Chiang mail end of this year by train. However, it seems the website

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Where To Stay In Thailand - Top Hotels In Upper Western Gulf Coast

CHA-AM Nana House 208/3 Ruamchit Rd 76120 Tel 0-3243-3632 Rooms 25 This cluster of bright purple buildings at the northern end of town are simple and

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My Favorite Memories of Beach Life in Thailand!

The sunny, tropical beaches of the Eastern Seaboard are a hedonistic escape from the daily grind. Popular with both foreign visitors and locals due to

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My Favorite Places to Visit in Pattaya, Thailand

There is a lot to see and do around Pattaya, especially on the coastal road south toward Sattahip and among the numerous offshore islands. Getting around

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My Favorite Beaches and Islands on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard

Hat Sai Ngam On the mainland east of Ko Chang, is a sliver of land along the shore that connects the provincial town of Trat with the border crossing

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a great bravo for your site

we are going to Thailand and plan to stay in Chiang Mai for a week , notably for Yee Peng festival your website is just a great help and give us very

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Need Date for Loy Kratong 2012

Hello, I hope you can let me know what exact date in November the Loy Kratong festival will be next year in 2012. Thank you very much and see you there.

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My Favorite Top 10 Restaurants On Thailand's Upper Andaman Coast

Phang Nga Bay Cha-Leang Phetkasem Rd 82140 Tel 0-7641-3831 This Phang Nga Bay restaurant is somewhat a favorite with locals and passing businessmen

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Traditional Theater And Dance In Thailand

Watching the stylized masked khon performance by graceful male dancers is akin to watching the murals of Wat Phra Kaeo in motion. Sadly, interest in these

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My Favorite Top 10 Restaurants On Thailand's Lower Western Gulf Coast

Ko Phangan Om Ganesh Hat Rin 84280 Tel 0-7737-5123 An excellent antidote to the hectic pace of partying on Hat Rin, Om Ganesh serves delicious, authentic

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Elephants in Thailand

The largest land animal currently living in Asia, is the Asian elephant which was first mentioned centuries ago in Hindu and Buddhist texts. They have

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Marriage!

If you marry a Thai lady and then leave her can you then live with another Thai lady and bring her to England without declaring that you already have one

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Towns and Villages on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard (Part-1)

Chonburi Capital of the Chonburi province and hub of the Eastern Seaboard’s industrial zone, Chonburi has earned itself the epithet “Thailand’s Detroit”.

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Towns and Villages on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard (Part-2)

Trat This provincial capital is a small but busy commercial town. Currently, most travelers pass through Trat en route to Ko Chang. However, it is likely

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Entertainment On Thailand’s Beaches And Islands

Modern Thailand is a melting pot of cultures and while it may have adopted many foreign pursuits, ranging from Hollywood movies to karaoke bars, traditional

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Where To Stay In Thailand

Accommodations in Thailand come in all price ranges, although the distribution of hotels is very uneven. A lot of development in the beach resorts contrasts

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Where To Eat In Thailand!

Thailand is fortunate in being a land of plenty. Much of the land is fertile and since the population has always been small relative to the size of the

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My Favorite Top 10 Restaurants On Thailand's Lower Andaman Coast

Ko Lanta Funky Fish Ao Phra-Ae 81150 Tel 08-1275-9501 Probably the first restaurant/bungalow operation to spring up on Ao Phra-Ae, Funky Fish is famous

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Temple Fairs And Festivals In Thailand

The Thai calendar is packed with national holidays and local festivals. These may be religious festivals or those that honor a local hero, celebrate seasonal

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My Favorite Places - Chanthaburi, Thailand

Surrounded by acres of chili and rubber plantations, Chanthaburi, which means City of the Moon, is one of Thailand’s most charming towns and the capital

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Movies, Discos, Bars, Live Music, And Folk Clubs In Thailand

MOVIES Thais are avid moviegoers and Bangkok now has a number of multiplexes. These modern theaters coexist with about 2,000 mobile units in the country

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Where To Stay In Thailand - Top Hotels In Deep South

HAT YAI Louise Guesthouse 21–23 Thamnoonvitti Rd 90110 Tel 0-7422-0966 Rooms 22 Backpackers love this simple guesthouse, definitely the best deal in

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My Personal Favorite Hotels In Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok and coastal Thailand are home to some of the most spectacular resorts in the world. The hotels in this article have been selected across a wide

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