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Sep 2, 2010, Karen Hill Tribe Jewellery Making Center

Hello My name is Paula Walsh and i am currrently visiting Thailand. I would like to visit the hill tribes of the north of Thailand with particular interest

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Sep 2, 2010, Writing Workshops in Chiang Mai

Visiting author Keith Lyons believes Chiang Mai will become a writer’s oasis, not just in Thailand or Asia, but globally!. In Chiang Mai later this month

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Aug 25, 2010, Chiang Mai Weather At Present!

Hi! Thank you so much for all the info on your website!. We have recently moved to Bangkok and although got to know the south well over the years, we

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Aug 24, 2010, Looking To Source Homewares In Chiang Mai

Hello Kevin, Thank you for making yourself available online, it is great to ready your story and see how happy you are in Chiang Mai. I was in Chiang

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Aug 24, 2010, Living In Thailand - Advice Required

Hi Kevin, I'm living in USA. I worked as an international flight attendant (purser) for 27 years then got into real estate just before the crash enjoying

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Aug 24, 2010, Aged Teakwood Temple Bell Stand

Hi I bought my partner a beautiful brass temple bell from the weekend market in Phuket when I was holidaying in Thailand last week and would like to purchase

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Aug 13, 2010, Methods Used To Teach Painting Skills To Elephants

Hi I am a Senior Lecturer in animal behaviour and welfare at a British University and my students have brought the painting elephant videos to my attention.

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Aug 13, 2010, Elephants In Thailand - What Color Are They?

What color are elephants in Thailand........they are many different colors if they happen to be at the Elephantstay camp at Ayutthaya in Thailand!.

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Aug 9, 2010, Thai Tea "Number One Brand"

Hi My name is Thienn, I'm Vietnamese and I want to buy more Thai Tea Mix Number One Brand. So how can I buy it in Vietnam. I can't buy that one. So please

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Aug 8, 2010, Wanting A Good But Difficult Trek In Thailand

Hi, My friend and I arrive in Bangkok on the 6 Nov 15.45hrs, returning 20 Nov 12.30hrs. We are looking to do a 10-12 day trek to fit into this period,

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Jul 18, 2010, Which Thai Visa Option To Choose?

Hi Hopefully you can help me with a Thai Visa query I have, I have looked at a couple of other websites but am still unsure!. What visa setup would you

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Jul 16, 2010, Budget London Hotels

Budget London Hotels Hotels in the centre of London can be very expensive, but there are some good deals on accommodation to be found if you know where

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Jul 8, 2010, My Shih Tzu Needs A New Home!

Hi there I am currently living in Chiang Mai and I have a puppy dog that I love and I want to keep. Unfortunately, my business is doing really really

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Jun 29, 2010, Chiang Mai Charity Bike Ride - 6th & 7th February 2010

Bring the Elephant Home Please join our charity bike ride for the survival of Thai elephants! The weekend of the 6th and 7th of February 2010 we invite

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Jun 25, 2010, Rain Drums

We are planning on a visit to Chiang Mai in July, and are really interested in buying a rain drum or two. Is there any chance of visiting you there,

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Jun 24, 2010, Distances in Thailand

Hi I am on holiday in Thailand shortly and just want to get a feel for the travelling distances between some of the main tourist areas. If you could give

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Jun 22, 2010, Visit to Maeklong Market, Samut Songkhram

Hi! I am planning to visit the Maeklong Market at Samut Songkhram with some friends in October or November. We have a few questions that hopefully you

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Jun 21, 2010, Hiking & Hilltribe Visits in Northern Thailand

Dear Sir We found your website & have found it very useful & wondered if you could help us?. Is it possible to visit the different hilltribes by ourself?.

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Jun 16, 2010, Wooden Frog Musical Instruments

Hi Rose and Kevin, I had the good fortune to spend a long month in Thailand with two weeks in Chiang Mai until April 14. I am still a little damp from

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Jun 10, 2010, Gin Kow - Learning Thai Culture Through Food

One of the most appealing aspects of traveling in Thailand for some tourists is simply the food. Not only is Thai food a favorite cuisine found all over

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Jun 10, 2010, Weight Loss Retreats in Thailand

Obesity is on the rise in Western countries. Being overweight is a state of health that has been associated with many chronic diseases. However, carrying

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Jun 10, 2010, Staying Fit in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand, June 9, 2010 -- Chiang Mai is loaded with historical art and culture, as well as all of the modern conveniences of any city, without

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Jun 9, 2010, Chiang Mai Meals on Wheels: Catering to Lazy Hungry Foreigners

In Chiang Mai ,undoubtedly, there is a wide variety of places to eat and quite often you find yourself having trouble deciding between all of the choices.

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Jun 8, 2010, Living In Thailand For A Year

Hello Just read your article on The Best Ways of Accessing Cash in Thailand - A very good read - thank you. However, I am still a bit unsure. The debit

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Jun 6, 2010, Visit This Lovely Spa in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Located in the heart of the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai ,the Amora Spa sits peacefully on the second floor of the Amora Tapae Hotel awaiting its guests

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Jun 3, 2010, Welcome to beautiful, bombastic Bali - the gem of Indonesia.

I visited Bali in July, during their peak season, (July, August, and mid-December through the New Year are their busiest times) and to my surprise, it

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May 19, 2010, Chiang Mai - Rose of the North

No wonder they say Chiang Mai is the Rose of the North - compared to Bangkok it has many of the good and only a few of the bad things. Lovely city, not

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May 19, 2010, Chiang Mai Temple Tour!

Chiang Mai has more Buddhisttemples per square mile than any other place in Thailand, some of the temples in Chiang Mai are actually as old as the city

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May 17, 2010, A Visit to Peak Spa Chiang Mai

The Peak Spa in Chiang Mai is perfectly located being in close proximity to both the night bazaar and the best luxury hotels of the city. This contemporary

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May 15, 2010, Is Chiang Mai Currently Safe To Visit?

Current update for anyone planning a visit to Chiang Mai

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May 15, 2010, Is it safe to travel to Chiang Mai now?

Dear Web Administrator What is the situation in Chiang Mai now? Is it safe to travel to Chiang Mai now? I heard that Thailand has declared state of war

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May 15, 2010, is chiang mai safe?

dear sir, i'm planning to travel to chiang mai on 23-29 may 2010. given the new developments in bangkok yesterday (bloody confrontation on 14 may 2010),

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May 10, 2010, Extra Shipping Charges

Hi I am considering ordering one of your wonderful handcarved lotus wallpanels, probably the 3' round one item #101. I would want it shipping to my home

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May 10, 2010, Riding An Elephant.

When I went to Thailand with my wife, we decided to go and ride an elephant. We got in a taxi and went to the Sampran Elephant Grounds which is located

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May 10, 2010, Spanish Cuisine: 5 Popular Spanish Dishes That You Must Try

The resorts in Spain are really popular holiday destinations for people all over the world, they offer sun, sea and sand which is all you can really ask

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Apr 29, 2010, Thai Visa Requirements for U.K. Resident

Hi, I am a UK resident and am going on holiday to Thailand on the 12th of May and return from Bangkok airport on the 8th of June, making a total time

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Apr 27, 2010, Is Chiang Mai Safe To Visit Currently?

Dear Sirs We planned to travel to Chiang Mai from 18 May to 23 May 2010. Given the situation now, is it safe to travel to Chiang Mai? Appreciate your

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Apr 24, 2010, Stunning 48inch Lotus Wallpanel Set

This stunning teakwood Lotus Wallpanel is handcarved in Thailand by the incredibly skilled artisans from the Chiang Mai area.

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Apr 14, 2010, Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai 2010

We've been in Chiang Mai for less than 24 hours and I am already completely in love with this place!. We happened to be here during the Songkran Festival

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Apr 6, 2010, Opening Hours For Wat Doi Suthep Temple, Chiang Mai

Hi Please can you confirm what the opening hours are for Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai & provide me some information about the temple?.

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Apr 3, 2010, Doi Mae Salong Teas

Doi Mae Salong teas are famous the world over particularly for the black oolong teas grown in this area, which many agree are some of the finest available anywhere in the world.

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Apr 1, 2010, Square Lotus Wallpanel Set

Hi I'm interested in the following: Item No 100 Description: 3'Square Handcarved Lotus Panel Set Item Price: $199 I understand that you ship free

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Mar 31, 2010, Lotus Wallpanel Sets

Hello, I am interested in the square shaped 48 (4 foot) set with the wax finish. I am surprised that it is so much more than the 36 one. Are the patterns

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Mar 24, 2010, Climbing The 300 Steps Up To Wat Doi Suthep Temple

Wat Doi Suthep Temple is an extremely famous & important temple in Chiang Mai. Although many tourists visit this temple, it is not just a tourist destination.

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Mar 23, 2010, When Is Loy Krathong Festival 2010?

I would like to know when the Loy Krathong festival will take place in 2010, as I would like to visit Thailand during that time. Thank you. Gretchen

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Mar 23, 2010, The History of Thai Massage

Hello. I would like some information about the Historical Thai Massage within your culture. When it first was introduced who were the main people to receive

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Mar 19, 2010, Day Trip Visit With Kids

Hi, love your website! We are travelling with 2 families, 4 adults,6 kids. Time is short and the youngest is 5 years old. We are keen for the kids

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Mar 16, 2010, Weather, Songkran & Ayurvedic Treatments?

Hello, My partner and I have just booked our first trip to Thailand from Australia (yay!) and arrive on the 25th March into Bangkok. We are planning

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