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Old 27th June 2009, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulgakov View Post
Hi,

It will be my first time in Thailand I will be visiting Thailand for four weeks. I want to visit many areas of Thailand such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chian Mai, etc. I am looking for a clean room with A/C and a private washroom and bathroom. Nothing fancy. Just the North American basic.

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Bulgakov,

The North American "basics" are not basic to most of the world. Try googling Guest Houses in each city or area. They are basic accommodations and cheap [usually] Some have photos. They come with A/C or just a fan. If on the top floor or southern exposure you'll probably want an A/C. Many good hotels in Thailand from the incredibly expensive to fairly cheap and basic.

If you're going to be in Thailand for just a month I'd suggest having 2-3 'bases' say Bangkok, Chiang Mai and another and do trips out from them - either to visit other regions or hill tribes. A month isn't much time but it should tell you whether you can acclimatize to the weather [hot and humid] and if you like the country, the people, the food and being able to navigate while not [my guess] knowing the language. You don't need to know Thai but it does help a bit. Still, most of us get by in English, French or German. Don't know about basic Canadian though.

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