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Posted by Jayx1 on Jan-21-2006 02:22:

Any advice on Thailand and Vietnam?

Looks like im heading there in April!

Woohooo!

Full moon party here i come!

Posted by ChemEnhanced on Jan-21-2006 02:25:

don't knock up any local chicks....they will luv u long time.

Posted by Jayx1 on Jan-21-2006 02:26:

quote:
Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
don't knock up any local chicks....they will luv u long time.

local "chicks" may not actually be chicks from what i hear....

Ill be keeping it my pants for sure

Posted by dEsidEL on Jan-21-2006 02:37:

how dare u speak of any other country than Argentina !

Posted by rabbitjoker on Jan-21-2006 02:50:

d!abolic knows about Thailand!

Posted by Tordan on Jan-21-2006 02:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
local "chicks" may not actually be chicks from what i hear....

Ill be keeping it my pants for sure

yeah.. you don't wanna pull a d!abolic

Posted by Truepioneer on Jan-21-2006 16:32:

Enjoy it!!!

Posted by KaiLee on Jan-21-2006 17:46:

Be weary of the so called tours of gem shops and mines....alot of those are scams.

Also take precautions when hooking up with the locals "ladies", Thailand is known to have alot of cases of HIV/AIDS.

All in all its a really great place, the scenery is amazing! I love the people, they're generally very warm and friendly! Where abouts are you going?

Posted by Jayx1 on Jan-21-2006 19:05:

quote:
Originally posted by KaiLee
Be weary of the so called tours of gem shops and mines....alot of those are scams.

Also take precautions when hooking up with the locals "ladies", Thailand is known to have alot of cases of HIV/AIDS.

All in all its a really great place, the scenery is amazing! I love the people, they're generally very warm and friendly! Where abouts are you going?

i wont be hooking up with anyone (or anything) over there LOL

Not sure yet exactly where i am going. Any suggestions?

Posted by dj_souvlaki on Jan-21-2006 19:08:

if it dosen't taste like chicken. than it probably isn't chicken.

Posted by dEsidEL on Jan-21-2006 19:23:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
i wont be hooking up with anyone (or anything) over there LOL

Not sure yet exactly where i am going. Any suggestions?

i'm sure u can get some good suggestions from the folks at Viva the next time ur around

Posted by KaiLee on Jan-21-2006 19:38:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
i wont be hooking up with anyone (or anything) over there LOL

Not sure yet exactly where i am going. Any suggestions?

I went to Phuket in april, its gorgeous there, you couldn't really tell such a devistating event took place only 4 months earlier. Depending on what you want to do... Do you want to party or relax? The full moon parties are pretty crazy!!

here are some pics I took of phuket when I was there

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tigge...m/ph//my_photos

Posted by Jayx1 on Jan-21-2006 19:51:

quote:
Originally posted by KaiLee
I went to Phuket in april, its gorgeous there, you couldn't really tell such a devistating event took place only 4 months earlier. Depending on what you want to do... Do you want to party or relax? The full moon parties are pretty crazy!!

here are some pics I took of phuket when I was there

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tigge...m/ph//my_photos

definately going to koh phangon for full moon...

nice pics!

Anyways the answer is party AND relax

Posted by JB1 on Jan-21-2006 20:44:

About when exactly in April are you heading to Thailand & what part of Thailand are you planning to visit?

I am also going to Thailand in April and pretty familiar with Bangkok area. Give me a shout on any questions and I will gladly to help you out with.

Posted by tatgirl on Jan-21-2006 22:40:

Lucky you, Jay!!! I SO wanna go....

Posted by Jayx1 on Jan-21-2006 23:51:

quote:
Originally posted by JB1
About when exactly in April are you heading to Thailand & what part of Thailand are you planning to visit?

I am also going to Thailand in April and pretty familiar with Bangkok area. Give me a shout on any questions and I will gladly to help you out with.

looking like april 3-20

you should join us for the full moon party

Posted by Permafrost on Jan-22-2006 02:03:

Been there, here's my list of advice about the Full Moon Party:
- arrive a couple of days ahead in order to get a bungalow around Had Rin (the beach itself)
- Don't get your hopes too high about the music, no one over there really knows how to spin and there are about 10 music (all different styles) outlets scattered around the beach which makes for a nice cacophony
- most people there will drink, not drop
- DON'T buy any drugs on the spot, most dealers are undercover cops looking to catch stupid tourists who will get scared and pay huge bribe to get out of trouble (ie Thai prisons are not where you want to end up)

In conclusion: the Full Moon Party is a hollow hype, don't waste a whole lotta travelling time going to Kho Phangan, try Kho Tao instead, more relaxed and less drunks!

Enjoy!

Posted by KaiLee on Jan-22-2006 04:53:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
definately going to koh phangon for full moon...

nice pics!

Anyways the answer is party AND relax

Good luck with at one

Posted by Stilez on Jan-22-2006 07:01:

I stayed in Bangkok but went to Phuket, Pattaya, and Hardyai back in '98. It was the trip of a lifetime and actually what prompted me to fully enjoy and become an EDM lover. Full moon parties rock and the people in Thailand are extremely friendly/courteous.

Phuket, Pattaya & Hardyai were all dream destinations..even if it was only on weekends we were there. The natural beauty of those places is breath-taking.

Bangkok is your typical dirty overcrowded 3rd world country.. but also with alot of history and beautiful architecture. Tuk Tuks..and motorcycle taxi's rock!

Another thing... I've never been asked for money before...

.....by an Elephant

Posted by JB1 on Jan-22-2006 07:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Jayx1
looking like april 3-20

you should join us for the full moon party

Damn!! I'm leaving on the 22nd ... I guess I won't be joining you after all. Be sure not to miss Songkran (Thai New Year) between April 12-14, which is basically water fights all over the city. Mostly at Sanam Luang, near by the Grand Palace and around Khao San Road (backpackers area). There are tones of activites to do besides partying but just to let you know, clubs usually open from 9pm and close at 2am.

In terms of Thai culture, I am Chinese and let me tell you, my eyes were opened after my 5 months living there last summer. PM me if you have any questions.