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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Looking for tips for Thailand in October
Dear readers,
We plan to fly to Thailand for the first time in October. A short stay in Bangkok and then on to Chiang Mai to gain inspiration for possible trade for the Netherlands. That can be clothing/jewelry etc.…. And finally, we want to enjoy the sun. But where?
Does anyone have any tips where to go in October in Thailand?
With kind regards,
Monique
Hi, my Thai girlfriend lives in Bosang (umbrella city), she trades in painted fan. Scroll, paintings, let me know if you are interested in selling this, mvg edward.
Ask a travel agency in the Netherlands where the sun shines? I think in many places in Thailand?. Also depends a bit on the weather, I think?. Could well be raining. So it is difficult to say about 4 months in advance where the sun will shine. There is a Dutch-Thai Trade Organization. Most serious manufacturers and traders have an address representation there. Is a lot easier if you start searching in Thailand? You can also get information about this at the Thai Embassy in The Hague, right on your doorstep. Good luck with it.
I would stay in Bangkok (Pratunam) for the trade, as far as clothing is concerned. If you can afford it, take a few nights at the Bayoke Tower Hotel, or otherwise very nice cheap hotels around it and you will be on top of it. They can also help you with jewelry, especially if you have some contact with traders. They always know someone. Chang Mai is unknown to me as far as trade is concerned. I think it's a nice city to go to.
I would then look for a place to stay in Pattaya, a vibrant, lively city with many beaches (especially between Pattaya and Jomtien). From there I would go to Koh Chang for a long weekend, a beautiful island, lots of nature, tourism and lots of beaches. Also nice hotels, etc. We will definitely go to Koh Chang from Pattaya again this year for a few days. (here an impression of our 10 days;
http://youtu.be/gVia8Pkma5Q
Just an idea. There will be hundreds more like that.
Good luck.
Ruud
Where to go in Chiang Mai for sight seeing is described in detail in the blog of 15.July Reader question about Chiang Mai and the night train.
If you want to relax, you have a wonderful opportunity in Horizon Village, Doi Saket Road, about 20 minutes outside of Chiang Mai. Beautiful park, botanical garden, Lanna style rooms. Own museum. Excellent service and affordable! (I don't earn anything from it) Just look at it http://www.horizonvillage.net
General Manager is Seewapong Kumwang [email protected]. My greetings.
For business you can contact 'Bobby' (a good acquaintance of mine) from GSSM Studio. He is just setting up a shipping catalog with handicrafts from Chiang Mai, as he has direct contacts with the manufacturers. That saves you a lot of time and especially money, because you don't know the prices and you don't know who you can trust among the traders.
Get taken to San Kamphaeng (Bobby's friend Garry does that) and see what you need. Silk is produced locally, including beautiful silk shawls, but also cotton. Clothing can be made to order, but you can also buy by the meter. There is ceramics. And kahsmir is also from India, but can be bought for next to nothing compared to Europe. For wood carving you have to go to Baan Tawai (in another direction). It's all about quality first. Also for European standards. Not like what is offered at the night bazaars. I have been very impressed with it, which is not easy for me, because I judge by European standards.
If you are interested, please contact Bobby below [email protected] with regards from me. That is important, because then you will already have a bonus credit with him!
He can also arrange for a favorable hotel (eg Suriwongse, I like it, because in the middle of life) or guesthouse in the city of Chiang Mai. Give him the approximate price you can spend.
Best of luck!
For business and high-quality Asian products, you can contact The Bodhi. They produce and export beautiful, high-quality Thai products to the Netherlands and are located in Chiang Mai. Mrsgr. Mark