'Twelve rooms and no view of tomorrow'
In a stifling hotel somewhere in Thailand, two housekeepers struggle to stay afloat as prices rise and their paychecks stagnate. Between scrubbing and folding, they share sharp words and quiet dreams in a world where every room they leave behind symbolizes what they will never have: peace.
I am looking for a hotel in Phuket with nice Thai companions
I am going to Phuket for the first time in January, because the water is very clear there and I like snorkeling. I am looking for a hotel where I can find ladies who are relaxing at the bar or restaurant or playing billiards and where you can have a chat without the aggressive street noise and music and shouting and invite them for a dinner or a trip or more.
Hotel for 1 night near the airport?
I have a long layover in Bangkok and want a hotel for 1 night near the airport. I would like some tips on what is the best choice.
10 best rooftop bars for tourists in Bangkok
Rooftop bars have become increasingly popular in Bangkok in recent years, offering visitors a unique experience with breathtaking views of the city and delicious cocktails.
Flying cheap and saving on your trip to Thailand is possible if you are willing to put in some time. Pay attention not only to the cost of your flight ticket, but also to related expenses, such as parking costs at an airport and other matters.
I am looking for an alternative to Mariot Courtyard in Pattaya
When I'm in Pattaya I usually stay at the Mariot Courtyard for a month. It is a quietly located hotel with a very large parking lot. They also offer all kinds of nice discounts when you make a reservation at the reception, and I would like to mention the discount for the elderly.
A recent incident in a small Thai hotel sheds light on the influence of parental behavior on children. A Dutch family recently secretly left their hotel without paying for their two-week stay, including meals. This incident, in which parents involved their children, raises questions about moral values and upbringing.
From Thailand to Vietnam, who knows a nice hotel in Hanoi?
I have to leave Thailand for my multiple entry tourist visa, so I can get another 60 days. We have decided to go to Vietnam (Hanoi) for a week. I have already booked the plane tickets. Now I'm looking for a nice hotel, centrally located in Hanoi.
Tips for a hotel near the Dutch embassy in Bangkok?
It's time to renew my passport again. Please provide recommendations for a hotel (including breakfast) near the Dutch embassy. Approximately 10-15 minutes walking distance.
I want to book a hotel in Pattaya for 2 weeks, but a bit central. Now I don't want the hotel to be full of Indians. I don't discriminate but it's too loud for me. I've already emailed some hotels, but I'm not getting any response. I also understand that if I book an expensive 5 star hotel there will be no Indians, but I don't have the money for that.
After my emigration to Thailand was postponed for a year due to Corona in 2020, my sister and her family also had to cancel the visit to my new living environment in Ubon Ratchathani at the end of the same year.
We are going to Hua Hin in Thailand again in April and May. In Hua Hin we stay in the Anantasila. Now we are looking for a good hotel with swimming pool in Bangkok which is located in the center. Anyone suggestions?
A Thai and Dutch tourist robbed at their hotel in Pattaya
A Thai and a Dutch tourist were robbed of their valuables in a hotel/resort in Pattaya early yesterday morning by two unknown thieves.
Why should foreigners pay more for a hotel?
I want to go away with family for a few days and run into these hotel rules. I see this at more and more hotels and I feel more than sewn. I live in Thailand and my wife and children are Thai.
Book a hotel with 2 PCR tests?
My wife and I want to go to Hua Hin on March 16 for two weeks. Now I'm trying to book a hotel for the first night in Bangkok or Hua Hin with the SHA+ extra concept. But no matter what I'm looking for, only 1 PCR test is offered everywhere, while we really need two. I can't find anything to book a second test with it either.
My wife is flying to Thailand to visit her family
My wife is flying to Thailand on February 17th to visit her family. She received her 2 vaccines here in Belgium and the booster vaccine. What actually still needs to be done, because here (among the Thai) all kinds of things are being told. One speaks of a first day of quarantine in a hotel with PCR test, to repeat the same 5 days later.
I am normally used to completing my hotel bookings through Agoda or Booking.com in 10 minutes. Welcome to the world of the Thailand pass. It has already taken me half a day, and 3 days lead time, to find something I like – a hotel with adequate meals and good cancellation policies. All in all a lot of hassle to book 1 night in Bangkok.
Pet-friendly hotel/accommodation in Thailand wanted?
Around Christmas we want to travel by car to Hua Hin from Chiang Mai with two dogs. We do not want to complete this journey in one go. Who knows an animal-friendly accommodation between Chiang Mai and Bangkok/Hua Hin where we are welcome with our two dogs?
How can you book the SHA+ package on the Agoda or Booking site?
I would like to know how you can book the SHA+ package (including PRC test and transport) on the Agoda or Booking site? I can't find anything about it on their sites.
Frans Amsterdam in Pattaya: 'The credit of chambermaids'
Frans Amsterdam has settled down again in Pattaya and entertains us, until there are no more 'like' ratings, with his experiences in a follow-up story:
At the Dynasty Inn Hotel I have never had any complaints about the work of the chambermaids. However, there is one that I would like to talk to you about.
Who can recommend a SHA+ hotel near the airport?
A friend is coming to Thailand at the end of November. So he will have to stay in a Sha+ hotel for at least one night. If I have understood everything correctly, he will be taken to the chosen hotel by bus/taxi upon arrival. Can you recommend some Sha+ hotels which are not too far from the airport and offer a fair price/quality ratio
Thailand question: Does it make sense to buy a restaurant or hotel in Thailand now?
I have been thinking about traveling to Thailand with my partner and neighbors for some time now. I'm going for the first time with my partner. The neighbors have been many times before. The neighbor is thinking about starting and buying something there (small restaurant or hotel). And a Thai friend of my neighbor is going to participate (neighbor is of Thai origin).