Mr.Mac's Hotel Blog : The Pattaya Blog http://blog.mrmachotel.com Read A lot of Useful Articles For Traveller Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:07:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 en Travelling in Thailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/16/travelling-in-thailand/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/16/travelling-in-thailand/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:36:35 +0000 admin adventureBangkokholidaykoh samuithaiThailandtours http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/16/travelling-in-thailand/ Thailand is great value; an outstandingly beautiful country; the people are warm and welcoming; it offers a multitude of outdoor activities; it's home to wonderful ruins of ancient kingdoms as well as present day temples; the food is out of this world and Thailand has some of the finest beaches ...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/16/travelling-in-thailand/feed/ Laguna Phuket for High-End Clients http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/15/laguna-phuket-for-high-end-clients/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/15/laguna-phuket-for-high-end-clients/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:38:25 +0000 admin Banyan Tree PhuketLaguna PhuketphuketPhuket ThailandThailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/15/laguna-phuket-for-high-end-clients/ You know you are going somewhere special when your resort complex has its own lounge at the airport. Laguna Phuket Airport Hospitality Centre at Phuket Airport is available to resort guests for relaxing after or before their flight. And there is staff on hand to assist with arrival and departure ...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/15/laguna-phuket-for-high-end-clients/feed/ Homestay Experience in Thailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/14/homestay-experience-in-thailand/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/14/homestay-experience-in-thailand/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:40:52 +0000 admin homestay Northern ThailandThailandtravelTravel Thailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/14/homestay-experience-in-thailand/ So you're interested in a homestay experience with a rural hilltribe community in northern Thailand? Sounds Great! Just remember, don't be expecting luxury or hotel type accommodations. Be prepared for rather basic accommodations without too much amenities. Most likely your shower will...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/14/homestay-experience-in-thailand/feed/ Thailand - Chang Mai and the Night Market http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/13/thailand-chang-mai-and-the-night-market/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/13/thailand-chang-mai-and-the-night-market/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:49:02 +0000 admin Bangkokbuddhist templeschang mainight marketsilkstreet marketsThailandthais http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/13/thailand-chang-mai-and-the-night-market/ Chang Mai is the largest city in the north of Thailand and well worth a trip. In many ways, Chang Mai is similar to Bangkok, but without the mass of people.

Chang Mai

Chang Mai is perhaps the most serene big city I have ever had the privilege of visiting. Located at the foot of a larg...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/13/thailand-chang-mai-and-the-night-market/feed/ Shopping in Thailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/12/shopping-in-thailand/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/12/shopping-in-thailand/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:04:24 +0000 admin shopping in thailandthailand shopping http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/12/shopping-in-thailand/ My holiday to Thailand was truly an amazing experience. Among the many countless other joys and wonders, Thailand was a great place to shop and Bangkok in particular, where the variety of retail outlets and goods is surprising. I could find genuine name-brand products on sale in department stores...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/12/shopping-in-thailand/feed/ The Best Time to Travel to Thailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/11/the-best-time-to-travel-to-thailand/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/11/the-best-time-to-travel-to-thailand/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:10:30 +0000 admin Thailandthailand weathertravel http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/11/the-best-time-to-travel-to-thailand/ Probably the most common question any foreigner living in Thailand will hear from people planning to visit the Kingdom is "When is the best time to come to Thailand"...not an easy question to answer without knowing "why" a person wants to come to Thailand.

There are basically t...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/11/the-best-time-to-travel-to-thailand/feed/ Traveling to the Islands in Thailand The Ko Chang National Marine Park http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/10/traveling-to-the-islands-in-thailand-the-ko-chang-national-marine-park/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/10/traveling-to-the-islands-in-thailand-the-ko-chang-national-marine-park/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:41:18 +0000 admin beachislandsko changThailandthailand traveltravel http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/10/traveling-to-the-islands-in-thailand-the-ko-chang-national-marine-park/ Made up of fifty-two islands, there are plenty of places to visit within the Ko Chang National Marine Park besides Ko Chang itself. Due to their protected status these islands offer some of the best and well preserved wildlife in all of Thailand. The area's naturally mountainous landscapes and r...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/10/traveling-to-the-islands-in-thailand-the-ko-chang-national-marine-park/feed/ Thailand Islands — The Five Reasons that Make Koh Phangan the Perfect Choice http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/09/thailand-islands-the-five-reasons-that-make-koh-phangan-the-perfect-choice/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/09/thailand-islands-the-five-reasons-that-make-koh-phangan-the-perfect-choice/#comments Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:06:11 +0000 admin Koh PhanganKohphanganPlanning Trip to ThailandThailandThailand Islandsthailand travel http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/09/thailand-islands-the-five-reasons-that-make-koh-phangan-the-perfect-choice/ The islands of southern Thailand are widely known as "Island Paradise". Their picturesque beaches, moderate tropical climate and unique, extremely relaxing lifestyle account for this reputation. Travelers from all over the world come to these southern Thailand islands to experience the famous t...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/09/thailand-islands-the-five-reasons-that-make-koh-phangan-the-perfect-choice/feed/ Thailand, The Land of Smiles http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/08/thailand-the-land-of-smiles/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/08/thailand-the-land-of-smiles/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:51:22 +0000 admin article submissionarticlesemailemail marketingemail newsletterezinepublishingwriterswriting http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/08/thailand-the-land-of-smiles/ The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. Thailand borders Laos and Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to the west. Vietnam is a close neighbor of Thailand. Thailand means "Free Land".

Thailand was known as S...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/08/thailand-the-land-of-smiles/feed/ Thailand And Some Facts About It http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/07/thailand-and-some-facts-about-it/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/07/thailand-and-some-facts-about-it/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:26:20 +0000 admin Asia http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/07/thailand-and-some-facts-about-it/ Thailand, officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia. Thailand is more famous for its tourism than any other countries in the same area. Tourists are fascinated by its natural beauty, hundreds of splendid temples and the unforgettable hospitality of Thai people. http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/07/thailand-and-some-facts-about-it/feed/ Thailand Shopping http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/06/thailand-shopping/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/06/thailand-shopping/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:45:28 +0000 admin asian datingThailandthailand shoppingthailand travel http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/06/thailand-shopping/ Thailand has been known as a shopper's paradise for many years. From luxurious items such as jewelry, silk, designers' clothing or accessories right down to the best of bargained goods. Fixed prices are the norm in shopping centers or department stores but at most other places like markets, str...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/06/thailand-shopping/feed/ Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Mother Nature Playing Nightly http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/05/sihanoukville-cambodia-mother-nature-playing-nightly/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/05/sihanoukville-cambodia-mother-nature-playing-nightly/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:36:31 +0000 admin beach townCambodiagulf of thailandOchheuteal Beachphnom penhsihanoukvilleThailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/05/sihanoukville-cambodia-mother-nature-playing-nightly/ Sihanoukville is a sleepy beach town in Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. In December, the beach is a great place to watch Mother Nature do her thing in spectacular fashion.

Sihanoukville

Named after a Cambodian King, Sihanoukville isn't easy to get to, but it is worth the hassle. If...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/05/sihanoukville-cambodia-mother-nature-playing-nightly/feed/ Thai Currency and Money Matters http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/04/thai-currency-and-money-matters/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/04/thai-currency-and-money-matters/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:52:36 +0000 admin thai moneythai travelThailand http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/04/thai-currency-and-money-matters/ The Thai unit of currency is the baht. One baht is divisible into 100 satang. Coins come in 5 denominations: 25 and 50 satang coins are small and made of brass.

As a tourist, you're not likely to encounter them unless you shop at supermarket or travel on Bangkok's non-A/C public buses. Th...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/04/thai-currency-and-money-matters/feed/ Habu to Genkotsu Japanese Movie Magic Thailand Style http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/03/habu-to-genkotsu-japanese-movie-magic-thailand-style/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/03/habu-to-genkotsu-japanese-movie-magic-thailand-style/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:27:13 +0000 admin Bangkokblack cultureexpatriatefilmjapanmovie makingThailandtokyotravelurban http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/03/habu-to-genkotsu-japanese-movie-magic-thailand-style/ In May of 2005, Kurokoboshi took time out of his Tokyo hustle to film a movie in Bang Pong, Thailand. The following is an excerpt from the American-ex-patriate-Tokyo-dweller's thoughts on making movies in the hinterlands of Thailand.

Pre-quel
I had the o...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/03/habu-to-genkotsu-japanese-movie-magic-thailand-style/feed/ Botanical Gardens of Northern Thailand (Part 2) http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/02/botanical-gardens-of-northern-thailand-part-2/ http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/02/botanical-gardens-of-northern-thailand-part-2/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:27:14 +0000 admin Botancial GardensThailandthailand traveltravel http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/02/botanical-gardens-of-northern-thailand-part-2/ Northern Thailand has many attractions that would be of interest to horticultural and botanical enthusiasts. Just outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand's 2nd largest city and the gateway to the northern provinces, are two outstanding botanical gardens - Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden and Bhubing Palac...]]> http://blog.mrmachotel.com/2008/08/02/botanical-gardens-of-northern-thailand-part-2/feed/