Monthly Archives: February 2010

Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Trang & Krabi

(October 2009) I didn’t know that the Chinese-Thai celebrate the Nine Emperor Gods festival 九皇爷诞 in such a big scale which rivals the ones in Malaysia & Singapore. Actually, I didn’t know the Chinese-Thai celebrate this festival at all. The … Continue reading

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Kopi please… hey, this works in Thailand too!

  Those of us from Malaysia & Singapore are so familiar with this local term for coffee that hearing the word ‘’kopi’ in Thailand brought home a little closer.   A quick google of Trang’s history reveals that many Chinese … Continue reading

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Trang Travel

  Town/City : Trang (董里) Country : Thailand Other names : Tubtiang (old name for part of the town) Province : Trang Nearest local airport : Trang Airport Nearest international airport : Krabi International Airport (KBV) Airport tax : Included … Continue reading

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Koh Lanta + more = Langkawi

(October 2009) From all the positive comments Koh Lanta in various travel sites, I had high expectations before the trip. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the whole experience after spending 4 days on this collection of islands. The reason is … Continue reading

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Koh Lanta Travel

  Town/City : Koh Lanta Country : Thailand Other names : Ko Lanta Province / District : Krabi Province Nearest local airport : Krabi International Airport (KBV) Nearest international airport : Krabi International Airport (KBV) Airport tax : Included in … Continue reading

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Nightlife in Krabi

(February & October 2009)   In Krabi Town, NOTHING unless you consider having a beer in a laid-back pub with less than 5 patrons or having a bowl of noodle at a roadside stall as a form of nightlife. Even … Continue reading

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Krabi Eating – Braised Chicken Noodle

(February & October 2009) Note: Dinner & Supper Only If you want something light for dinner or supper, try this stall located at the corner of Maharaj Soi (road) and Maharaj Soi 6. This is a popular place for a … Continue reading

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Krabi Eating – Roasted Pork

(February & October 2009) Note: Breakfast & Lunch Only This restaurant is easy to find as it is located diagonally opposite the City Hotel in central Krabi town. The roasted pork (mhu yang where mhu is pork in Thai) is … Continue reading

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