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How to speak Thai like a local during your vacation

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  If you are the kind of person that takes a moment to learn a few key phrases of a language before you visit a country, then know that you are truly immersing yourself in the country. Most people would consider your approach to be the most authentic way of visiting a new country. If you are planning to visit Thailand, here are some basic words, phrases and greetings that will help you move through the cities with a little more ease and become a local favourite. Basic Thai Phrases When learning the basic Thai phrases you can use in everyday situations, the ones that are usually the first to be taught to you in a Thai class, it is important to remember that there are male and female versions of saying these. If you are male you use "khrup" at the end of the phrase and if you are female, you use "ka." So when you say hello it is "sawadeekhrup" or "sawadeeka." Thank you is "khop khun khrup" or "khop khun ka." And excuse me or sor...

How to Get to Pattaya

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Getting to Pattaya is very easy if you are in Thailand. There are routes both by air and by land to Pattaya from any corner of the country. There are direct buses, trains and other kinds of hired transport that you can take to get to this resort town. Getting to Pattaya means you will find all the routes to the eastern seaboard open to you. It is a beautiful and important city where you can spend your holidays. How to Get from Bangkok to Pattaya Booking your tickets online if you are flying from Bangkok to Pattaya is a great option especially if you don’t want to go through unnecessary hassles. You can do a quick search for ticketing websites online and follow the guidelines. They will also give you options on ground travel if you’d rather not fly there. While the time taken on the journey is significantly more, you will find that websites like 12go Asia and Klook.com which offers tickets for buses, van services and plenty of tour options. Airport Pattaya Bus The Airport Pattaya Bus de...

How to spend a memorable family holiday in Gold Coast

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If you are planning on travelling with your family in tow, one of the best places to head to is Gold Coast. There is plenty to see and do here, especially for kids and they would love it. The Gold Coast is home to some of the best theme parks in Australia, has spectacular beaches and unspoiled hinterland. Here are some of the best parks you can visit with the whole family. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary An attraction that has gained a lot of love from families who love the wildlife that you can find in Australia, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the place to be. You can see many different kinds of animals close up and the children can learn a lot about these animals, their natural habitat, what they eat as well as some fascinating facts. If you arrive early you will find that you can join the 8 am lorikeet feeding session and spend a day cuddling a koala, meeting a kangaroo as well as many vibrant presentations of various animals the likes of snakes, birds and crocodiles. Currumbin is ope...