Kanchanaburi, a great place to stop on the way to Thai-West
Kanchanburi is about 2 hours out of Bangkok. Most famous for the “Bridge on the River Kwai”, Kanchanaburi offers some great train trips. They are cheap ($3 for a 6-hour trip) and take you across the famous bridge, and along the Kanchanburi River. In addition to the beautiful scenery along with river, and the great (and cheap) food on the train, you can visit the outdoor train museum and climb on some ancient trains. For a bit of history on Kanchanaburi, per Wikipedia, “In 1942 Kanchanaburi was under Japanese control. It was...
read moreReasons to Visit Thai-West Resort
If you’re looking for a great reason to visit Thailand, how about the fruit? Thailand is a paradise for fruit lovers…especially “tropical fruit lovers”. Thai fruit is grown in all parts of Thailand and has many delicious varieties that grow both seasonally and all year round. A diverse selection is easily found at a number of supermarkets, street vendors, and local markets. Local people like to use the many varieties in making refreshing fruit juices as well as in various delicious...
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Directions| Timetables | Weather | What to Pack We suggest you bring: Sunscreen Sunhat Raingear (particularly in June–February) 1 Pair long pants. 2 Pair or more shorts 4 T-shirts or blouses Bathing suit Tevas or other water sandals Tennis shoes 4 Pairs socks Sunscreen and lip protection (Thai-West Resort gets plenty of sun) Sunglasses Mosquito repellent with DEET Swiss army knife Camera with rechargeable batteries and charger Laptop Headlamp and batteries Personal first aid kit Personal water bottle The United State Center for Disease...
read moreGeneral Thai Phrases
English Thai Hello from a female Sawat dee ka Hello from a male Sawat dee cop I don’t understand My co-jai (ka/cop) Thank you from a female Cop coon ka Thank you from a male Cop coon cop Come Ma Come from Ma ja I have come from Australia Pom ma ja Australia Waterfall Nam dock Rain Fon Raining Fon dock Shower Up narm No problem My ben rai Excuse...
read moreOff the Island
If you get a little island fever, Thai-West offers guided tours of Krabi, Railay Beach, Phi Phi Island and other nearby attractions and can arrange for excursions off the island. We are happy to arrange longtail boat excursions to nearby islands and snorkeling destinations either before or during your visit. Off-island excursions are not included in the price of your stay. We suggest making reservations for these trips at the time of your booking. Here’s a sample of off island excursions we can arrange: Shop or eat in Krabi, Railay Beach,...
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Spend some time worshiping the sun on Thai-West Resort’s pristine beach. Nap in a hammock by the sea, right in front of your own beachfront bungalow. Visit other beaches on Koh Siboya Island by bike, kayak or scooter. Mountain bike around Koh Siboya Island. Hike along the beach in front of your own Thailand beach resort. Kayak or windsurf on the Andaman Sea. Eat delicious Thai food at Thai-West’s own restaurant or order room service (same price) and have your meals delivered to your own private oceanfront...
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