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Applying for B1/B2 from Bangkok as Indian
I plan to be in Thailand for 2 months. I intend to get my US B1/B2 visa done there while I am there.
Is it advisable? If someone has been through this scenario, can you share your experience? What are ...
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Do taxi colors matter in Thailand?
Taxis come in different colors in Bangkok, Thailand. This makes me wonder: does the taxi color matter in Thailand? E.g., does the color has an impact on the ride fare?
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How to book Thai train tickets online for Train #40?
I've tried booking tickets for Train #40 (BKK - Surat Thani line) via a couple of websites without success.
The following websites tell me "this trip is not bookable" (while tickets for ...
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Going through immigration before a domestic Thai flight
My friend today boarded a Thai Smile WE 111 flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, then to continued to Penang, Malaysia. However he had to clear immigration in Chiang Mai.
Can anyone explain how that's ...
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Transit at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (COVID19)
Are there any restrictions for transit on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi?
In my case, I am an Austrian citizen traveling from Vienna to Jakarta and will have transit on BKK.
Is there a website providing ...
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Where can I get custom-fitted earplugs in Bangkok?
I use custom-fitted earplugs sometimes when in transportation, e.g. airplane or sleeper train. Where can I get custom-fitted earplugs in Bangkok?
Note to close voters: the question is not about "...
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What do CLD and CLR stand for on a delivery certificate ("attestation de remise") when getting a new French passport?
I got a new French passport as the French Embassy in Bangkok. What do CLD and CLR stand for on a delivery certificate ("attestation de remise") when getting a new French passport?
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If a taxi driver in Thailand stops the meter (the amount is still visible on the meter screen), can they resume it?
I had a case where I took a metered taxi in Bangkok with another passenger: when we stopped at the other passenger's destination to drop them, the taxi driver didn't understand that I would stay in ...
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Where can I find a map of all the canal boat routes in Bangkok?
I read on https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/bangkok-river-boats-ferries#Canal_boats (mirror):
These large, loud, spluttering canal boats can be found chugging up and down Bangkok's many canals. The ...
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How can I report taxi drivers who refuse to use the meter at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK) to the Thai airport authorities?
I read on https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/bangkok-airport-public-taxi-service/ (mirror):
Bangkok Airport Public Taxi Service:
Public taxi stand is located on Level 1 (Ground Level).
Contact ...
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Is there any drugstore that is open 24 hours in Bangkok?
Is there any drugstore that is open 24 hours in Bangkok?
I thought there would be plenty but I haven't been able yet to found any.
Searching for drugstores open 24 hours in Bangkok in Google Maps, I ...
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How can I find the fastest path between two locations combining public transportation with taxi/rideshare app in Bangkok, Thailand?
How can I find the fastest path between two locations combining public transportation with taxi/rideshare app in Bangkok, Thailand?
I have tried so far:
https://citymapper.com/news/1240/combining-...
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Why is it unlikely one needs to use the tollways when riding a taxi after midnight, early hours of the morning or a weekend in Bangkok?
From https://itsbetterinthailand.com/how-to-use-local-taxis-in-bangkok-without-getting-ripped-off-or-lost/ (mirror 1, mirror 2):
If it’s after midnight, early hours of the morning or a weekend, it’...
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Taxi in Bangkok booked via ride-share apps, the price is predetermined, why do they run the meter?
Why do taxi drivers booked via ride-share applications (e.g. Grab) start the meter at the beginning of the ride, even though the price is predetermined via the ride-share application in Bangkok, ...
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Are taxi drivers in Bangkok expected to round up the taxi fare to the nearest multiple of 10 THB?
For example, if the taxi fare is 53 THB and I give 60 THB (for lack of coins), the taxi drivers typically will not give any change back. I wonder whether this is because I don't look Thai or because ...
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