Archive for August 2007
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Tsunami Evacuation Drill
With participation from tourists and locals, Thailand recently carried out tsunami evacuation drills to test escape routes and warning systems. The television pictures of masses of sun-seekers panting and sweating as they ran along in the heat did look bizarre. However, nobody in the region needs to be reminded why such measures are necessary.
Tsunami evacuation [...]
How Much to Tip in Thailand
When to tip and how much to tip are common questions for many visitors to Thailand. I’ve listed a number of different scenarios with suggested advice on how much to tip, but really it’s a case of whatever you feel comfortable with. The old advice about leaving a tip of 10% of the charge is [...]
Waiting Time at Bangkok Airport
Having recently taken an international flight from Suvarnabhumi airport, it reminded me just how long it can take to get from check-in to the boarding gate, so I thought I’d relay my own experience.
Check-in Desk
I flew with Emirates and arrived nearly 4 hours before my scheduled departure. Fortunately, Emirates operate all flights check-in which seems [...]