The Bridge on the River Kwai

WKT016 K - Private Tiger Temple and River Kwai Jungle Raft 2 days / 1 night.

WKT0016K - River Kwai Private - 2 days / 1 night. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

DAY 1: / L, D / Tiger Temple & River Kwai Jungle Raft

07:00 Private pickup at your hotel in Bangkok by personal English speaking guide and minivan. First stop after a good

hour's drive is the clay pot factory who makes the giant jars used to collect and store rainwater in the country. Then we visit

Chompol Cave - a stalactite cave complex with high ceilings. Beautiful huge stalactites and stalagmites, created by drops

of water containing calcium on the same spot over thousands of years.

The area outside the cave is home to a major colony of Macaque monkeys (Rhesus monkey). Lunch at a local restaurant.

Now we carry on to the temple, which specializes in being a refuge for wild species. The monks look after the animals to

ensure their welfare. Many of the animals has been brought to the temple after been neglected by previous owners.

The concept is that you can be photographed together with the tigers.

Many tourists claim that the tigers are drugged. This is an urban myth that has no parallel with reality. Tigers are cats and in

nature quite complacent and lazy when they are well fed. The tigers are in fact only fed with cooked meat, not to encourage

their taste for blood.

At Pakseng pier we proceed by long-tailed boat up the River Kwai Noi towards our floating Jungle accommodation

bypassing unspoiled mountainous landscape with dense jungle and a small waterfall near the border into Burma.

River Kwai Jungle Rafts have simple facilities. All rooms features private shower with unheated water and a toilet.

Electricity is replaced by kerosene lamps . "Primitive - in a groovy way". After check in - experienced swimmers can try

out the exciting River Floating. Grab a lifejacket and jump into the river from the extreme upstream point of the raft. Steer

towards the middle of the river, avoiding drifting under the restaurant, built out from the raft. After the restaurant is passed -

drifting in good speed, swim toward the raft again and grab hold of the latter at the ending point of the raft. If you don't get

hold of the raft again, you will continue several hundred kilometers - ending up in the Gulf of Thailand. Good luck! (Staff we

be monitoring the swimming guests). In the evening - after dinner, natives from the nearby Mon village will perform their

local dances . Subsequently, the sounds from the jungle will be present why'll fireflies are dancing near the river surface.

Night on River Kwai Jungle Raft.

DAY 2 : / M , F / The Railway of Death and The Bridge on the River Kwai.

After a healthy breakfast we visit the Mon peoples tribal village originating from neighboring Burma. Men wear sarong

and the women powder there the face with Thanakha - a yellowish-white cosmetic paste , to keep their skin looking young.

Support the village - buy a practical sarong, which besides the purpose as garment (also for men) , can be used as table

cloth, bed sheet, seat cover , pajamas, sunscreen , head cover , backpack and probably many other things. If your neighbor

enjoys tobacco , you can endow him with a genuine Burmese cigar.

Before midday we will head back by boat to Pakseng where we take lunch .

We board the train that has been nicknamed "Death Railway Train". The 415 km long railway was built by Allied prisoners

of war and local slave laborers . 16,000 POWs and 100,000 local died because of the inhuman work, starvation and untreated

sickness . The train slowly bypasses the old wooden structures in the jungle with creaking sounds until we have arrived at

Kanchanaburi where "The Bridge on the River Kwai" is found. We visit the memorial for the victims and the small

museum that tells the story of prisoners during the World War II.

16:00 we will depart and head back towards the capital Bangkok.

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If you plan to continue the journey towards The South - there are no need to drive +3 hours back to Bangkok. We will drop

you off at the railway station in Nakhon Pathom. Here you can join the night train in the sleeping wagon to Surat Thani -

The Gate Way to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Khao Sok National Park, Krabi, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi islands, Phuket

and all other localities in Southern Thailand. Tickets for the night train should minimum be purchased 14 days upfront of

departure date to ensure availability. Wild Kingdom Tours can purchase tickets and deliver them at your hotel in Bangkok.

Single supplement +THB 800 • Elephant riding 1h. minimum 2 persons +THB 900 • Elephant riding 30 minutes and Bamboo

rafting / min. 2 persons +THB 1,200 • Drop of Hua Hin +THB 3,600 per minibus • Drop off Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)

Airport +THB 1,200 • Drop off Bangkok's Don Muang (DMK) Airport +THB 800 • Extra minibus 2 days / 1 night +THB 10,000

• extra night with the availability of guide and minibus +5.900 per person for 2 persons.

Adults persons	THB per adult	THB Child 3-12
2-3	12.750	8.300
4-5	8.500	6.900
6-8	7.000	5.900
Based on the use of one minivan for max 8 persons with luggage • Max 2 children per 2 adults • Less than 3 years free, if bed and minivan seat shared with parents. 2x baby per 2 adults pay 1x child price.

Price until - 31OCT14

Full Day River Kwai - Group or Private organized tour with lunch.

WKT 016 M	River Kwai Start Package	+ The Floating Market at Damnernsaduak	+ Tiger Temple	+ Elephant trekking	+ Bamboo raft Sightseeing
Adult person	THB per adult	THB per adult	THB per adult	THB per adult	THB per adult
1	7.150	+ 450	+ 700	+ 800	+ 500
2-3	4.100	+ 450	+ 700	+ 800	+ 500
4-5	3.000	+ 450	+ 700	+ 800	+ 500
6-7	2.300	+ 450	+ 700	+ 800	+ 500
8-11	1.800	+ 450	+ 700	+ 800	+ 500

Child

3-11 yr.

- 50 %

Max 2 child for

every 2 adults

07:00 start

Return

18:30 - 21:00

depending on

traffic /

activities

THB 1.600 per person
THB 1.600 child

Until 31OCT14

JR100 - Beautiful Kanchanaburi with a breeze of history from the Bridge over the River Kwai .

JR100 - River Kwai - Kanchanaburi / Full day join in group tour with English speeking guide and lunch.

Highlight: Thailand-Burma Railway Center, War Cemetery, Scenic Long-tailed Boat ride, River Kwai Bridge, Death

Railway Train.

06:00 Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province 128 km west of Bangkok.

09:00 Arrive Kanchanaburi City.

Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Center an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to presenting the

history of the Thailand-Burma Railway.

Visit Allied War Cemetery, resting-place for more than 6,000 Allied prisoners of war (POWs). Enjoy a ride on traditional

wooden long-tailed boat along Mae Klong river to visit the world famous Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of Death

Railway constructed by allied POWs.

12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant

13:00 Take a historic ride on Death Railway Train passing over original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs.

14.30 Journey back to Bangkok.

18.00 Arrive at your Bangkok hotel safely.

Remarks:

Minimum 2 persons per booking required • All tour packages are joined up basis • Optional tours are your own additional

expenses • Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks and tips, and other services not mentioned are excluded from the tour

price • Any rejection of meals or tour program is non-refundable •

Important note: Due to unpredictable traffic circumstances, arriving back to BKK could be much late than 06.00 PM.

Include: Meals as indicated in the tour program • English speaking guide • Admission fee as indicated on the itinerary •

Transportations • Insurance.

Private arranged Bridge on the River Kwai full day tour with your own choice of extras.

WKT 016 M - Private arranged River Kwai - Start package include:
Two-way transport hotel Bangkok city, English speaking guide, lunch, visit JEATH war museum, war memorial, Bridge Over the River Kwai, Death Railway, entrance fees, air-conditioned minivan.

Until 31OCT14

Welcome to the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi information.

Wake up call by elephants at River Kwai Jungle Raft

Kanchanaburi - worth a visit when staying in Bangkok or are heading towards the South.
About 130 kilometers west of Bangkok the beautiful Kanchanaburi province is reached, made famous by the 1957 Oscar reward winning movie "Bridge over the River Kwai" telling the tragic story of POW during World War ll.
The Japanese occupation troops had as a priority goal to build a more than 400 km long railroad supply line between Thailand and Burma. Local forced laborers and Allied prisoners of war were deployed to carry out the work . 16,000 POWs and 100,000 local died because of the inhumane conditions.

The Thai part of the railway still exists as a real line with the train running slow and creaking over the old wooden structures in the jungle until arriving to Kanchanaburi, where "The Bridge over the River Kwai" is found.

Kanchanaburi shares a border with its historic rival Burma and many ethnic minorities from the neighboring country have taken up residence in this province - either as refugees or as cheap labor for the Thais .
Nature is incredibly beautiful, with rivers, lakes , waterfalls and large forests. The mountains in the distance are the borderline between Thailand and Burma.
Nowadays, the experience is quite different than the perception of a mosquito - and leech infected wilderness , as reflected in the famous film.
After Kancanaburi its possible to continue towards Hua Hin or board the night train to Surat Thani - arriving next morning.

In nature take only a picture - leaving only a footprint!

Tiger Temple Animal Planet

The Bridge on the River Kwai movie 1957

JR101 - Stay at the rustic River Kwai Jungle Raft - magnificent floating raft resort.

River Kwai Jungle Rafts have simple facilities. All rooms features private shower with unheated water and a toilet. Electricity

is replaced by kerosene lamps . "Primitive - in a groovy way". After check in - experienced swimmers can try out the

exciting River Floating. Grab a lifejacket and jump into the river from the extreme upstream point of the raft. Steer towards

the middle of the river, avoiding drifting under the restaurant, built out from the raft. After the restaurant is passed - drifting in

good speed, swim toward the raft again and grab hold of the latter at the ending point of the raft. If you don't get hold of the raft

again, you will continue several hundred kilometers - ending up in the Gulf of Thailand. Good luck! (Staff we be monitoring

the swimming guests). In the evening - after dinner, natives from the nearby Mon village will perform their local dances.

Subsequently, the sounds from the jungle will be present why'll fireflies are dancing near the river surface.

Price until 31OCT15

JR101 - RIVER KWAI Delight - 2 days 1 night • Group tour with different nationalities • Minimum 2 persons per booking.

Highlight: War Museum (Thailand-Burma Railway Centre), War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Hell Fire Pass Memorial,

Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

DAY 1 / L, D

06:00 Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province 128 km west of Bangkok.

09:00 Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Center an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to

presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway.

Visit Allied War Cemetery, resting-place for more than 6,000 Allied prisoners of war (POWs).

12:00 Long-tailed boat on River Kwai to River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Check-in and lunch upon arrival.

14:45 Long-tailed boat downstream to Resotel Pier and by road to Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Back to the hotel.

19:00 Dinner at River Kwai Jungle Rafts.

Traditional Mon Dance Show (45 minutes)

Overnight River Kwai Jungle Rafts.

DAY 2 / B, L

07:00 Healthy Breakfast including fresh fruites.

08:30 Visit nearby ethnic Mon Tribal Village and jungle trekking. (Optional: Elephant Ride please inform if needed)

11:00 Check-out from River Kwai Jungle Rafts.

11:40 Lunch at a local restaurant.

13.00 Historic train ride on Death Railway. We will pass the original wooden structures constructed by Allied POWs.

14:20 Journey back to Bangkok.

18.00 Arrive at your Bangkok hotel with good memories.

No.	Options per person.	THB
5.5.	Canoe to Lawa Cave and Resotel 40min. / min. 2 persons	550
5.6.	Saiyoke National Park, waterfall and Lawa Cave. incl. lunch / min. 2 persons	2.700
5.7.	Giant River Raft to Lawa Cave / max. 50 pers. / pr. unit	6.500

No.	Options per person.	THB
1.1.	Extra night incl. B+D	1.800
1.2.	Extra night incl. B+L+D	2.100
5.2.	Elephant ride 1h. / min. 2 pers.	900
5.3.	Bamboo rafting 1h. 2-5 pers.	975
5.4.	Elephant ride 30 min. and Bamboo rafting / min. 2 pers.	1.200

Notes: Max 2 children 3-12 years per room when child/children share bed with parents • If separate bed is needed price is

like adult • Irregularities to the route and timings may occur, due to the traffic situation and other circumstances.

Include: Meals as mentioned • English speaking guide • Entrance fees to visits • Two-way transfer • Thai insurance.

Not Included: Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks and tips • Other services not mentioned.

Please note! Up to - and after Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year and School winter holiday's in Europe, it will likely be

impossible to find available room's with a short notice.

THB

5.100

per person

Child

THB 3.900

Sgl. room

+THB 900

JR101 - Start from Bangkok

RS102 - River Kwai Happy Moments - 3 days / 2 nights.

RS102 - River Kwai Resotel Happy Moments - 3 days / 2 nights.

Highlight: War Museum (Thailand-Burma Railway Centre), War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Hell Fire Pass Memorial,

Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train. B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

DAY 1 / L, D

06:00 Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown area. Depart to Kanchanaburi province 128 km west of Bangkok.

09:00 Visit Thailand-Burma Railway Center an interactive museum, information and research facility dedicated to

presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway.

Visit Allied War Cemetery, resting-place for more than 6,000 Allied prisoners of war (POWs).

12:00 we board a longtail-boat up the river to the River Kwai Resotel. Check-in followed by lunch up on arrival.

14:45 Long-tailed boat downstream to Resotel Pier and by road to Hell Fire Pass Memorial. Back to the hotel.

19:00 Dinner at River Kwai Resotel.

Traditional Mon Dance Show (45 minutes)

Overnight River Kwai Resotel.

DAY 2 / B, L, D

07:00 Buffet breakfast.

08:30 We visit the Mon tribe village hike a bit in the surrounding jungle. Optional: Elephant Ride please inform if needed.

12:00 Lunch at the hotel and the afternoon for own interests - Try a relaxing Thai massage or enjoy the silence sitting in a

deckchair by the pool or river bank.

19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

Night at the River Kwai Resotel.

DAG 3 / M, F

07:00 Buffet breakfast.

The morning at your own interests.

11:00 Departing from River Kwai Resotel.

11:40 Lunch at a local restaurant.

13.00 Historic train ride on Death Railway. We will pass the original wooden structures constructed by Allied POWs.

14:20 Journey back to Bangkok.

18.00 Arrive at your Bangkok hotel with good memories.

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It's possible to divide the overnights stay between River Kwai Jungle Raft and River Kwai Resotel with 1 night each place.

The same itinerary can be done with 2 nights stay at River Kwai Jungle Raft instead of Resotel.

Notes: Max 2 children 3-12 years per room when child/children share bed with parents • If separate bed is needed price is

like adult • Irregularities to the route and timings may occur, due to the traffic situation and other circumstances.

Include: Meals as mentioned • English speaking guide • Entrance fees to visits • Two-way transfer • Thai insurance.

Not Included: Personal expenses such as drinks, snacks and tips • Other services not mentioned.

Please note! Up to - and after Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year and School winter holiday's in Europe, it

will likely be impossible to find available room's with a short notice.

No.	Options per person	THB
1.1.	+1 night STD Chalet incl. B	2.440
1.2.	+1night SUP Chalet incl. B	2.880
1.3.	+1 night DLX Chalet incl. B	3.620
	Extra bed	800
5.2.	Elephant ride 1h. / min. 2 pers.	900
5.3.	Bamboo rafting 1h. 2-5 pers.	975
5.4.	Elephant ride 30 min. and Bamboo rafting / min. 2 pers.	1.200
Activities in connection with Mon village visit.

THB

6.980

per person

Child

THB 5.500

Sgl. room

+THB 1.600

Price until 31OCT14

RS102 - Start from Bangkok

Hintok River Camp / Tent camp for the discerning.

No.	Hintok River Camp @ Hellfire Pass Booking minimum 2 persons at the same time.	THB per adult
1.1.	DLX Tent incl. dinner and breakfast. Incl. sightseeing bike tour morning + evening.	2.320
Max: 1 adult in single tent • 2 adults in double tent • 3 adults in tent with 3 beds. Max: 2 children between 3 and 12 years in tent with 2 adults. Child with bed +THB 1.730 • without bed +THB 1.160 • single tent surcharge +THB 1.250
1.2.	DLX Tent incl. dinner, lunch and breakfast. Incl. sightseeing bike tour morning + evening.	2.570
Max: 1 adult in single tent • 2 adults in double tent • 3 adults in tent with 3 beds. Max: 2 children between 3 and 12 years in tent with 2 adults. Child with bed +THB 1.920 • without bed +THB 1.290 • single tent surcharge +THB 1.250
2.1.	HT101: 2 days / 1 night DLX tent. - Group Tour - Same activities as JR101 Highlight: Thailand-Burma Railway Center • War Cemetery • River Kwai Bridge • Hellfire Pass Memorial • Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train • Child with bed +THB 4.130 • Single surcharge +THB 1.250	5.500
4.2.	HT202: 3 days / 2 night DLX tent. - Group Tour with program extension. Highlight: Thailand-Burma Railway Center, War Cemetery, River Kwai Bridge, Hellfire Pass Memorial • Sai Yoke Yai waterfall • Traditional dance • Mon tribe village • Thai Cooking Course • Death Railway Train.	9.270
2.2.	HJ102: 3 days/2 nights River Kwai Explorer • 1n Hintok tent camp + 1n River Kwai Jungle Raft. Highlight: Thailand-Burma Railway Center • War Cemetery • River Kwai Bridge • Hellfire Pass Memorial • Traditional dance • Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train • Child with bed +THB 5.820.	7.750
2.3.	HR102: 3 days / 2 nights River Kwai Explorer • 1n Hintok tent camp + 1n Resotel. Highlight: Thailand-Burma Railway Center • War Cemetery • River Kwai Bridge • Hellfire Pass Memorial • Traditional dance • Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train • Child with bed +THB 5.820.	7.750
2.4.	HF102: 3 days / 2 nights River Kwai Explorer • 1n Hintok teltlejr + 1n DLX Float House. Highlight: Thailand-Burma Railway Center • War Cemetery • River Kwai Bridge • Hellfire Pass Memorial • Traditional dance • Mon Tribal Village and Death Railway Train • Child with bed +THB 7.970	10.630
3.1.	Elephant ride at Mon Village 1 hour incl. TwoWay boat and experienced attendant /	1.830
3.2.	3 in 1 - Boat to River Kwai Jungle Raft • Elephant ride at Mon village 30 min. • Bamboo Raft or canoe • incl. lunch and experienced attendant.	2.370
3.3.	Halfday boat tour to Saiyoke Yai Waterfall and Lawa Cave • incl. lunch + experienced attendant	3.110
	Halfday Tour to Tiger Temple • incl. TwoWay transfer experienced attendant.	3.290
	Halfday Tour to Erawan Waterfall & National Park • incl. T/W transfer experienced attendant.	4.380
	Private minivan 2-8 persons from hotel in Bangkok city to Hintok River Camp	6.000 per van
Single room surcharge THB 1.250 per night.

Airy Canvas tents with bathroom.

Hintok River Kwai @ Hellfire Pass offers a breeze of lush nature and a scent of history, with spacious Deluxe canvas tents.

Choose between two-bed (twin) / Double bed (queen) / triple bed tent, all with private bathroom with hot water shower. Rustic

wooden furniture, adjustable air conditioning and private veranda ensures the best possible comfort. Each unit is between 26 to

32 sq.m.,and elevated above the ground, resting on a wooden foundation.

Price until 31OCT14

Group tour - Start from Bangkok

WKT016 L - Kanchanaburi Backpacker Adventure 3 days / 2 nights.

Adult persons	THB per adult	THB Child 2-11 yr
1	8.900	5.300
2+	7.100	5.300

Price until - 31OCT14

WKT016L - 3 days / 2 nights Kanchanaburi Backpacker Adventure.

Departs from Bangkok Wednesday, Friday and Sunday all year / B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

Day 1: Bangkok - Bike Tour around Kanchanaburi / L, D,

08:45 Show up at own expences at the meeting point in Bangkok. Depart direct to Kanchanaburi (3-4 hours drive).

Upon arrival we check into a local guest house. In the afternoon we bicycle around the beautiful town of Kanchanaburi,

visiting the Kao Poon Cave and Chung Kai War Cemetery. We then return to Kanchanaburi for the main attraction in the

town: the Bridge over the River Kwai. We return to the resort for dinner. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Day 2: Nong Bang / Remember Swimwear / Trekking / B, L, D

After breakfast we continue to Sai Yok National Park. We will visit a waterfall and Hellfire Pass on the WWII-era railroad.

After a local lunch the trip continues to Hin Dad Hot Springs, where you can enjoy waters that can reach 40 degrees. Don't

forget your swimsuit! We then visit a local Karen village called Nong Bang, followed by a 4WD-car ride deep into the jungle.

Here begins a 4-5 hour trek through bamboo forests. The trekking ends at a bamboo hut in the middle of the jungle where

you will stay overnight. Be aware that staying in the jungle means basic conditions (e.g., no electricity).

Day 3: Elephant trekking / Bamboo Rafting / Historic ride on Death Railway Train / B, L,

After breakfast you begin the trek back to Nong Bang. This time, you will trek, ride elephants and bamboo raft. Back in the

village you will dine with the locals. When you return to Kanchanaburi late in the afternoon, a train will take you over the tree-

covered viaduct on the historical route known as "The death rail way". (About 30 min.) Your transport awaits you for the

return to Bangkok. Expect to be back at the hotel in Bangkok around 20:30.

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NOTE: If you planned a continuing journey towards the south, we can drop you off at the railway station in Nakhon

Pathom to board the night train and pre reserved sleeping wagon to Surat Thani - The Gatway to Koh Samui, Koh

Phangan, Khao Sok National Park, Krabi, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi islands, Phuket and all other localities in

southern Thailand • Tickets for the night train sleeping wagon must be issued minimum 14 days upfront of the departure

date to ensure availability. Wild Kingdom Tours can arrange the purchase and deliver to your hotel in Bangkok.

Drop off in Hua Hin requires private transfer +THB 3,600 per vehicle •

Drop off Bangkoks Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airport +THB 1.200 •

Notes:

Departure Bangkok Wednesday, Friday and Sunday throughout the year.

Transport: Minivan, bike, elephant and bamboo raft • English speaking guide • Accommodation local Guest House resort in

Kanchanaburi & bamboo hut in the jungle • Minimum 1* and maximum 12 participants. *Note that it is possible to book 1

person, but price is higher and we cannot guarantee more participants on the tour, though it should be expected • This tour

is not recommended for children under 6 years • Pay attention to infrastructure in the jungle is basic - but this particular facts

will reinforce the real jungle experience • All entrance fees to National Parks, etc. are included.

Bring: Comfortable shoes / sandals • Swimwear • Insect repellent • Flashlight • Own sleeping bag (optional) • Long pants for

cool evenings and elephant riding.

WKT 016L - Start from Bangkok

Practical information

Overall good to know

To Bring: Flashlight, insect repellent, sunscreen, good shoes, towel or sarong, swimwear, daypack, medicine if used, toilet paper for hikes and rain poncho.
Mosquitoes:
Its normal too imagine that surrounded by a humid climate with plenty of water, swarms of mosquito's should be present. Mysteriously however, that's not the case in reality and that includes both the lake and the cottages on land - but of course there will always be two of the kind. Do you have a natural appeal to mosquitoes - then they will find you.
Mosquitoes in Thailand is smaller than Northern European mosquitoes and they are silent until they pass the ear.
Malaria:
Concerning malaria and vaccinations, we as an travel agency are not allowed to advise, because we are not doctors. Contact your doctor or the Serum Institute. Click here and learn more: http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-(east)/thailand.aspx
There are Malaria and Dengue Fever (a flu-like viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes) in Northern & Southern Thailand.
Prophylaxis in many cases got side effects. Mosquitoes are active at sunrise / sunset time. Mosquitoes are attracted by dark clothing, while bright keeps them at a distance. Change to long legged pants and use insect repellent.
It is extremely rare for tourists to be diagnosed with any of the diseases mentioned. The likelihood of being involved in a traffic accident is many times bigger.
Good mosquito repellent can be purchased in Thailand and contains up to 25% active substances which are banned in some countries.
About the 7 Oscar winning movie from 1958: ”The Bridge on the River Kwai” (wikipedia).
Trade: Around the bridge area there are souvenir shops, restaurants and places that sell gemstones, - mostly jade. The origin of these is said to be from the neighboring country. I order to do a good deal you must have a certain knowledge of how to value precious stones.
Season all year:
Expect it can rain - even outside the rainy season from November to April.
Expect it to be tremendous sunshine - even in the rainy season from May to October.
The summer months from July to September is usually months with only a few weekly rain showers • November to January are the cool period. This is especially noticeable after sunset, in the hills and through the night • February - May is considered the hot season.
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Busy periods:
It's very difficult to find accommodation with a short notice in the following periods:
14 days before and after Christmas, New Year, the Chinese New Year in January/February, European School winter holiday season mid February, Songkran mid April,
The dates of the Chinese New Year are variable and falls in January or February. Two weeks on both sides of this festival is period there will be mega busy everywhere. People of Chinese origin - not only from China - but from around the world are travel active during this period. View this year's period for the holiday - Click here.

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Tips:
Is not compulsory, but a forceful way to show if you have been satisfied with the service provided.
A fair tip for a local guide would be THB 50 per day per adult participant.
At hotels, porter's suitcase handle can be noted with a THB 50 tip.
The maid THB 20-50 per day. A good trick is to pay the tip direct to the maid upfront and you will 99% sure get the best service during your stay. If you have had the same driver for several days and are comfortable with the driving a THB 50 tip per day per adult participant, will be received with pleasure.
Taxi drivers in Bangkok that drive by the meter should be tipped as there has been no regulation of the fees in 12 years. If you negotiated a fixed price - tips are not expected.
Smaller restaurants - street kitchens that only serve local dishes for locals, are not accustomed to receiving tips. Nothing wrong in letting the coins change remain on the table.
Restaurants that serve international, European/American menu and English speaking staff often expect tip.
Gratitude's are received with a Wai (a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in front of the forehead).
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Tasteless and beyond understanding for Thai nationals:
Public display of endearment or intense tongue kisses among lovers will make any Thai embarrassed. It is not common to shows emotion to the opposite sex in public. Flagrant exposure of the vital parts of the body is considered to be offensive, however Thais have gradually become accustomed to foreign girls wearing bikini.
Thais are polite people and have a huge tolerance compared to us. For this reason, locals rarely point out when we do something wrong - but we make many mistakes in their eyes. Criticizing food in public is also very offensive.

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