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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Get a feel for City life in:
City Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online:
Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.
Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)
Take the official line with:
U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information
Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:
U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice
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| Australia |
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BANGKOK |
| Mission: |
The Australian Embassy |
| Address: |
37 South Sathorn Road,
Bangkok 10120 |
| Tel: |
66 2 287 2680 |
| Fax: |
66 2 287 2029 |
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| United Kingdom |
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| City: |
BANKOK |
| Mission: |
British Embassy |
| Address: |
Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330 |
| Tel: |
(66) (2) 253 0191-9 |
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(66) (2) 254 9578 (Chancery)
(66) (2) 255 6051 (Consular)
(66) (2) 254 9579 (Immigration) |
| E-mail: |
britemb@loxinfo.co.th |
| Hours: |
Mon-Thur: 00:45-05:00 / 05:45-09:30
Fri: 00:45-06:15 |
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| City: |
CHIANG MAI |
| Mission: |
Honorary Consulate |
| Address: |
198 Bumrungraj Road
Muang
Chiang Mai 5000 |
| Tel: |
(053) 263015 |
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(053) 263016 |
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ukconsul@loxinfo.co.th |
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Mon-Thurs: 01:00-05:00
Fri: 01:00-06:30 |
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| United States |
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| City: |
BANGKOK |
| Mission: |
The Embassy of the United States |
| Address: |
120-122 Wireless Road,
Bangkok 10330 |
| Tel: |
(66) 2 205 4000 |
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(66) 2 254 2990
(66) 2 205 4131 |
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| City: |
CHIANG MAI |
| Mission: |
Consulate of the United States |
| Address: |
387 Wichayanond Road,
Chiang Mai 50300,
Thailand
(Mailing:
c/o US Embassy Box C,
APO AP 96546) |
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(66-53) 252-629
(66)-1-881-1878 (After hours, overseas)
01-881-1878 (After hours, in Thailand) |
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(66-53) 252-633 |
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08:00-10:30
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire:
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| Health & Safety |
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
News and comment from around the world:
World News Asia Pacific
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Asia
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| Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations
The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at: Backpackers Resorts
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's a selection operating in this country:
Cyberia Bangkok
654/8 Sukhumvit, corner of Soi 24,
Bangkok.
Tel: 66 2 259 3356
Fax: 66 2 259 3358
Email: scottpet@cyberia.co.th
Cost/hour: 250 Baht
(student discounts)
Hours: 10:30-23:00 (Sun-Wed)
10:30-24:00 (Thur-Sat)
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Inst@Nt Internet Cafe
P27, 28, 29 Ambassador Hotel Plaza,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
Tel: 66 1 649 6410
Fax: 66 2 651 0935
Email: onlythai@hotmail.com
Cost/Hour: 150 Baht
Hours: 09:00 - 24:00 Daily |
Onech@T
15/50 Ladphrao Soi 23, Chatuchak,
Bangkok 10900, Thailand.
Tel: 66 2 939 1214
Fax: 66 2 930 5419
Email: onechat@ksc.th.com
Cost/Hour: 45-60 Baht
Hours: 10:00-24:00 daily
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Explorer Internet Cafe
310 Beach Road, Chonburi,
Pattaya City,
Thailand 20150.
Tel: 66 38 900 009
Fax: 66 38 730 721
E-Mail: info@cybersurf.co.th
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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