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Bangkok - Bagan trip
Hello,
I'm going to be in Thailand this December, and I've been thinking of taking a 2-day trip to Bagan. What travel agencies in Bangkok would you folks recommend(I'm just looking to visit the major temples, a market or two, and don't need anything fancy)? Also, since I'm American, should I expect any hassles(especially coming back to the US)? Thanks for the help! |
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"Steve" wrote in message om... Hello, I'm going to be in Thailand this December, and I've been thinking of taking a 2-day trip to Bagan. What travel agencies in Bangkok would you folks recommend(I'm just looking to visit the major temples, a market or two, and don't need anything fancy)? Also, since I'm American, should I expect any hassles(especially coming back to the US)? Thanks for the help! Steve why?? you are an American why would you get hassled coming home? |
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"Steve" schreef in bericht om... Hello, I'm going to be in Thailand this December, and I've been thinking of taking a 2-day trip to Bagan. What travel agencies in Bangkok would you folks recommend(I'm just looking to visit the major temples, a market or two, and don't need anything fancy)? Also, since I'm American, should I expect any hassles(especially coming back to the US)? Thanks for the help! Is there a direct flight between Bangkok or Chang Mai and Bagan ? Don't think so How to get to Myanmar: http://www.e-application.com.mm/hote...#Getting%20to% 20Myanmar You can go to Bagan without any problem But keep in mind that there are some travel restrictions in Myamnar: http://www.e-application.com.mm/hote...gl/gl-info.htm You can't use your mobile phone in Myanmar(unless you pay 5000 USD), so no need to bring that with you, no issues at the customs. If you want to bring your laptop computer with you, make sure you make a proper declaration when you enter Myanmar. Very hard, almost impossible, to dial in and get your mail on your laptop. |
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"justme" wrote in message news:MgCtb.163574$275.504697@attbi_s53...
"Steve" wrote in message om... Hello, I'm going to be in Thailand this December, and I've been thinking of taking a 2-day trip to Bagan. What travel agencies in Bangkok would you folks recommend(I'm just looking to visit the major temples, a market or two, and don't need anything fancy)? Also, since I'm American, should I expect any hassles(especially coming back to the US)? Thanks for the help! Steve why?? you are an American why would you get hassled coming home? Because of the US - Burma tensions. In fact, I think there is a ban on Burmese products in the US. |
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Cernovog wrote in message ews.com...
In article , (Steve) wrote: I'm going to be in Thailand this December, and I've been thinking of taking a 2-day trip to Bagan. What travel agencies in Bangkok would you folks recommend(I'm just looking to visit the major temples, a market or two, and don't need anything fancy)? Also, since I'm American, should I expect any hassles(especially coming back to the US)? Just be careful about what you buy. There are a few things that you can buy in Thailand that can't be brought back to the U.S. For example, in Thailand, it is illegal for you to export Bhudda images or figurines. This only applies to images of particular value. The standard images that are available in the market can be exported. Also, there is a tourist tax you should be aware of that you have to pay, in cash, before you leave the country. I don't remember how much it is. Maybe someone else knows? No such thing. |
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There are direct flights from Bangkok to Chaing Mai on Thai Air, I
wouldn't worry very much about US customs unless you are carrying dope or agricultural products. The exit tax at the airport is 500 baht.. I just got back three days ago, it is reall nice to get away from the states ! Coming back really sucks !!!!! I'll pick the Hill, I want to die on.. |
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"michael lee" wrote in message ... There are direct flights from Bangkok to Chaing Mai on Thai Air, I wouldn't worry very much about US customs unless you are carrying dope or agricultural products. The exit tax at the airport is 500 baht.. I just got back three days ago, it is reall nice to get away from the states ! Coming back really sucks !!!!! If you want to get away from our rat-race, then I rather go to KyengTong or Myitkyina. I assure you: you will be the only tourist in the hotel there. |
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ian spammapsglenizrainmapsspammaps@spamerolsspammaps. invalid wrote:
The bar on exporting Bhudda images is a little more complex, however (I believe). I think the policy is that you can't export images of Thai Bhuddas, but that the Thais import Cambodian Bhuddas which you are free to export! Anyone else who knows for sure, please confirm or clarify? A quick Google search turned up an authoratative source: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/837.php |
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