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HOW TO FIND
US
LOTUS Back Packers is situated in the North East of Thailand
in the village of Mahasarakham and also 72
KM East in Khon Kaen.
CITY Address:
625/17 Pimanchon 1,
Klangmaung Rd, a.maung. Khon Kaen, 40000
COUNTRY Address:
54 Ban Lao - Moo 9, Kanterawichia. Mahasarakham,
44150
You can get a train from Bangkok to Khon Kaen in 8hrs (for
350-baht).
The railway station is right next to the-airport,
near the Amari hotel.
Flying Thai Airways from Bangkok to Khon Kaen will only take
45mins (for 1,600-baht) saving you a days journey.
We can then pick you up from Khon Kaen (check prices), or
you can get a bus (for 60 baht) to Mahasarakham.
Then it's only a 5 mins walk from Mahasarakham bus station
to Lotus Back Packers Office.
 Call
us on: 043 743 223 (Thailand)
for directons or if you are having any trouble.
Everyone speaks good English, but ask for Noi (she may be
more helpful with directions).
See
MAP for general direction.
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HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS
 Change
your currency in Thailand at the airport,
-------you will get a better rate.
You
can book your flight from Bangkok to ----------------Khonkean
through the Star Alliance at any airport.
The
domestic shuttle bus bus is free from the
-----------International terminal to the domestic terminal.
Drink
plenty of water and get the appropriate ----------Jags
before you leave (see your local GP).
"Skin
so Soft" from Avon acts as a good insect ----------and
mosquito repellant.
Landing
cards should be filled in (ask for the entry -----Visa
for 30 days).
-- For longer stays pre-apply to your
nearest Thai --------Embassy for a
60 day visa (£25 Stg).
Bangkok
railway station is right next to the --------------airport,
near the Amari hotel.
Tourist
Police and Metro Police are there for your ------assistance
and are very helpful, so ask for help.
A
visit to the ISAN will give you in in-depth in sight
-----into the real Thailand and it's people.
CHECK
OUT THE WEATHER IN THAILAND
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CULTURE AND
PLACES TO VISIT
The Culture in Thailand is often said to
be made up of 3 parts:
Linguistic
culture
Court
culture
Traditional
culture
The Thai language, or Phasa Thai, basically
consists of monosyllable words. Its alphabet was created by
King Ramkhamhaeang the Great in 1283 by modelling it on the
ancient Indian alphabets of Sanskrit and Pali.
Court culture refers to the conception of
beauty, perfection and harmony in the fine arts, including
painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama and music.
In the old days most of these originated in or received the
patronage of the royal court and nobility.
Traditional culture are customs concerning
agriculture and human relations, the art of making daily necessities
such as utensils, clothing and basketry. The basis of the
Thai customs and traditions lies in the family, the young
are obliged to pay respect to and follow the admonitions of
parents, elders, teachers and Buddhist monks.
There are many beautiful places to see locally, such as the
Lampoa Dam & Lakes, Loei mountain plateu, Thephu ho in
the Loei Province, Dinosaur temple and Markets at Kalasin
and much
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