Asia Pacific - October 2006

What kind of stuff is fun to do there?

2006-10-04 11:28:44 · 15 answers · asked by yowezz20 1 in Philippines

How do you get a Tibet permit without paying the usually very expensive tour prices? I understand there is a new train from Beijing to Tibet, is this possible to use? I was just quoted a flight BEJ - TIB for $300 US + tax, one-way (seems high)

2006-10-04 11:28:30 · 8 answers · asked by jdsproperties 1 in China

I will be traveling to Philippines on January..

Can I bring my laptop, cellphone, Ipod, or Portable DVD player with me as a handcarry?

I just heard in the recent that they have tightened the security that you cannot even bring water to the plane..

Whoa!! What else do they want us to do? Be naked in the flight, or wear some kind a suit that they provide for security purpose.

Please let me know.. I don't want my Electronic device to be confiscated and be put in for check in baggage.

Alse please let me know what or not to bring on my handcarry luggage..

Any Experience?

2006-10-04 09:50:33 · 6 answers · asked by emac4lyf 4 in Philippines

How prevelant is Wi-Fi in Thailand. When I drive around the US there is Wi-Fi almost everywhere, is Thailand the same way? Do most people have highspeed?

2006-10-04 07:16:56 · 6 answers · asked by Kerry 2 in Thailand

And if so, where?

Thanks!

2006-10-04 06:30:58 · 7 answers · asked by Ti 3 in China

2006-10-04 05:49:24 · 8 answers · asked by uscit 1 in Japan

2006-10-04 03:33:45 · 8 answers · asked by doug_70767 1 in Japan

I have heard conflicting stories on taking a cat to Hong Kong. How do I go about doing so without the animal getting stuck in quarantine. He suffers from separation anxiety so I do not want to put him through 4 months of hell.

2006-10-04 03:28:18 · 14 answers · asked by kittylove 1 in China

I am going to be staying in Khao Lak near Phuket. Anyone know of any good courses in the area? What's the cost with caddy?

2006-10-04 03:11:07 · 3 answers · asked by golfrewind.com 2 in Thailand

The Geography of a Woman
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Between the ages of 18 - 21 a woman is like Sierra Madre. She is half discovered, half wild and naturally beautiful with bushland around the fertile deltas.

Between the ages of 21 - 30 a woman is like Makati. Completely discovered, very well developed and open to trade especially with countries with cash or cars.

Between the ages of 30 - 35, she is like Ilocos Province. Very hot, relaxed and convinced of its own beauty.

Between the ages of 35 - 40 a woman is like Manila. She may have been half destroyed during the war but can still be a warm and desirable place to visit.

Between the ages of 40 - 50 she is like Basilan. She lost the war and is haunted by past mistakes. Massive reconstruction is now necessary.

Between the ages of 50 - 60 she is like Mountain Province. Very wide, quiet and the borders are practically unpatrolled but the frigid climate keeps people away.

Between the ages of 60 - 70 a woman is like Jolo. With a gloriou

2006-10-04 02:35:43 · 12 answers · asked by EARTH 3 in Philippines

2006-10-04 02:17:58 · 6 answers · asked by Emmacolis 1 in China

2006-10-04 02:12:21 · 5 answers · asked by wesleyelvis 2 in Thailand

2006-10-04 01:21:48 · 5 answers · asked by doug_70767 1 in Japan

2006-10-04 01:21:06 · 7 answers · asked by girl from oz 4 in Thailand

2006-10-04 00:39:55 · 22 answers · asked by Randy G 3 in Philippines

2006-10-04 00:39:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Japan

2006-10-04 00:33:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Japan

2006-10-04 00:25:32 · 8 answers · asked by cyndi 1 in Japan

I arrived in Bangkok and there were about 50 cab drivers fighting for my business.....right up untill I told them that my hostel was 10 minutes from the airport.The one dude eventually gave me a lift,but he claimed that he could not find the hostel and twisted my arm to go to another one in the city.I should have realised that things seemed a bit strange,but I thought nothing of it and carried on thinking the guy had the best intentions.We got to the new hotel and the manager said that all the rooms were taken and only the Macdaddy suite was available - I started thinking I was being taken for a ride,but I agreed to it cos I was so tired and I thought that I might as well have a cool hotel room.The next day another cab driver drove me to a tailor and I was pressurised into buying suits.I managed to stand firm on no........but walked outta there with 2 tailor-made shirts!
Man alive I was grumpy!
I am actually waering one of the shirts right now and still chuckling about the scenario!

2006-10-04 00:13:09 · 18 answers · asked by Benno 2 in Thailand

2006-10-04 00:06:53 · 7 answers · asked by Bernz 2 in Philippines

2006-10-03 23:54:22 · 3 answers · asked by jenna-a 2 in Thailand

From the Thai-language press: Red light areas in Bangkok in olden days - May 31, 2005

This article was written by Mr. Jaroon Wattanasin who picked up some part from two books, Cheewit Jak Ngao Vela and Sanim Dokmai, Cheewit Jing Nai Mum Mued Khong Ying Thai.

Prostitution originated in Mesopotamia, but in Thailand some part of the law in the U-thong era 628 years ago mentioned prostitutes. They lived in a market outside of the palace wall and included Chinese.

At the end of the King Rama IV, Rattanakosin Era, some part of the bill for protection from diseases mentioned “there should be a lamp for the symbol in front of the house [brothel],” but it did not specific the color. It is assumed that green was used because it is associated with officers. That was the first law controlling prostitutes to follow the law. After that people called brothels a “green lamp place “ and called the prostitute a “lady of the green lamp.”

Sumpeng was not only a neighborhood for Chinese at the beginning of the Rattanakosin era, but also a prostitute area which is why we have the abusive word calling a bad woman e Sumpeng. The Chinese called Chinese prostitutes yumsha.

The prostitute areas in the Rama IV Road area--before WWII--were at Tao Lane, Rong Yai Fang, Rong Mae Kleeb, and Rong Mae Tao. Yai Fang was a kind procuress. She donated money to build Wat Kanikaphon and Mae Kleeb built Wat Kunmatuyaram.
Prostitutes were at Yan Sumpeng, Suaniem Lane, Vegkhi Lane, Rong Kome Lane, Poe Lane, Yuan Lane or Annam Lane (for Cambodians and Annams), Sapan Lek, Sapan Than, Mor Lane, Vorrajak, Tanon Dinsor (Dinsor Road), 22 July Circus, Rongmuang Road, Mahanak intersection, Bobae, Sapan Khao, Nang Loeng, Banglampoo. Chinese, foreign, and hi-class Japanese were at hotels in Sipraya and Sruang.

Before 1957, there were lots of brothels built of which the most famous were at Praeng Supprasart, Brahman monastery, Giant Swing, Brothel Khai lane, brothel in front of Huayrong, Sapanthan, Brothel Banglumpoo, Brothel Sapanyao, Nangloeng, Sukhumvit Soi Klang and Soi Ruamrudee. Besides, there were many prostitutes who paddled around in boats at Chaloemlok Bridge, Pratoonam

2006-10-03 23:11:34 · 9 answers · asked by andar_ka_bandar 2 in Thailand

Hi, I'm a Singaporean and would like to know where is the biggest pet shop in Johor, please give me the website and address/photo if possible thanks! Also please tell me how to get there. Thank you.

2006-10-03 21:42:41 · 2 answers · asked by kugels881 2 in Malaysia

do you think the dollar will still recover?

2006-10-03 18:17:15 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Philippines

their contact information would be great. thanks

2006-10-03 17:44:34 · 9 answers · asked by pop 1 in China

I'm based in Singapore, with a 4 day weekend coming up. Looking for some place to travel, away from tourist traps, polution, and hustle bustle. Want a VERY nice place to stay, water amenities, things to do, etc. Someplace close-by, so as not to have to spend much time on an airplane. I have little interest in the culture / history of this part of the world. Just looking for someplace, nice, closeby, and not a tourist trap to get away to for a few days. Suggestions??

2006-10-03 17:21:10 · 11 answers · asked by Larry D 1 in Other - Asia Pacific

2006-10-03 17:03:14 · 8 answers · asked by dc 1 in Philippines

2006-10-03 16:56:40 · 5 answers · asked by Zayabaatar B 1 in Other - Asia Pacific

I am writing an essay and all the websites i have visited are inadequate, can you tell me about what else there is there besides the mountain? The park is in South Korea by the way.

2006-10-03 16:41:46 · 1 answers · asked by Stephie 1 in Korea

2006-10-03 16:22:06 · 11 answers · asked by fifi 1 in Thailand