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Driving in Thailand

Submitted by greg34 on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 19:25.

Driving rules in Pattaya, Thailand There is a good network of well maintained highways and roads between major towns and most of the north-south route is dual carriageway. Road signs follow international standards and are in both English and Thai. Motorists drive on the left hand side of the road most of the time.
Heavy trucks dominate the main roads at night so night driving is not usually recommended as truck drivers in Thailand have little respect for cars. Tourist coaches often think they are driving Ferrari’s so be aware.

New online opportunity with OTA's

Submitted by rricc on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 11:40.

Hi, i need some help to attend a conference in Italy with the above title. I need any input regarding opportunities for business partners like hotels, tour operators etc to work closely with an online travel agency like Opodo. Can u help?

Destination360 Travel Guides

Submitted by destination360 on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 18:35.

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Great Resource!

Submitted by destination360 on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 18:33.

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AA does not answer if you have a claim

Submitted by carlopiv on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 12:29.

I had more than 20 hours delay with the AA flight n. 702 from Puntacana to Miami on December the 11th 2007.

To get a reimbursement for one night in an Hotel in Miami, paid and not utilized due to the delay, through the AA web site I wrote twice to the customer relations:

- on the 3rd of January 2008 and it was recorded with the file N.I2008/01-05020-02102-001-00.

- on the 28th of February 2008 and it was recorded with the file N.I2008/02-44326-02107-001-00.

Ezeego1 are cheaters

Submitted by konarksangal on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 11:11.

I booked a return ticket from Delhi to Kulu and back through ezeego1 and I opted for Kingfisher airlines. Total cost came to 44922 of which I was entitled to a cash back of Rs 13080. This is according to their own executives after I called up customer care and enquired. When I had satisfied myself after calling them 3- 4 times I booked my ticket only to be given some 6000 as cash back. The rest they say they will not give as the offer is not valid or per card the max limit is Rs 10,000 or you can make only one transcation per card etc etc.

OUTBOUND TOUR OPERATORS TO INDIA

Submitted by touchdownindia on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 12:35.

TOUCHDOWN HOLIDAYS INDIA offers of travel-related services as Hotel Reservation and Boat & Car-Hire is our principal domain.

We serve ur passengers round-the-clock.

We have daily Mumbai-City tour packages from Airport and South-tip of the City to Airport.

We specialized in Mumbai-Harbour Boat Cruises and Elephanta caves Island cruises from City.

SEEKING ALLIANCE FROM SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Submitted by touchdownindia on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 11:29.

LOOKING FOR ALLIANCE PARTNERS FOR NDIAN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY ENGAGED IN DISTRIBUTION OF CAR RENTALS AND CRUISES IN INDAN SUB-CONTINENT TO BE BASED IN MUMBAI.

HAVING A REGISTERED OFFICE AT NARIMAN POINT MUMBAI WITH IATA ACREDIATION AND LARGE CORPORATE AND LEAUSURE BRADS AS CLIENTS.

THE COMPANY HAS BEEN IN OPERATIONS FROM 1966 WITH GRAND-BRAND TOUR PRODUCT SUPPLIERS OF CAR RENTALS AND CRUISES WORLDWIDE.

PARTNERSHIP IS WELCOMED BY MR. H. SHAH
ON EMAIL bartenderbaker@yahoo.com

Wage An Endless War Against This Warhammer 40K MMO Info

Submitted by magstudios on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 08:25.

A two-year wait gives us plenty of time to read up on THQ's Warhammer 40K MMO, so you can take your time with this. A sentence a week should ration things out nicely. Read more.. http://kodakua.blogspot.com/2008/04/wage-endless-war-against-this-warham...

Love on the rocks for Scarlett, Ryan Reynolds?

Submitted by magstudios on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 08:20.

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds have been quietly dating for about a year, but reports of their relationship being on the outs are becoming more frequent.

According to the Australian press, “Scarlett and Ryan have hit a rough patch after he dared to broach the subject of marriage and kids. Scarlett is younger and has no desire for a husband or family just yet.” Read more.. http://kodakua.blogspot.com/2008/04/love-on-rocks-for-scarlett-ryan.html

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