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Daily Currency Rates |
| Euro € |
42.26 THB |
| Canadian Dollar $ |
31.40 THB |
| Britsh Pound £ |
50.69 THB |
| AU Dollar |
29.20 THB |
| SG Dollar |
23.81 THB |
| HK Dollar |
4.17 THB |
| JPN YEN |
0.38 THB |
| CHF |
31.14 THB |
| US Dollar $ |
32.40 THB |
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Party Zone Dates |
Next Party Zone event at Koh Phangan Paradise Island is coming soon ... |
Full Moon Party
24 Aug. 2010 |
Half Moon Party
3 Aug. 2010 |
Black Moon Party
10 Aug. 2010 |
More details about
Party Dates Koh Phangan
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BackpackersThailand.com - Backpackers Information Centre
Haad Rin Beach - Koh Phangan - The one stop shop for backpackers by backpackers!
Thailand & Asia's premier specialist dive and Tour operator!
Backpackers Information Centre & backpackersthailand.com is recommended by:
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LONELY PLANET THAILAND
Islands&Beaches
Issue 6 2008
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Lonely Planet, Thailand Islands & Beaches, Issue 6 2008 Edition
As the only travel agency recommended on Koh Phangan, Lonely Planet Author Brandon Presser writes:
"Backpackers Information Centre (www.backpackersthailand.com). A must for travellers looking for info and tours, this standout operation is run by a gregarious Harley-riding expat. The UK-born owner has hung up his backpack in Koh Phangan and now helps others discover the island (and the rest of Thailand). He can hook you up with an assortment of quality activities such as scuba diving and live-aboard boat trips, and works hard to ensure that his customers are satisfied".
Other Activities Section: There are loads of opportunities to try your hand at watersports, including jet-skiing, kiteboarding, waterskiing, sea kayaking, windsurfing and sailing. Back on land alternative modes of transport include 4WD's or quad bikes. The friendly staff at the Backpackers Information Centre can help you arrange any of these.
Diving Section: Lotus Diving - This terrific dive centre has world class instructors and owns two beautiful boats (that's two more vessels than most of the other operations on Koh Phangan). Two and three dive adventures run run between 2300B-3500B. The Open Water Course will set you back 11,000B, but includes hugh lunches between dives and a free DVD of your experience (or a 20 minute wakeboarding session should you not want a DVD). Trips can be booked at Backpackers Information Centre.
www.lonelyplanet.com
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LONELY PLANET THAILAND
Issue 13 2009
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Lonely Planet, Thailand 13 edition September 2009 Edition
We are pleased to announce this is our FOURTH consecutive year recommended by the Lonely Planet upgraded editions! Thanks to everyone for all your continued support!
The author of Lonely Planet Thailand 2009 states:
"A must for travellers looking to book high quality tours (diving, liveaboards, jungle safaris etc) and transport, the Backpackers Information Centre isn't just for backpackers. It's a travel agency that offers peace of mind with every purchase. The friendly owners, a husband-and-wife team, have travelled all over Thailand and dedicate their time to helping others discover the island and the rest of the country.
They also run the Crystal Dive shop next door and offer a cosy internet lounge"
Other mentions:
'Backpackers Thailand - www.backpackersthailand.com is a handy site managed by the island's Backpackers Information Centre. Offers info on local news, transport and Full Moon fun.'
LOTUS DIVE: 'This well reputed dive centre has top notch instructors and owns not one, but two beautiful boats. Trips can be booked at Backpackers Information Centre (Lotus diving Haadrin Office).
'The friendly staff at Backpackers Information Centre can attend to any of your water sports needs.'
'Safari Eco Nature tour can be booked at the Backpackers Information Centre'
CRYSTAL DIVE KOH TAO - 'is the Meryl Streep of diving operaters winning all the awards for best performance. Its one of the largest schools on the island (and around the world) although high quality instructors and intimate classes keep the school feeling quite personal. Multilingual staff members, air conditioned classes and an on site swimming pool sweeten the deal.'
The owners of Backpackers Information Centre 'also run the Crystal Dive shop next door' to Backpackers Information Centre.
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www.lonelyplanet.com
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Rough Guides Thailand 2006
"The excellent, English-Thai Backpackers Information Centre (www.backpackersthailand.com), based to the south of chicken corner, is a very reliable and clued-up full-service travel agency, which can make bookings and give advice on local tours and travel throughout Thailand and Asia; in the shop you can consult a large database of advice and commments from previous customers. Also agents for Lotus Diving.'"
www.roughguides.com
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Rough Guides Beaches & Islands 2006
"The excellent, English-Thai Backpackers Information Centre (www.backpackersthailand.com), based to the south of chicken corner, is a very reliable and clued-up full-service travel agency, which can make bookings and give advice on local tours and travel throughout Thailand and Asia; in the shop you can consult a large database of advice and commments from previous customers. Also agents for Lotus Diving.'"
www.roughguides.com
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Footprint Travel Guides Thailand
"Backpackers Information Centre Koh Phangan Hatrin 077375535 www.backpackersthailand.com. An invaluable source of information and the only TAT registered independent travel agent on the island. Run by Thai-British couple Rashi and Bambi who are experts on accommodation, tickets, health and safety. Their website contains plenty of reliable advice, articles and updates"
www.footprintbooks.com
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Backpackers Information Centre Customer Comments:
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Lowri Manchester says:
Hi!
This message is way overdue - 9 months overdue in fact! I just wanted to thank Bambi for sorting out my PADI diving course with Lotus. Three of the best days of my life, and it's meant i've been able to dive all over the world. Everything was sorted out really quickly and efficiently, and I'd reccommend everyone to go in to the shop if you want any advice or info on ANYTHING.
Cheers again Bambi - you're a star!
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Mike England says:
For those of you who know bambi and rashi will know just how friendly, honest and genuine this people really are. for those of you needing advice, help, then this is the place for you. I have never ever, ever been treated with the same service of that of which these people provided me. They dont just go the extra mile they go the extra hundred miles!!! They really ledgends in their own right!!! Lets help get them in the lonely plane t thailand book because that is the least thanks deserve!!!Thanks Bambi and Rashi, definately hope to see you soon!
mike
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Frida Sweden says:
hello there!
it's frida here-one of the 3 swedish girls who bought a 5days divingtour(liveaboard) to the similan islands of you in march this year (we visit the khao sok national park the days just before the diving). we just want to thank you for an unforgetable experience with many nice memories! the national park was amazing with the beatifull lake and large cave (took a one day tour). the divetour was outstanding ... just like you said ... good food, nice staff, 4 mantarays in one day!
thanks and good luck in the future!
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Rune & Lotte Denmark say:
hey Bambee,
thank you for the greatest time - We already miss Koh PhaNgan, you and andy from Lotus diving. We have recieved our advanced open water divers certificates which we are proud to say is all thanx to you ... you are the greatest! Punk ROCKS!!!
The Goths Rune and Lotte
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Sjoerd & Maysa Holland say:
Heej Bambi!!!!
We want to say thanks for the service and friendliness. Backpackers and Lotus diving are the best!! We recommend your place to everyone!!!!
Grtzzz from Sjoerd & Maysa (Holland)
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