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Ayutthaya, ThailandTransit

For the Don Mueang, Lak Si, and Rangsit corridor, use the suburban red-line rail when it actually fits your stay: how to use this local-spend move in Ayutthaya, Thailand

For the Don Mueang, Lak Si, and Rangsit corridor, use the suburban red-line rail when it actually fits your stay. For the Don Mueang, Lak Si, and Rangsit corridor, use the suburban red-line rail when it actually fits your stay. adult fares run about ฿12 to ฿42 and travel time is predictable.

Khao Lak, ThailandTransit

Book long-distance train tickets through the official rail channel, not through a person hovering near the station: how to use this local-spend move in Khao Lak, Thailand

Book long-distance train tickets through the official rail channel, not through a person hovering near the station. Book long-distance train tickets through the official rail channel, not through a person hovering near the station. the official booking system lets you compare classes and seat ava...

Phuket, ThailandFood

Buy fruit, drinks, and snack stock from markets or supermarkets, not hotel minibars or riverside mall counters: how to use this local-spend move in Phuket, Thailand

Buy fruit, drinks, and snack stock from markets or supermarkets, not hotel minibars or riverside mall counters. Buy fruit, drinks, and snack stock from markets or supermarkets, not hotel minibars or riverside mall counters. ordinary retail competes on price, while hotel convenience pricing does n...