Southern Thailand is experiencing occasional political problems, especially in the southerly most provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. The violence is seldom directed at tourists, but being aware of what is going on around you is especially important.
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Very little violence leaks over into the neighboring provinces of Songkla, Phattalung, Trang and Nakorn Si Thammarat. Much as with rainy season travel, bargains are available.
Twin Lotus Hotel - Nakorn Si Thammarat
Henk stayed at Twin Lotus Hotel on 2008-02-01 and said, "This is a very well organised hotel, friendly staff and large rooms. Breakfast buffet is above average. Minibar prices are very modest but the supermarket (Lotus Tesco) is conveniently accross the street. Too bad February is low season, which makes it less interesting to dine in the hotel restaurant where live music is played. Alternatively one can sit outside, next to the restaurant, where modern Thai and/or western music (live) is played while drinking a nice draught Singha or enjoy a good Thai meal. This hotel is worth recommending for a few days stay in the area of Nakhonsi or while en-route to the south."
Tinidee Hotel @ Ranong - South Thailand
Florian stayed at Tinidee Hotel on 2006-05-30 and said, "Nice hotel, friendly staff, location quite calm, though more a 3-star-hotel in my opinion. Rooms might need an upgrade, look already a little bit outdated and run-down. Corner rooms slightly better than standard rooms though the royal princess suites (1BR/2BR) looked far superior to the rest of the rooms, should be worth the surcharge (stayed in corner room but checked out a suite and standard room too)."
Southern Star Hotel - South Thailand
Jennie stayed at Southern Star Hotel on 2008-06-05 and said, "My partner and i were really disappointded with our stay at the hotel. the website described the hotel as modern but the only modern part was the front lobby. our room had cracks in 3 walls, black marks all over the walls, stained carpet, mould all over the bathroom and in the refridgerator. there was no sound proofing it was so terrible you could even hear people in the next rooms using the bathroom! Breakfast was just as bad as the room. this hotel was by far the worst place we have stayed over our travels, would not recommend anyone to stay there."