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Tina Oo

I love traveling and it's my lifelong passion, and I am happy to share my experiences with fellow travelers. That is the reason I became a travel consultant and never got tired of this routine even after 9 years. Originally from Myanmar, I have seen many beautiful and fascinating places in my country, which I introduced to many clients and am very proud of. Apart from Myanmar, my favorite destinations are Thailand and Bali in Southeast Asia and I am thrilled to be one of the local experts in Thailand. With my years of experience, affection for the destinations, and passion, I know I can make a valuable trip for you and you won’t ever forget what you experience here in Thailand.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialized in most parts of Thailand from the North to Southern islands and East to West border. I love to recommend less tourists yet worth visiting destinations like Mae Salong, Kanchanaburi, Sukhothai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Khao Luang, Khao Sok, Khao Lak, Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Kood, Koh Libong, and Koh Lipe.

Since I mainly focus on sustainable and community-based tourism, I also specialized in activities like homestay, trekking, and hiking, animal welfare activities like bird watching, and elephant care, sustainable activities like plogging and tea plantation, and slow travel activities like yoga, and meditation, and alms giving ceremony. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"I didn’t know what I would be doing after I graduated, until the senior year of my master's degree in 2014. My mom wanted me to join her as a teacher when I graduated, but I knew that it was not something I wanted to go for. I think I've been craving to see and experience new places and want to challenge something out of my comfort zone.

At that time, one of my friends was working as a travel guide and she introduced me to the world of tourism. And I found that it was a fantastic career that you travel and get paid for. That was my first encounter with the travel industry and I shortly became part of it as soon as I graduated.

When I started, I joined as an operation executive where I learned to arrange and book everything for clients including checking the routing and problem-solving. This is an important step for me to become a specialist now. Also, problem-solving skill is not something you can easily achieve and I am grateful that I met different people and learned about their unique and diverse nature. Thanks to this, I got the chance to experience every kind of issue and how to deal with it smart. This truly helped me to become a skillful specialist today. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I came to Thailand for the first time, I didn’t know the language or people. Even though I don’t speak Thai, the people here are kind enough to communicate in body language and help me in many different ways. And I was lucky enough to visit Khao Yai together with local friends at that time. Khao Yai is a famous vacation place for Thai people which they always visit during winter time to feel the cold. It is a nearby mountainous area and just a 3-hour drive away from Bangkok.

At first, I was just invited to a family party on Christmas Eve. After the party, they decided to go to Khao Yai the next day spontaneously and invited me to join them. Finally, I ended up sleeping at their house that night. The next day, we drive to Khao Yai through beautiful lanes and colorful trees. I was really surprised that how come they took a stranger like me on their trip because I met them only 2 times before the trip. They took care of me as best they could. I felt warm and thankful for their kindness and it was just an incredible experience that I've ever had in Thailand.

After the trip, I realized that although the choice of destination is important, good experiences matter the most to become a beautiful and memorable trip. And that is the reason I am trying my best to bring every good experience to each destination when I help travelers plan their trips. And I am really really happy when they love it."

Tina is part of the following groups: Thailand Travel Agents, Thailand Luxury Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Tina

Nice Hotels and Good Breakfast
Vietnam | Jan 7 - Jan 18, 2025

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Mandy L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
Let me start with the food provided by hotels Matilda and Laluna Hoi An: awesome breakfast especially Laluna! We enjoyed it very much. The food on the cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay were amazing too. I feel the 2nd day of cruise at Bai Tu Long Bay should have more content. There was 2 hours of downtime on the smaller boat where there was no activity. The Lantern boat ride on Hoai River was disappointing. It was really a 30 minutes activity but we had to meet up with the tour guide way... Read more

Let me start with the food provided by hotels Matilda and Laluna Hoi An: awesome breakfast especially Laluna! We enjoyed it very much. The food on the cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay were amazing too.

I feel the 2nd day of cruise at Bai Tu Long Bay should have more content. There was 2 hours of downtime on the smaller boat where there was no activity.

The Lantern boat ride on Hoai River was disappointing. It was really a 30 minutes activity but we had to meet up with the tour guide way too early. We then put paper lantern with a candle onto the river—it pollutes the environment. I would not recommend this activity.

For Mekong Delta, we only went to 2 islands. There was really not much to see in either island so I don’t recommend this activity either.

Overall, a great trip and thanks to Tina for her planning and prompt responses.

Hotel Reviews
Hanoi Matilda Hotel
Hanoi

Good breakfast and great location. There must be karaoke bar close by so it is loud at night until 10:30pm.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the middle of old quarter-close to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not super and we don’t like the glass wall and door so you can see the people in the bathroom
Laluna Hoi An Riverside Hotel & Spa
Hoi An

Great location and awesome breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The extra bed is not comfortable though
M Village Hotel Ton That Dam
Ho Chi Minh

Centrally located with free washer and dryer

Authenticity & Character
Newer hotel
Location
Close to everything in District 1
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The extra bed is uncomfortable. We had to ask for an extra padding. We don’t like the see-through bathroom glass—you can see everything when someone is showering.
Signature Cruise
Hanoi

Great food provided by the cruise. The extra bed is not very comfortable. The activity on the 2nd day is a bit boring—could plan something for exciting like speed boating.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very helpful and courteous
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom has a smell that lingers
Activity Reviews
Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!
Hanoi City Tour with Food Tasting!
Vietnam

Guide was flexible and asked what types of food we would like to try.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 1
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 1
Bai Tu Long Bay

Awesome food! The extra bed is not very comfortable

Quality of Experience
Food
Food were abundant and tasty!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 2
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 2
Bai Tu Long Bay

The trip on the smaller boat is lacking content. There were 2 hours of downtime after lunch and all of the senior family members were very bored and fell asleep on the chair. Wish there were more exciting activities such as speed boating

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Hoi An

The whole thing should be only 30 min but the guide asked us to meet up too early. I don’t recommend this activity because putting a paper lantern with a candle in the water is pollution the environment.

Quality of Experience
Only needs 30 min and boat ride is not worth it
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 3
Cruising at Bai Tu Long Bay - Day 3
Bai Tu Long Bay

Again, amazing food

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cu Chi Tunnel visit
Cu Chi Tunnel visit
Ho Chi Minh City

Very educational

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was very knowledgeable
Transport
Driver seems to brake quite much but I understand it might be necessary
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Saigon!
Vietnamese Cooking Class in Saigon!
Ho Chi Minh City

Chef was very knowledgeable. The food we cooked tasted very good

Quality of Experience
Food
All 3 dishes were very tasty
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bana Hill Tour
Bana Hill Tour
Hoi An

Too foggy to see much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring the Mekong Delta!
Exploring the Mekong Delta!
Ho Chi Minh City

Very far away and not educational at all. 1 part was to eat fruit and listen to some people singing. 2nd island we went had nothing to see. This one is not worth our time. The whole thing took 10 hours…

Quality of Experience
Could be more educational such as focusing more on agriculture
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The tour took us 10 hours——very bad traffic
Ho Chi Minh Departure Transfer
Ho Chi Minh Departure Transfer
Vietnam

Driver was on time for 4am transfer to the airport

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 20, 2025

Hi Mandy,

Thank you so much for your feedback! It’s incredibly valuable to me as it helps identify areas for improvement. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and I’m glad to hear you had a great time.

Thanks again!

Best,
Tina

Bang for your US Buck
Thailand | Jan 4 - Jan 18, 2025

Camthi
Camthi A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025
To start out, I had 10 people for our travel group! Who really wants to book for everyone single-handed????? NOT I. I’ve never traveled with a “tour” Itinerary and Was Hesitant to book it initially. Our coordinator Tina (a Thailand based travel agent) with Kim Kim went above and beyond my requests.
I had an idea of what I wanted to do with the group and Tina helped me arrange everything and then some.
We started in Bangkok, Thailand and ended in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. For the amount...
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To start out, I had 10 people for our travel group! Who really wants to book for everyone single-handed????? NOT I. I’ve never traveled with a “tour” Itinerary and Was Hesitant to book it initially. Our coordinator Tina (a Thailand based travel agent) with Kim Kim went above and beyond my requests.
I had an idea of what I wanted to do with the group and Tina helped me arrange everything and then some.
We started in Bangkok, Thailand and ended in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. For the amount of US dollars we spent for the entire trip (a little under $2100 US dollars per person) it included 14 nights lodging, 15 breakfasts, three in-country local flights, airport transfers, and 9 excursions with pick-up+drop off from the hotel!!! Crazy affordable for American standards!
The service staff in all places went above and beyond! Not only were they so prideful about their jobs, but they were happy to provide the services that the job required of them. From the airport greeters to the hotel concierge to the tour guide guides etc, everyone had big grins on their faces when in contact with us. Those were greatly appreciated after a long day of traveling. Whenever I had questions about/before/during the trip, I was put at ease with Tina’s answers and solutions. I 98% trust Kim Kim for my future group travels (there’s always a little window for margin of errors LOL) and will use them again. Again, THANKS TINA!!!

I would only recommend spending a little more money for lodging in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City when going to Vietnam. Their 4-star ratings do not compare to our American 4-star ratings. The Veranda Lodge in Hua Hin, Thailand, The LaLuna Hotel/Spa in Hoi Anh, Vietnam and The Signature Cruise Line for Bai Tu Long Bay, Vietnam were cute, spacious, and located centrally for easy access to eateries and shopping. Those three lodgings had the most amazing breakfast buffets! All very convenient when having 10 people in your group! For hotels, I Google map searched the location and viewed most recent reviews. That definitely helped with deciding on which hotel to stay with if I hadn’t agreed to whatever Tina had chose for us.

Hotel Reviews
Hanoi Matilda Hotel
Hanoi

Very small rooms. The breakfast buffet was below mediocre with little seating room. Awesome location, and five star to service staff.!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Signature Cruise
Hanoi

We did the 2-Day. It was nice to have an extra day of relaxing, but pretty much the same landscape everywhere. The one day excursion was definitely a great experience. The first night’s dinner was amazing! The second night’s dinner was horrible, not edible whatsoever- A lot of not fresh squid and overcooked barbecue ribs (weird combo for sure).

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
M Village Hotel Ton That Dam
Ho Chi Minh

This hotel has a great location, but because it is in the heart of HCMC, it is very loud. WE ONLY GOT 2 TO 3 HOURS OF MILD CITY NOISE FOR SLEEP and that is with my earplugs in. The buffet is more of a “deluxe continental breakfast” for American Standards. The hotel staff were excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lots of space in the room, but could definitely use more storage amenities.
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 20, 2025

Hi Camthi!

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and I’m so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful time. Your input is incredibly helpful and motivates me to continue improving for future visitors.

Thanks again—your kind words really made my day! :)

Tina

Excellent trip to Thailand
Thailand | Dec 26 - Jan 1, 2025

Priya
Priya D.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2025
Tina helped plan an excellent trip. She took care of every detail.
In Bangkok, the private temple and Chinatown tours with Leena were fantastic.
Our stay in Phuket was also great. Loved the elephant sanctuary and kayaking adventure.
Will be happy to use Kimkim again in the future.
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Tina helped plan an excellent trip. She took care of every detail.
In Bangkok, the private temple and Chinatown tours with Leena were fantastic.
Our stay in Phuket was also great. Loved the elephant sanctuary and kayaking adventure.
Will be happy to use Kimkim again in the future.

Hotel Review
The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 08, 2025

Hi Priya,

I'm so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time here in Thailand! Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you again in the future!

Best regards,
Tina

Lena and Q were our 2 Guides. Lena in Bangkok...
Thailand | Dec 19 - Dec 28, 2024

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Scott A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2025
Lena and Q were our 2 Guides. Lena in Bangkok and Q in Chiang Mai. Both spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable of the Temples and history of Thailand. Read more

Lena and Q were our 2 Guides. Lena in Bangkok and Q in Chiang Mai. Both spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable of the Temples and history of Thailand.

Hotel Reviews
Century Park Hotel
Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok

Nice hotel, good quality of finishes. The gym was a little small and the pool was mostly in the shade in December but the people were nice and helpful with anything we needed. The included breakfast had plenty of options and the food was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel was finished with nice stone finishes and custom woodwork throughout.
Location
Reasonably close to the temples we went to see which was helpful due to the Bangkok traffic.
Staff
The staff spoke fluent English and were always very helpful whenever we had a problem to solve.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel was very clean and kept up, the beds and towels were always clean and replaced when we returned.
Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

The hotel is hidden behind an unassuming large wall with a door at the entrance but once you enter there were wood finishes, a large, raised courtyard with water features on the ground level and ponds surround the platform. The pool was nice but shallow and the bar/restaurant were next to the pool. The staff was always very helpful.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms were oversized with a king bed and a very large couch, chair and table. The bathroom had an oversized tub and the shower was large enough for 3 people.
Location
The location is near the airport and was within walking distance to the Saturday Night Market and the Sunday Market which were both fun to shop and walk around. Temples were close and easily accessible but the Elephant sanctuaries were around an hour and a half away.
Staff
The staff was very helpful when asked for walking directions, restaurants or different food choices.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was always clean, the beds were comfortable and when we returned at the end of the day the bed was made, and the towels were replaced.
Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach
Phuket

This hotel is right on the sand/ocean. Our room had unobstructed ocean/beach views with surrounding bay views. There is a rooftop deck with a bar, happy hour food, a pool table and some games. The restaurant breakfast was excellent with many choices of food with everything I tried being very tasty.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel was built with quality materials and was kept up nicely. The pool is shoulder deep at its deepest and has a kid wading pool area and stone finishes.
Location
For the Kamala Beach area this hotel, in my opinion, is located as perfect as it gets. The hotel is located at the North end of the beach with no other hotels to one side. The hotel is located right on the sand with swimming in the waste to shoulder deep water directly out front. The sand is fine without larger rocks (further down the beach there were some larger more coarse sand areas. The hotel is walking distance to the Kamala Beach town or an easy taxi ride into town. Many of the rooms are not on the water and do not have ocean views and are built further back from the beach but within an easy walk.
Staff
Had a little problem when we first arrived with our second room (our adult kids shared a room) and hoped it would be closer to our room. The receptionist was not very helpful but as it turns out there were no other rooms near us available.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was always clean, and the bed made when we returned. Towels were always replaced by the time we returned from our travels.
Activity Review
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phuket

This was a little too touristy with the first stop at an island that you have to pay to use a chair and the bathroom. The snorkeling was only a small portion of the tour, should have been longer. Everywhere we went there were hundreds of tourists and boats, this was a very commercialized tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 06, 2025

Hi Scott,
Thank you so much for the review.
I'll share this good news with our guides :)
Best,
Tina

Three cities in Thailand planned well by Kimkim..
Thailand | Dec 8 - Dec 17, 2024

Yogesh
Yogesh G.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Dec 25, 2024

We visited three cities in Thailand and the Kimkim team did a great job with accommodation, transportation and tour guides. The drivers and guides were professional and friendly, and showed us the key spots that we had time for. We were able to adjust the tour planning to see what we wanted to and also stay in the hotels that we wanted. Our short vacation in Thailand was great largely due to our Kimkim team.

Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 25, 2024

Hi Yogesh,

Thank you for your kind feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time. We truly appreciate your review.

Best regards,
Tina

Thailand was never really on my list to go to...
Thailand | Oct 25 - Nov 8, 2024

Kate
Kate S.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024
Thailand was never really on my list to go to until I started watching Thai dramas. It was one of the best ways to learn about Thailand a places I would want to visit if I ever went. Tina was very proactive in making sure that places I want to visit and see was able to be on my itinerary. As I started to research my Thailand trip, what I ran into for tours was they only went north or south. I wanted to go north, but end my trip in the south. Kimkim was able to accommodate that. I started... Read more

Thailand was never really on my list to go to until I started watching Thai dramas. It was one of the best ways to learn about Thailand a places I would want to visit if I ever went. Tina was very proactive in making sure that places I want to visit and see was able to be on my itinerary.

As I started to research my Thailand trip, what I ran into for tours was they only went north or south. I wanted to go north, but end my trip in the south. Kimkim was able to accommodate that. I started in Bangkok able to see many famous sites while my tour guide explained much of the history of Bangkok and Ayutthaya. As Thailand has over 35,000 temples, I definitely saw my fair share of ones that are still used and ones that are ancient ruins. My first dinner in Thailand was so delicious that I still talk about how it became the perfect Thai dish to start my time in Bangkok.

My Thai dramas did not disappoint as I left Bangkok and headed to Kanchanaburi. Tina planned for us to take the train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi leading us to travel Thailand with planes, trains, and automobiles. It was good to try, but definitely would not want to do it again. Long train rides with no a/c and comfortable seats is something that I could skip next time. While doing research around Kanchanaburi, I was able to visit a mineral springs and spa letting me get my first Thai massage. Tina was able to build that into my itinerary. After Kanchanaburi, we headed up to Chiang Rai, then to Chiang Mai, and I finished my time in Phuket.

I am so glad Tina was able to add Chiang Rai to my trip so I could see the White Temple and Blue Temple. They were on my list, but I had no idea that my introduction to Chiang Rai was because of the two temples. My cousin and I were able to capture wonderful photos of both temples and take in the beauty of these unique temples. We next went to Singha Park. I guess I didn't know what to expect, but we loved riding around in the golf cart seeing the banana trees, flowers, tea fields, etc. We were also able to stop at the cafe and have a couple of tea. It was a wonderful surprise on our trip and a place I would recommend to go. We also had an amazing hot pot at the night market.

We next headed off to Chiang Mai. Many of my Thai dramas would visit/talk about Chiang Mai, the capital of the north. What an interesting and beautiful city to see and explore! I had to make sure I got a photo with one of the standing gates leading to the best night market we visited in Thailand. I liked it even more than the one in Bangkok. They had an amazingly large food stall area with traditional Thai dancers, music, etc. We also were able to try some duran while visiting a food market during the day. Some of the many highlights to our northern adventure was visiting the Karen hill tribe and stopping at Srinehru School of Coffee where they teach the elementary school children how to make coffee. As they grow the beans at the site, we were able to taste a fresh bean coffee. We ended our last day in Chiang Mai with a visit to an elephant sanctuary. I was contacted by Tina that the one they were going to send us to unfortunately was under construction, but she was able to arrange for another sanctuary. It was so fun to visit the elephants, we also had a baby elephant to see and touch! It was a wonderful experience and I'm glad Tina was able to find us a sanctuary to visit.

As I finished in Chiang Mai, it was time to move on to Phuket. I will say, Phuket was not one of my favorite parts of my trip, but I think some of that is based on beaches not always being a place I want to visit. Staying in Patong area wasn't an interesting part of my trip. But when I headed to Old Phuket for a day, I definitely felt Old Phuket was a place I would have loved to stay in. I loved the atmosphere of Old Phuket, plus being around the Sino-Portuguese buildings made for great photo opportunities. The cooking class I was able to attend gave me an opportunity to learn to make some very known Thai food. I can't wait to try to make it at home.

Overall, my trip was worth the cost and I will use Kimkim again to plan a trip to visit other parts of Asia including the eastern part of Thailand.

Hotel Reviews
The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG
Bangkok

The only good thing about this hotel was location--right next to Chinatown--and breakfast. I was given a room at the end of the hall giving me a large room. However, the bed was incredibly uncomfortable leading me to not sleeping well and the scent of cannabis in the hallway displeased me and gave me a headache. Overall, I do not recommend this hotel until they change the mattresses for someone to be able to sleep comfortably.

Authenticity & Character
I will say again the mattresses making sleep uncomfortable.
Location
Being right next to Chinatown, I was able to walk and get delicious food.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Not have the smell of cannabis lingering throughout the hallway.
Nak Nakara Hotel
Chiang Rai

The character of this hotel reminded us we were staying in Thailand. Especially when we came back from dinner and found a lizard welcoming us back. Thankfully the staff was able to wrangle the lizard out so we could go to bed. The size of room was comfortable and accommodated 2 twin beds well.

Authenticity & Character
Meeting a lizard on our first night was definitely an interesting experience.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room being a good size and also the bathroom.
Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

As someone who isn't a beach person or party atmosphere, overall, the location of the hotel wasn't something I would go visit again. I was never able to catch the shuttle to Patong area leading me to have to pay a taxi every place. As Phuket is hard to navigate, going any place, even just what one would assume to be a quick drive, became long and tedious. The bed was comfortable. The room was nicely decorated. The amenities at the hotel were nice. Overall, it was just the location that has me rate the hotel what I rated.

Authenticity & Character
It was nice and the breakfast was good
Location
Being in the Patong area ended up not being a place that I was interested in.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
U Inchantree Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi

U Inchantree was a cute hotel right next to the River Kwai. I will say the room we stayed in was very tiny for 2 people to stay in. The beds were comfortable and breakfast every morning started the day on the right foot. Overall, we did like the hotel, but the tiny room was difficult to navigate.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Loved being right on the River Kwai and having breakfast in the morning with views.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Again, the room was very small for 2 twin beds and 2 people.
Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

The hotel was nicely situated with lots of character. The staff was friendly and the room we stayed in was very comfortable with comfortable beds.

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya
Exploring the Ancient Ayutthaya
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
Phuket

This ended up being one of the best experiences I had while in Thailand. It made my time in Phuket at least worth visiting so I could do the canoe. We had an interesting experience as when we were going to light the Loy Krathong, it was pouring down rain. The main guide said that the staff was willing to canoe us to the cave so that we could light the basket for those that wanted to go. As I knew this was a once in a lifetime chance, I decided to go ahead with having the staff member paddle us to the cave. Even though I was soaked, I loved having the opportunity to experience it. Throughout the day, the places we were canoed to were breathtaking and we were able to enjoy the sites. Finally, the food that the company provided definitely sent you back with a full stomach of good meals throughout the day. I cannot recommend this experience enough.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Temple and Hill tribes in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!
Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour!
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Exploring Chaing Rai in a Day!
Exploring Chaing Rai in a Day!
Thailand
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Elephant Nature Park Visit
Chiang Mai
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 18, 2024

Hi Kate,

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! I truly appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful comments. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future.

Best,
Tina

A dream come true
Thailand | Nov 26 - Dec 5, 2024

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Alisha H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024
The trip itinerary was well suited to our preferences, interests and needs. Tina did a fantastic job with selecting tours, sights and experiences that highlighted all Thailand has to offer. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Mui was excellent. Hong by Starlight was an exceptional experience. Truly memorable.
The accommodations were stellar. Great locations, clean, and delicious breakfasts.
Tina was quick to respond to my questions and maintained strong communication leading...
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The trip itinerary was well suited to our preferences, interests and needs. Tina did a fantastic job with selecting tours, sights and experiences that highlighted all Thailand has to offer. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Mui was excellent. Hong by Starlight was an exceptional experience. Truly memorable.
The accommodations were stellar. Great locations, clean, and delicious breakfasts.
Tina was quick to respond to my questions and maintained strong communication leading up to and during our vacation, We had one minor situation arise. Tina resolved the issue quickly and without incident. I was thankful for her prompt attentiveness. I would absolutely book through KimKim again, and recommend Tina!

Hotel Reviews
The Quarter Hua Lamphong by UHG
Bangkok

Clean. Great location. Breakfast was delicious and fresh. The onsite spa provided excellent manicures, pedicures and massages at very reasonable prices.

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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai

Great location, clean, lovely gardens, and delicious breakfast.

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Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

Clean with nice amenities. Breakfast selection was vast. Pool was excellent. Awesome shuttle service to Patong beach.

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 12, 2024

Hi Alisha,
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you had a great time here.
I hope to see you and Eva again!
Best,
Tina

We had the most magical honeymoon to Thailand...
Thailand | Nov 9 - Nov 29, 2024

Chris
Chris B.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2024
We had the most magical honeymoon to Thailand and Vietnam. Working with Tina was simple, easy and she was very communicative throughout the planning and our arrival into Thailand. All of our tour guides (Leena, Pat, Thuy, Rey) were amazing and definitely enhanced our visit. I fell in love with Thailand after the first day and can’t wait to go back (or move there). The people, the locations, the atmosphere, the food, all top tier. Tina created an amazing itinerary for us, albeit very... Read more

We had the most magical honeymoon to Thailand and Vietnam. Working with Tina was simple, easy and she was very communicative throughout the planning and our arrival into Thailand. All of our tour guides (Leena, Pat, Thuy, Rey) were amazing and definitely enhanced our visit. I fell in love with Thailand after the first day and can’t wait to go back (or move there). The people, the locations, the atmosphere, the food, all top tier. Tina created an amazing itinerary for us, albeit very busy, we wouldn’t have changed it because we got to see so much in such a short time.

Hotel Reviews
TreeHouse Villas Villas Koh Yao Noi Luxury Beach Resort
Thailand

This was our absolute favorite place we stayed during our 3 weeks between Thailand and Vietnam. Very romantic , private treehouse on a small island with a great beach (during high tide). Food was amazing, massages, drinks, accommodations , all excellent. Will definitely be back. I will say this is a very lowkey spot, not much else to do on the resort besides the beach and what the resort offers. There are plenty of excursions to jump off to but we were looking for relaxing time and this was perfect for us

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Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket

This hotel was okay. It was clean and the rooms were basic. Staff were very nice. It was pretty far off the beaten path (20 minute walk to the beach, 30 minutes to bangla road (if you’re into that). Traffic was horrendous and it was mostly better to walk everywhere.

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Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An

This hotel wasn’t our favorite. The location wasn’t great , the room was mediocre (not like the picture above). Breakfast was lacking. Front desk staff and door man were very nice. The restaurant and bar staff not so much. I got food poisoning (or something) and my wife tried to bring me some plain bread from the breakfast buffet and she was treated very rudely by the staff. Initially told her no. The front desk then called and apologized. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.

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Hai An Beach Hotel
Da Nang

Great hotel, great location right on the beach. Didn’t have a lot of interaction with the staff other than check in but they were very nice. Room was standard but was okay for 1 night. Breakfast buffet was solid and the bar was nice.

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Rex Hanoi Hotel

Another excellent hotel, with an awesome location in Hanoi. The staff here went above and beyond. The rooms were small and it’s in a bustling area so depending on what time you go to sleep you will probably hear a lot going on outside. My wife didn’t feel like going to breakfast so I told the staff and they made her a nice little to go bag with coffee and pastries and such. Very sweet.

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Athena Cruise
Ha Long Bay

This was probably our 2nd favorite accommodations of our trip (next to the tree house villas in Thailand). Ha long bay is such a sight to see and the cruise is very luxurious. The activities planned, just the cruising around the bay, amazing. Outside of the trip itself, the staff on Athena really make this magical. They were so nice, made a point to talk to you whenever they could. Highly recommend this cruise

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Activity Reviews
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Exploring Bangkok by local transfers and walking tour
Bangkok

Leena our guide really made our Bangkok excursions special. This tour was very notable for us as it was our first. We loved it and highly recommend it to get to know the city and the culture

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A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok

Wow! This was so neat to see and participate in. Leena got us a great spot to watch the train come in and sip some coffee. Such a cool area and experience. Highly recommend.

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Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok

Leena our guide really made our Bangkok excursions special. This tour was very notable for us as it was our first. We loved it and highly recommend it to get to know the city and the culture

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Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Traditional Thai Massage at Fah Lanna Spa
Chiang Mai

After a few full days days of tours and walking this was so needed. The spa and the staff were top notch. 2 hours went by so fast but was wonderful. This was the start of our massage journey. Many more followed

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A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
A Day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park!
Chiang Mai

Pat our guide was very funny and friendly. This was a long day and we didn’t really see a lot, the peak, a couple of pagodas. Doing it again we would probably shorten this day or skip it and spend more time in Chiang Mai. But it was still a nice experience

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Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Elephant Jungle Expedition at Chai Lai Orchid Ecolodge!
Chiang Mai

What a special day! Getting so much interaction with the elephants , the bamboo float, the village people, the staff. All one of a kind. Highly recommend everything about this

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Romantic BBQ at the Beach!
Romantic BBQ at the Beach!
Ko Yao Noi

The tree house villas on Ko Yao were so inviting , elegant and peaceful. Exactly what we needed to break up all the tours. The romantic beach dinner ended up being so…romantic. Our server made the evening very special. The food was some of the best we had and the evening was just perfect.

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John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's - Hong by Starlight
Phuket

Do not miss this adventure! A full day of beauty. There are other tours like it I’m sure but we’d do John Gray’s again when we return. The staff as always were so inviting. The activities , the hongs, James Bone island (huge James Bond nerd), Krathong floating, plankton such a cool experience.

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Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
Hoi An

This was something to see but I think it’s skippable. The weather for us wasn’t great , it was overly crowded. The cruise was cool and all but it looked just as cool watching from the side.

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Bana Hill Tour
Bana Hill Tour
Hoi An

Unfortunately the weather was terrible (not the tours fault obviously). This place is really unique but it was overly crowded, very foggy (couldn’t even see both hands in one picture). I think with better weather this would be a neat thing to experience and we will try again in the future. Our guide Rey was great and really showed us around and tried to make the day better despite the weather. Would try this tour again

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Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 2)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 2)
Ha Long Bay

This was a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam. A peaceful, relaxing and romantic cruise throughout Ha Long Bay. Can’t say enough about the staff, the food and the activities. Highly recommend this. Also recommend at least doing 2 nights. Everyone on our cruise that did 1 night said they wished they would have done 2. Not sure about the other cruise lines as there were many but Athena ships looked the nicest, at least the exteriors. Food and drinks were all great

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Trying Vietnamese Local Foods & Enjoy Puppet Show
Trying Vietnamese Local Foods & Enjoy Puppet Show
Hanoi

Thuy our guide was fabulous! We started the day with a walking tour around old quarter. We stopped and tried so many local foods that were all delicious. She pointed us in the right direction for Pho dinner. The puppet show was unique and we really enjoyed it

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Hanoi City Tour!
Hanoi City Tour!
Thailand

Again, Thuy our guide made this day amazing. We saw so many different areas around Hanoi and she even made some changes so we could see the railway market and the trains arrival (which in my opinion was better than Bangkoks railway market). Thuy found us a great spot to have a drink and get a front line view of the arriving train. Hanoi was such a cool city, can’t wait to go back

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Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 1)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 1)
Ha Long Bay

This was a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam. A peaceful, relaxing and romantic cruise throughout Ha Long Bay. Can’t say enough about the staff, the food and the activities. Highly recommend this. Also recommend at least doing 2 nights. Everyone on our cruise that did 1 night said they wished they would have done 2. Not sure about the other cruise lines as there were many but Athena ships looked the nicest, at least the exteriors. Food and drinks were all great

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Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 3)
Cruising at Ha Long Bay: 3 Days 2 Nights (Day 3)
Ha Long Bay

This was a perfect end to our 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam. A peaceful, relaxing and romantic cruise throughout Ha Long Bay. Can’t say enough about the staff, the food and the activities. Highly recommend this. Also recommend at least doing 2 nights. Everyone on our cruise that did 1 night said they wished they would have done 2. Not sure about the other cruise lines as there were many but Athena ships looked the nicest, at least the exteriors. Food and drinks were all great

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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Dec 08, 2024

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback – it's truly appreciated! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience. I'll be sure to pass along this great news to our staff and guides.

Thanks again, and I hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Tina

My friend and I hade the best time in Thailan...
Thailand | Nov 12 - Nov 24, 2024

Joan
Joan K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
My friend and I hade the best time in Thailand, all thanks to a memorable experience from Tina our travel expert.. Tina planned our trip perfectly, by asking what are things we like to see and do.
We moved to Three different locations by plane and not once did we have to worry who was going to pick us up.
Some of our favorite attractions; Bangkok the beautiful temples, and history behind them. Leena our guide was very informative, and gracious.
Ching Mia, we were lucky to take part in a...
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My friend and I hade the best time in Thailand, all thanks to a memorable experience from Tina our travel expert.. Tina planned our trip perfectly, by asking what are things we like to see and do.
We moved to Three different locations by plane and not once did we have to worry who was going to pick us up.
Some of our favorite attractions; Bangkok the beautiful temples, and history behind them. Leena our guide was very informative, and gracious.
Ching Mia, we were lucky to take part in a parade which was just beautiful. The elephant Sanctuary was fun and enjoyable from feeding, and bathing these giant animals was special. We had a wonderful time learning to cook delicious Thai food.
Lastly Phuket and its beautiful beaches were stunning, from the canoe rides done by John Gray tours, amazing. And the snorkeling with some awesome ocean fish.. We finished our stay taking a Thai cooking class, Jim our foodie guide was entertaining, lively and helped us create a delicious meal..

I will certainly reach out to KimKim and Tina for my next adventure. She was always on hand and ready to help whenever needed.

Thank You
Joan from Wisconsin

Hotel Review
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Phuket

The staff, the beautiful location, and the food all top notch.

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It was near the night market, The beach and pools were exceptional..
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They were so friendly and helpful..
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The room was so spacious. The beach bag and towel lent to us was a added plus feature..
Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 26, 2024

Hi Joan,
Thank you so much for such a kind review.
I'm happy you enjoyed the trip and had a good time here.
This makes my day and I'll share this with my team :)
Best,
Tina

The trip was fantastic. Loved all the guides...
Thailand | Nov 1 - Nov 17, 2024

A
Alicyn K.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024
The trip was fantastic. Loved all the guides and experiences. Only issue we had was with timing of events and flights especially as it related to pick up. Read more

The trip was fantastic. Loved all the guides and experiences. Only issue we had was with timing of events and flights especially as it related to pick up.

Hotel Reviews
DusitD2 Samyan Bangkok
Bangkok
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Phka Chan Hotel
Siem Reap
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Hai An Beach Hotel
Da Nang
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Athena Cruise
Ha Long Bay
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Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus)
Chiang Mai
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Oceanfront Beach Resort
Phuket
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Was a little far from the excursions we had booked
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We originally got the wrong room key and walked in on someone already in the room.
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Rex Hanoi Hotel
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Activity Reviews
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Half-Day Bangkok City Tour
Bangkok
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Welcome to Bangkok!
Welcome to Bangkok!
Bangkok
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Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phi Phi island, Bamboo Island, Pi Leh lagoon & Maya bay by speedboat
Phuket
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Vietnamese Local Foods Tour
Vietnamese Local Foods Tour
Hanoi
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Hanoi City Tour!
Hanoi City Tour!
Thailand
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Halong on Cruise!
Halong on Cruise!
Thailand
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A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
A visit to Mae Klong Railway market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!
Bangkok
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Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River
Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River
Bangkok
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Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Welcome to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai
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John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hong by Starlight
Phuket
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Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Overnight Cruise at Halong Bay!
Thailand
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Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Half-Day Eco Elephant Care!
Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai Cooking Class Experience
Chiang Mai
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One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village
One Day Trek Doi Suthep & White Hmong Hill Tribe Village
Chiang Mai
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A visit to Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, Old French Villas and Flower Garden
A visit to Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, Old French Villas and Flower Garden
Thailand
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Welcome to Siem Reap!
Welcome to Siem Reap!
Thailand
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Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Exploring the Famous Angkor Wat
Siem Reap
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Local specialist: Tina Oo
Tina
Tina Oo
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hi Alicyn,
Thank you so much for the feedback.
I will share this review with my team from Vietnam as well.
So, we can improve our services for future clients.
Best,
Tina