Category Archives: Thailand

Then and now, and a colour divide

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Mike

A few days ago I came across a Facebook page, 77PPP, which has lots of old photos and postcards of Thailand from the 1920s onwards. (there are 77 provinces in Thailand, so I guess it is 77 Provinces Photos and … Continue reading →

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Around the ‘hood

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Mike

Since I moved into the neighbourhood I’ve been out and about with my camera a few times, so here are a few pics :   The Pad Thai queen of On Nut   Every night this lady is working her … Continue reading →

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Is it almost Christmas already ?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Mike

    Are the Christmas decorations going up your local shopping malls yet ? Christmas seems to come  earlier every year, and Bangkok is no exception. The beer gardens at Central World mall are under construction, which signifies the cool … Continue reading →

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Expat life week 1 … apartment hunting

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Mike

After a couple of days resting to get rid of the jet lag (yes, even in business class !) and catching up with friends here in Bangkok it was time to start looking for somewhere to live. I had already … Continue reading →

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It’s different up the front end !

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Mike

It’s going to be hard to travel cattle class again after yesterdays flight ! Travelling business class was so different that I almost felt I was on another aeroplane. Starting with the priority boarding, then once I had turned left … Continue reading →

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The end of the road

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Mike

Well, that’s it …after nearly 50,000kms the trip is over. I’m in Sydney, with a bit less than 3 weeks to go before my flight to Thailand. The last couple of weeks, since Birdsville, have been a bit of an … Continue reading →

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