Hey ! After a nasty split up, I am finally on my way back to LOS in the New Year. I used to be active on Phuket Info and it is great to see some familiar names on here. It is a shame to see all my old content on PI lost . but enough for now… looking forward to my next trip. Hoping Soi Cowboy is how I remembered it ..read more

This is long overdue although just the tip of a very large iceberg > full story from the BBC > https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67471138 ..read more

Part 1.1 Chiang Mai to Da Nang Our 0800 Departure out of CNX was overshadowed by friends cancellation due to her developing chickenpox, most unfortunate as some bookings would be non-refundable. Air Asia's A320 was otherwise full for the smooth 2 hour flight and we descended thru cloud on final approach into Da Nang to land on a wet runway at 10am. Morning rain just clearing ahead of the magnificent day to follow. We sailed thru Da Nang's modern granite & glass Immigration and... Vietnam Revisited - Da Nang & Hanoi ..read more

Tried a search but couldn't find anything Any recommendations on GF hotels , with swimming pool in Hua Hin and the best area to stay for nightlife , restaurants it's been about 23 years since I was last there , and I don't remember that much about it tbh cheers ..read more

I ain't taking notes so will likely do a recap each day This is an "extra" trip to go get my MIL and bring her back to Canada My wife wanted me to go because it's the 1st time her Mom is traveling on her new type of 5 year visa Plus I really need to sit down with Nut to figure out what he is going to do and what his career path could be if he goes for his Masters We got lucky that we basically got approved for PR Which I didn't think was going to approved before our chat. That allows me... My not as exciting as JDX's Trip Report ..read more

Weve been thinking of building a house in Chiang Rai, the boss has the land, now she wants a house to go on it 555 She has been saving like mad since she has been in Australia and I think now might be the time to get the ball rolling when we are next in Thailand. Were do I start ?.................I have never built in Oz and I am not in the building industry, I know in Oz you would go to some display homes and pick a build then alter things if required. Do they have display homes... Building a House in Thailand ..read more

Local story here > https://www.innnews.co.th/news/criminal/news_635931/? Last week - an illegal venue in Chang Phueak, Le Neuf, was raided by local government officials who found 100's of drinkers, including at least one minor, in the unlicensed venue which had no fire safety controls installed. 5 or 6 charges were laid and the venue will never reopen. Senior Chang Phuek police officers were transferred to inactive posts as a result. This week -... Chiang Mai Police raid on bars & clubs catches Government officials - you couldn't make this up ..read more

I came across this lengthy and extensively detailed project whilst researching solar energy systems. An expat, obviously with extensive electrical knowledge has constructed a doomsday-preppers-type home. Whilst not my style of home there are as many good technical or Eco features as there is in poor design and fit out. Each to their own. For those readers who are NOT interested in following the whole story, scroll toward the bottom for pictures and video of the finished... A mega-home project in Surin ..read more

New Pattaya Airways and Four Other Airlines to Start Flying Soon By Tanakorn Panyadee - Thursday, 26 October 2023, 21:13 National — Thai investors are set to launch five new airlines, pouring in a minimum of 3.85 billion baht. These carriers are poised to commence operations in 2024, aiming to tap into Thailand’s burgeoning aviation market, projected to be worth 320 billion baht next year. [URL... New Pattaya Airways and Four Other Airlines ..read more

I used to like their wacky commercials but THIS is too poofy for my taste - Air NZ has lost me forever >YouTube - Mile-high madness with Richard Simmons! #RICHROLL< ..read more