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Siam Ocean World Bangkok

THAILAND | Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [5217] | Comments [1]

On Tuesday morning I visited the biggest aquarium in South East Asia, Siam Ocean World in the huge Paragon Plaza in Bangkok. It was about 11 quid for entry which included a drink, 4-d film and a glass bottomed boat ride over the main aquarium. The exhibits ... Read more >

Tags: animals, sightseeing

Wandering around Chiang Mai

THAILAND | Thu, 28 Feb 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [1016] | Comments [3]

Last night I went for a wander around the old town and found a great place to eat opposite ThaPae Gate in the centre. My taste buds are getting better at spicy now and I enjoyed Beef fried with garlic and pepper, over steamed rice with lots of chilli ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Koh Tao

THAILAND | Sun, 24 Jun 2007 | By all_powered_up | Views [794] | Comments [1]

I'm 20m under the sea, there are five, 2m long, grey reef sharks swimming within a few meters of me, and my instructor is trying to encourage them to come closer by making noises with a plastic bottle. Noooooooo! doesn't she realise sharks scare ... Read more >

Tags: diving, island, motorbiking

Chiang Mai Sunday market and the medicinal properties of ginger tea

THAILAND | Wed, 8 Apr 2009 | By eoghancito | Views [550]

Claire was still feeling dodgy the following day so we went looking for a local remedy. The proprieter of the Corner Cafe, where we'd been a few times came good in her suggestion of ginger tea – seems to be a great cure for a upset tummy. ... Read more >

Tags: market, massage, sick

The night train to Chiang Mai

THAILAND | Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By eoghancito | Views [542] | Video

On our last day in Bangkok we were just about checked out when an enormous thunderstorm rolled in and opened on the city. It was more ferocious than spectacular – simultaneous bellowing thunder and lightning combined ... Read more >

Tags: storm, temple, train

Phuket & Phnom Penh

THAILAND | Sun, 20 Sep 2009 | By amy_smith | Views [206] | Comments [2]

I actually really liked the city of Patong in Phuket for the first day, but then it started to get really irritating with all the market people demanding you look into their shops. The unfortunate thing is that most of the aggressive annoying people aren't ... Read more >

Weekend 4: Blessings and Goodbyes

THAILAND | Mon, 31 May 2010 | By blackntan210 | Views [74]

We got back from homestay Friday afternoon and after a short rest, we had dinner and quickly got dressed to attend a special temple service. Apparently, Friday was a holiday. Known as Visakha Bucha, it is the day commemorating the birth, enlightenment ... Read more >