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Farang Renting a Condo in Thailand

February 4, 2016April 14, 2017 James BaileyOdd Tips, So you're in Thailand

Ban Pong Ratchaburi Farang's Renting a Condo in Thailand

Well if you have been following any of my adventures, you might have noticed I have a base camp. I decided on finding somewhere that was handy to highways to be able to get about on the motorbike, as well […]

Asia Adventure motorcycle tyre testing: VeeRubber Enduro

February 4, 2016April 14, 2017 James BaileyMotorcycling, Odd Tips

After riding many thousands of km on my Pirelli tyres, and with a trip across the boarder from Thailand to Laos coming up, I thought it would be a good time to look at replacing the tyres on the Kawasaki […]

The Golden Buddha of Wat Tham Khao Noi Kanchanaburi

January 27, 2016April 14, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Wat Tham Khao Noi is located in Kanchanburi next to Wat Tham Sua. This temple is worth witnessing first hand due to it’s unique 100 year old Chinese style architecture, known as Mahayana style. The temple was constructed in 1881, […]

See monkey’s at Khao Ngu Stone Park Tambon Ko Phlapphla

January 16, 2016April 14, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Khao Ngu means Snake Mountain in Thai, is located at the foot of a rocky hill, around 8 km from Ratchaburi city, in Tambon Ko Phlapphla. I stumbled upon this place heading back to Ban Pong after visiting the awe inspiring […]

Tourist vans in Thailand a scary proposition – Do you dare ride in one?

January 15, 2016August 28, 2019 James BaileyOdd Tips, So you're in Thailand

Four Mexican Tourists Die In Minivan Crash in Phichit and 6 injured. Why does this recent news headline suprise me in the least? Doing a simple Google search for "tourist minivan crash Thailand" and you will see scores of images showing crashed minivan's, some with fatalities, all with injuries. Now I have caught a couple of these vans, and have now made a decision to never set foot in one again while in Thailand. Aside from the above graphic images, what would make me feel that unsafe being a passenger in a minivan in Thailand?

Tourist vans in Thailand – Four Mexican tourists die in minivan crash in Phichit and 6 injured. Why does this recent news headline surprise me in the least? Doing a simple Google search for “tourist minivan crash Thailand” and you […]

Let me shove that selfie stick up your arse

January 14, 2016May 17, 2017 James BaileyOdd Tips, So you're in Thailand

Ok so it’s evolutionary, the way we travel compared with even 10 years ago has changed. Now we have the ability to live feed Facebook, Youtube and Instagram with where we are every second of every minute while on holidays. […]

Monkeys trying to bit me at Tham Khao Yoi Cave Phetchaburi

January 9, 2016April 13, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Being chased through the carpark by an overly agressive monkey wanting to bite my ankles was not a good start to arriving at Khao Yoi Cave in Phetchaburi. Lucky for me a local Thai lady was present with a large piece of bamboo swinging it around like John Snow wields a sword. The Tham Khao Yoi Cave is located on the hill, which is clearly visible from the main highway heading to Hau Hin from Bangkok, just behind the railway station of Khao Yoi, approximately 22km north of Phetchaburi town itself. It was the place where King Rama VI practiced meditation while he was ordained. Today, it houses several Buddha images and is home to Buddhist Monks. Ducking your head to enter the main door of the cave, you are first presented with a reclining Golden Buddha, which many locals take time to light candles and pay homage. Following the pathways through the marble tiled caverns, which are see sunlight peaking through the holes in the ceiling, you are presented with crevices filled various Buddhism statues over the many levels. If you were to compare this cave to Khoa Luang Cave, you would be sorely disappointed, but for me the entrance to the cave is one of the best presented.

Being chased through the carpark by an overly aggressive male monkey wanting to bite my ankles was not a good start to arriving at Khao Yoi Cave in Phetchaburi. Lucky for me a elderly local Thai lady was present with […]

Wat Nong Hoi Ratchaburi

January 5, 2016April 13, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Wat Nong Hoi Ratchaburi is located in the Khao Raeng Sub-District, Muang District, Ratchaburi, about 12 kilometers away from the city heart. It was constructed in 1873. Located on the top of a mountain, it is clearly visible and dominated the […]

Top reasons to visit Mon Bridge in Sangkhla Buri Thailand

January 4, 2016May 17, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Let’s start with the basics, Mon Bridge is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand, it was constructed to transport people long in Sangkhlaburi and Mon Villagers. The 400m wooden bridge was hand built, the bridge is a popular place to […]

Pattaya Walking Street New Years Hot Spots

December 28, 2015April 14, 2017 James BaileyPlaces to visit

Well the countdown is on for New Years 2016, and you have landed yourself in Pattaya, Thailand. What can you expect from New Years eve in Walking Street Pattaya? The Tourism Authority of Thailand Hospitality invite “Pattaya Countdown 2016” throughout […]