Well I arrived in Bangkok on friday at 4pm after a pretty good flight Quantas is amazing and just showed again how crap BA is compared to its rivals (or partners in this case). I was staying on the Khao San road which is described as the backpackers 'Mecca' mostly I think because it appeared in the movie the beach. Its a crazy place and from what I have seen since not very reflective of Thailand. The street is filled with noise from the various street vendors selling pad thai, fruit, beer, your fortune etc... and there are various hotels, hostels and clothes shops ( can't imagine why most travellers would be interested in a tailored suit though) to choose from. I had booked to stay at a hotel called Rikka's Inn which is supposed to ... read more