Blogs from Khon Kaen, North-East Thailand, Thailand, Asia - page 7

Time to uipdate Blog Traveled by buss from BanPhai to Khonkean, then across the north central part to Tak. Spent nigh in good Hotel 450 Baht. Then Van to MaeSot 90 Baht, cheaper and faster than regular Bus. Took trip to Thi Lo Su Waterfalls. Then week at NakonSawan watermellon farm. then Bus to Korat, then to BanPhai. Cut out all the details as had to wait long time to get computer. Next time I will buy a laptop or bring my own.... read more

Today we left La's dream home . Rode 20 K.M. to small town, Got bus to bigger townChaiyaPhom 32 Baht ea. Got bus to ManChaiDon 44 baht. Walked one block to another bus 20 baht to BanPhai. At computer shop, will take smaller bus 25baht to La's sisters home. Hope to post pictures. now... read more

Still working in Thailand. Repairing fence yesterday. Also today when finish shopping. At supper last night Saw on TV the Thai version of "Are you smarter than a 5th grader". Then 2 hours of "Tom & Jerry". Plan to Surin Thailand on Sunday. About 3 hours south. And to Loas durning the week.... read more

Happy New Year Colin is in NZ and, through a bit of a ticket mix up, I’m still here in Australia (is he trying to tell me something). I’m enjoying great hospitality on the outskirts of Melbourne with Nic and Sandra, clubbing mates of Colin’s from the 60s in Twickenham (Church Youth Club that was!!!). I’m availing myself of their fast system to upload the final chapter of the Namphong boystown story. Those of you who braved the ‘sell by date’ feast in November may be wondering what happened to the money you donated to endure the ordeal, be assured it has been spent wisely. Half of it has been used to start another sponsorship (see the photo of Tanayuth) most of the rest was used to buy a new pump to bring water from the ... read more

In my last blog I’d just arrived in boystown and was rather overawed by the place itself as it was not at all what I expected but then I’m not sure what I had expected. My only experience of a children’s home before coming here was one I used to visit in Long Hanborough occasionally where social workers looked out for the children’s welfare and house keepers ran the home. Ironically, although this one lacks the material comforts and is run with minimal funding and staff I find it has much more of a buzz about it. It is a happy, purposeful environment. What has so impressed me is how the boys look out for themselves and each other. They are remarkable boys and a tribute to Dr Anukul who with gentle discipline and quiet authority ... read more