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Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Ko Pha-Ngan December 4th 2002

I wish I could compose a soundtrack for the people of Thailand to play whilst I am here. I have song for every moment but it's rarely played. I strolled past a bar in Had Rin playing heavy metal and such is the relentlessness of the dance music that emits from most of the bars that I was momentarily tempted to walk in. Moving north to Had Yao and the harmonic set up is much improved. The laid back atmosphere make it anathema to the decadence of Had Rin, and although electronica and Bob Marley are still the order of the day, the abominably named "Eagle Pub" will play Jimi Hendrix on request. It's only undermined by an air of snobbery that pervades throughout the older and more travelled clientele. Bungalow installation is intense in Had ... read more

Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Ko Pha-Ngan November 30th 2002

Sanut Thani is a return to the polluted ravaged mindset that is Bangkok but without the fun. Its only real use is as a stop off point prior to getting the ferry to Ko Phangan or Ko Samui. You can't even really get drunk in Sanut Thani such is the shortage of bars or suitably inspiring vistas. It does however lie upon a river and the opposing bank seems to be made up off nothing but palm trees. This low rise scenery is actually quite impressive as it gives the impression that for about a 1000 miles there is nothing at all but vegetation. Then you turn around and realise that you are in one of the most mundane towns Thailand has to offer. Thailand is a dichotomy. The people are extremely warm and friendly and ... read more




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