Well here I am, back in Thailand, where I started my trip 5 1/2 weeks ago. I was wondering whether I would like it here as much as I did 4 years ago, when I was here for a couple of months, or whether now that I have been to some much quieter places in Asia, I'd find it too busy and touristy. I needn't have worried though - it's still a great place, even if everyone else thinks so too and you have to share it with half the world. The other places I've visited in SE Asia were beautiful too, but when it comes to beaches and islands, Thailand wins hands down. I arrived in Bangkok on Friday and headed straight for the infamous Kho San Road. A lot of people hate Bangkok and
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