We're Off, finally!!

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Well, we're officially on our way, we can't wait to get there and start our adventures in Thailand!! We will post an update as soon as we can!

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Comments

[Deb]

Got it!
Your blog is working! Picked up your first message and looking forward to following your travels! Have fun!

[Mike B]

Have Fun, but be safe
I don't mean to put a damper on things, but it's best to be safe than sorry. Your trip should be a whole lot of fun! A couple of things to know when in Thailand: - exercise a high degree of caution because of the high threat of terrorist attack. We continue to receive reports that terrorists may be planning attacks against a range of targets, including tourist areas and other places frequented by foreigners. - Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks. - exercise a high degree of caution because of the political instability in Thailand. Large-scale political demonstrations and related incidents have resulted, over recent months, in some fatalities and injuries in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. A number of small explosive devices have been detonated at various locations. Demonstrations have occurred at a number of government buildings including Government House, the Parliament building, Police Headquarters and at airports. You should avoid demonstration sites, political rallies, military deployments and concentrations of security personnel. You should also closely monitor developments and follow any instructions issued by local authorities. - Suvarnabhumi International and Don Muang airports in Bangkok have now re-opened and are operational following closures from late November until early December 2008 due to demonstrations. Further disruption of transport and other infrastructure is possible. Demonstrations can develop quickly and with little warning. There is an ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia relating to land adjacent to the Khao Pra Viharn temple (Preah Vihear in Khmer). There were instances of fighting between Thai and Cambodian military troops in October 2008 resulting in some injuries and fatalities. The temple is currently closed to tourists. Australians are urged to avoid travel to the area and to monitor local media. - Best not to travel at this time to the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla or overland to and from the Malaysian border through these provinces due to high levels of ongoing violence in these regions, including terrorist attacks and bombings resulting in deaths and injuries on an almost daily basis. More than 3000 people have reportedly been killed and many more injured, including a number of foreigners. If you are in these provinces, you should consider leaving. - The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed human deaths from avian influenza in Thailand. M

[Chad]

Travel Well!
Enjoy the trip! Looking forward to hearing about the adventure and Ting!