My patio

Enjoying Lamai Beach

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December 21st 2005
I spent a tough day yesterday lounging by the pool listening to the waves crash on shore. Then went to dinner with Ploy, a woman from Chang Mai who is working here for the tourist season. We went to a nice restaurant and then onto a cabaret show put on by lady boys. It was quite entertaining. Today the weather is a bit overcast so I may just relax near the pool again. It's a tough job but s ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more