Rookie Mistake

Haad Rin & Ko Samui

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June 27th 2009
Having spent a decidedly "quiet" first couple of weeks, I head south east on the island of Ko Phangan to the beach town of Haad Rin. I manage to secure lodgings at Seaview Resort, which is a "resort" in name only. The modest accommodations are offset by stunning scenery and discounted rates. For ฿300 a night you get a $300 view. I spend the first couple of nights relaxing and enjoying the sand, ... 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