• Bangkok - A few highlights of interesting things to do, places to see, how to get around, living accomodation, etc, etc.
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• Hua Hin - About 3 hours drive south-west of Bangkok brings you to the royal seaside resort town of Hua Hin - a great place for a relaxing break from the big city and perfect for families. Pranburi Town is another 30 minutes South of Hua Hin. This is an upcoming beachside resort area with many excellent Spa Resorts.
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• Koh Samui - A tropical paradise island directly south of Bangkok, take a Bangkok Airways flight for an hour or so and then head straight for the beach - we always go to Bophut Beach and our favourite resort of Peace Resort Bungalows.
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• Chiang Mai - Drive north, or take a direct flight for 45 minutes and you will be in a different land, check out the Golden Triangle, the local tribe villages and the hills and jungle.
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The city that grows on you.

We lived here for around 3 years while Ian was working on the new MRTA Subway Project which opened in 2005 - for photos in and around Bangkok - see here.

Always a favourite location to spend a relaxing holiday - about 3 hours drive south-west of Bangkok on a good highway. Hua Hin is the summer home of the royal family with several palaces in the area. It has a more family style atmosphere to it, with a good variety of hotels, restaurants, sports and sightseeing activities. The small market style shops and evening markets are also a major attraction.

Just half an hour south of Hua Hin is Pranburi - a small coastal area that is quickly developing into a quiet and peaceful getaway with a variety of quality spa resorts. The beachside here is unspoiled and the resorts are generally in classic or modern Thai / Balinese style architecture that blends with the surrounding environment. For Photos of our visit to Pranburi in October 2005 - see here.

A Tropical Paradise

With SARS raging in Taiwan during 2003, we decided to take a break off to Thailand, packing our swimsuits and going back to Peace Bungalow Resort on the northern side of Koh Samui. Peace Bungalow sits right on one of the best stretches of beach in Samui at Bophut Beach, has terrific chalets and wonderful staff to look after their guests. Recent improvements have been made, including a newly-opened Spa Resort across the road. A great holiday for 7 days and as usual we would highly recommend a stay at peace Bungalow for those who have yet to travel to Samui.