Bangkok

On the way into Bangkok from the airport the first thing we noticed was the improved road system. It is 18 years since we last visited and the change is quite significant, it is now almost on a par with Singapore.

We stayed in the Siam Square area with large modern shopping malls, plenty of restaurants and the whole area was very busy. We decided to eat at the Outback Steakhouse as we needed a change from the Asian food we have eaten for the last two weeks and although expensive in relative terms, it was also good to eat juicy filet steaks.

It’s very hot here and a half day trip down the Chao Phraya river brought some nice cool breezes but the second trip of the city and temples was really hot.
The beer is also good with draught Singha and Changi, not expensive at £1 a pint. Whilst walking through the small shopping lanes it’s interesting to see that there are more men looking at the ladies clothing than women and a sign advertising ‘Miss Puke’ for thai massages.

There isn’t a great deal to write about Bangkok and wer’e off again to Chiang Mai.