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Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

February 20, 2018 by David Herd

Handsome men dressed to kill. 🙂

Pattaya Leisure Wear  Capital

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

Pattaya Leisure Wear  Capital, generally when you think of state of the art fashion, Paris & Milan come to mind, however Pattaya is now throwing down a challenge, particularly in cutting edge beach haute couture as you can clearly see.

Be impressed, be very impressed.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Fashion Capital

Quite possibly a male model recently arrived from the catwalks of New York or London. Hoping to fly under the radar in Pattaya. 

A fashion breakthrough

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

Here’s proof the shorter man can still dazzle with the latest in sporting wear.

One of our local chick magnets

Pattaya Leisure Wear Fashion Capital

John Martin aka Pothole Bin Ladin is well known throughout Pattaya for dressing in this famous Jaffa outfit. Pictured here with club owner “Storming” Greg Clee who often uses Pothole as a “chick magnet” to attract top shelf ladies to work in his “go go” bar in Walking Street.

Storming likes to be called “Jack” after the beautiful Jacaranda tree that grew in a paddock near his home in South Australia,  under which he lost his virginity at 19 years of age to a buxom country girl who wouldn’t take no for an answer. 🙂

Pattaya Leisure Wear  Capital presenting one last shot of Pothole 

Pattaya Leaiure Wear Fashion Capital

Casual yet in some ways formal, he is considering another tattoo, saying my name is Baht, but you can call me Plenty. 🙂

Some people say….

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

To hell with Pattaya Leisure Wear  Capital, I’m just going to drive the babes crazy.

How much more proof do you need?

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

Magnificent colour coordination.

Walmart or Calvin Klein?

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

Difficult to decide, this spectacular outfit simply underscores Pattaya’s claim to be the men’s fashion capital of the world. Not too sure if the blue chapeau with the jaffa shoes is the right choice. 🙂

Le chapeau really highlights this sophisticated outfit.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

Pattaya Leisure Wear  Capital is rather obvious from this suave sophisticated ensemble.

Clever color coordination

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

A stroke of genius to add the backpack & blue Crocs to blend in delightfully with this casual travel outfit.

Style?

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

In fact he has more style than a rat with a gold tooth.

The orange ensemble or the yellow.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

A shoppers nightmare, both outfits are fabulous, only real solution is to buy both.

The return of the Do Rag

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

This sun tanning Adonis cleverly matches his do rag to his towel, and along with his mankini he manages to show off his magnificent physique to it’s best advantage.

While on the subject of Do Rags

Pattaya Leisure Wear Fashion Capital

This mature chick magnet has dressed a little more upmarket than some of the previous male models featured in my Pattaya Leisure Wear Fashion Capital photo blog.

This guy has more style than a rat with a gold tooth.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Fashion Capital

 One thing I notice in Pattaya the girls always seem to go for the snappy dresser. 

Fashion at its peak.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

 Let’s just call him Mr Suave.

But wait, there’s more.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

 Mr Suave is back, notice the ever so subtle difference in his cutting edge fashion statement.

Lagerfeld or Walmart?

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

An Australian senior citizen visiting the Atlantic bar in Pattaya is determined to make an impression on the ladies. This was February 19 2019 the day Karl Otto Lagerfeld sadly past away. The shirt above & the passing of Karl have absolutely no connection whatsoever.

Atlantic Bar high fashion.

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

 If you really want to impress the ladies just ask this man for fashion tips.

A fashion icon

  Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

It would be difficult to find an outfit more attractive than this one. 🙂

A one sock pony

Pattaya Leisure Wear  CapitalAnother fashion statement.

Very stylish

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In fact, more style than a rat with a gold tooth. 🙂

To be continued

Pattaya Leisure Wear Capital

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My needs are rather simple really, I just want to live in a country where a chicken can cross the road without having its motives questioned.

 

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Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

February 5, 2018 by David Herd

Thailand or Osaka, where am I?

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants which are so authentic you will think you are in Osaka. There are several branches in Bangkok & one in Pattaya, the Asoke branch is ranked by TripAdvisor # 866 of 10,352 restaurants in Bangkok.

Pattaya branch

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

I prefer to sit upstairs.

Location

ShakarikiOpposite the Mike Hotel in 2nd road, +66 33 036 369.

Now for the food

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurantsOn my first visit in 2017 I ordered two of my favourite dishes, salmon caviar & Unagi or Japanese eel.

Shakariki 432 great Japanese restaurants

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurantsHard to fault the food at this noisy authentic Japanese restaurant.

How good is this?

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurantsIs it any wonder this is now one of my favourite restaurants along with Genki in Soi 4 North Pattaya.

Is there a better beer than Asahi?

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

I don’t think so, the Belgium beers are great but my pick is Asahi. 🙂

Fabulous colour combination

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurantsAnd what a taste, perfect.

Salmon Caviar washed down with Asahi.

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

As good as it gets. Plus they have a special on liquor, all you can drink in 90 minutes for B299.

Home delivery is a great idea.

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

The restaurant is two floors, upstairs is better.

Shakariki 432 great Japanese restaurants

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurantsDinner with friends February 21 2018. Hamish, Jonathon & Anne.

How good do these oysters look? Photo credit Nick & Sharon. 🙂

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurantsAbsolutely mouth watering.

Have I convinced you?

Shakariki 432 Japanese restaurants

Just trust me & try out this great little hole in the wall & you will feel like you have been transported to Osaka. In fact follow THE LINK for one of my Osaka photo blogs.

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Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant

February 3, 2018 by David Herd

Excellent food at Genki

Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantGenki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant located in Soi 4 North Pattaya is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Pattaya. Lucky for me it’s only a short 5 minute walk from my condo. 🙂

Outdoor seating

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantOutdoor seating plus a private room for around 16 people.

Rarely do you see a Farang here.

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantCustomers are mainly Japanese, rarely do you see a Farang. (Foreigner)

Gyoza comes fried or steamed

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantPriced at B90 or $4.00 AUD.

My Australian friend Viv Kennelly

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantLike myself Viv really enjoys his food.

 Salmon Caviar

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantOne of my favourite dishes at B300 or $14.50 AUD.

Same dish as above.

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantProbably prepared by a different chef. Both come with the sheets of seaweed to make a delicious sandwich. 

Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantThe omelet is so light it melts in your mouth. 🙂

 This guy was the boss.

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantI believe he has gone back to Japan & the standard seems to have dropped slightly.

I’m not to keen on prawn heads in my miso soup.

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantOh well I guess it improves the flavour. 🙂

Salmon sashimi

Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant Always hard to beat.

Mushrooms wrapped in bacon

Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant For all the non Muslims out there. 🙂

More Aussie friends

Genki Pattaya Japanese RestaurantHamish & Matt both have pretty good appetites.

Here is a funny story, Matt runs a factory in the motor industry with 60 or 70 staff, naturally he is on a very good wage. The clincher is however, on top of his wage he gets a hardship allowance for living in Pattaya. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant September 4th 2019

Genki Pattaya Japanese Restaurant David Robertson aka “Chocs” & his girlfriend Thip.

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Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

February 1, 2018 by David Herd

Villa Market is here

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants Supermarket

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants Supermarket

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants Supermarket & a cinema complex are just some of the facilities at the 2nd Rd shopping complex.  The Robin Hood tavern which is part of the Retox group run by Simon Peatfield is also here on the 2nd floor.

 Villa Market

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

An excellent supermarket with lots of imported products including Australian beef. I do however prefer to shop at Big C Extra in Pattaya Klang for my meat.

Villa Market butcher

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

Having said that, there is certainly a great choice of quality meat products here.

Rib Eye grass fed Aussie beef 

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

A very good price at B306 or $12 AUD, very good flavour but a little tough, overall good value for the price.

Coffee shop inside Villa Market.

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

Enjoy a coffee while you shop, quite a good liquor section here as well. 

Wine Connection

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

Excellent liquor store however I noticed today it was not open till 5 pm.

Very good range from around the world

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants Supermarket

I’m a great fan of their restaurants in Bangkok & Samui, sadly they seem reluctant to come to Pattaya.

 24 hour fitness

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

Not to sure who is going to turn up at 4 am. 🙂

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants Supermarket

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants 

There certainly are many Starbucks in Pattaya which suits me fine.

The latest restaurant to open,

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

Recently opened & on my list to try soon.

Beerfest

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

Right next d0or to Firepork, it used to be located on 2nd Rd near Big C,

Pork Knuckle

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants Supermarket

Here is Nathan Corbert doing battle with the knuckle. Before he retired in 2013 Nathan was 11 times the Muay Thai world champion in 3 different weight divisions.

The Avenue is worth a visit

Avenue Pattaya Restaurants

There are lots more shops including banks & real estate offices.

Robin Hood Tavern

Robin Hood Tavern

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Pattaya Beach Road fast food

January 26, 2018 by David Herd

Building the Bay beside Soi 6

Pattaya Beach Road fast food

Pattaya Beach Road fast food

Pattaya Beach Road fast food at the newly developed Bay shopping complex. Popular at night for live music & cold beer. Starbucks is one of my regular beach haunts.

From my condo.

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodTaken from my condo at Markland in Soi 1, just a short walk to the Bay.

Right opposite the beach.

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodSo glad they preserved this magnificent tree in front of the shops.

It’s finally finished. 

Pattaya Beach Road fast food

The finished product sits between Soi 5 & Soi 6, you can clearly see the North Shore condo building in Soi 5.

Of course Soi 6 is the wildest street in Pattaya, at night it really goes mad. To see what I mean just follow THIS LINK.

First tennants

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodStarbucks & McDonald’s were the first, who would have guessed. 🙂 Now Boots chemist are there & soon a large Korean shop will open.

I’m a regular at Starbucks for breakfast, here you can see the lovely Starbucks girls presenting me with a croissant & candle on my birthday.

Beergarden 

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodNothings happens here through the day however it fires up when the sun goes down.

Here they come.

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodCustomers start to arrive, plenty of cold beer here to keep everybody happy.

Pattaya Beach Road fast food

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodReminds me a little of the “pop up” Yatai restaurants in Fukuoka.

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Solo artist.

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodThis guy was very good so I hung around for while to hear him play. It’s only a five minute walk home for me.

Maccas at the Bay

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodGreat location opposite the beach.

 New restaurant bar.

Pattaya Beach Road fast food

This will be a popular spot to watch the sunsets.

Chill at the Bay

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodLarge outdoor area plus two floors inside.

Lets hope the blonde will be there. 🙂

Pattaya Beach Road fast food

Right now she is heading for Starbucks.

Coming soon

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodNow this will be a very welcome addition.

Very quiet during the Covid-19 crisis

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodMany Pattaya businesses are devastated now in February 2020.

It will take years to recover

Pattaya Beach Road fast foodAt least Starbucks is still here, I am there most mornings.

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Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

November 27, 2017 by David Herd

Fascinating Thai history

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand is about 80 kms north of Bangkok, however we were travelling from Pattaya so it was a 2.5 hour drive. The first thing we saw was this little dancing elephant.

I don’t like to see them trained like this.

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 They are treated cruelly in the training process which is very sad.

Enjoying the ride

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 This activity is fine, but I wish they would stop the cruel training.

These ruins are all over the city.

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

It seems 90% was destroyed by people from Myanmar.  It was capital of the Kingdom of Siam, and a prosperous international trading port, from 1350 until razed by the Burmese in 1767.

 My travelling companions

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

The 3 Amigos, Bill, Paul & Ron.

The local transport

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 These little Tuk Tuks are very cute.

 Hotel ext door to Temple

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Very impressive

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 I was surprised to see how many ruined temples there were.

Quite spectacular

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 Certainly exceeded my expectations. 

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 We struck a beautiful day with a light breeze.

Very popular with tourists

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya Lots of tourists everywhere.

Lots of cameras here. 🙂

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

I prefer my Canon Ixus however I also use my phone or some.

There is a lot to enjoy here.

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

We were too lazy to go up the stairs.

Too may Buddhas are never enough. 🙂

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

I do like the yellow scarves. 🙂

Here we are at  Wat Phra Sri Sanphet 

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand’s ancient capital of Ayutthaya until the city was completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Wikipedia

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 Not may tourists here.

Why did the elephant cross the road?

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

Because anything the chicken can do he can do better. 🙂

Temple flooded October 3 2021

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

A section of the wall on the southern side of Wat Chula Manee in Bang Ban district collapsed at about 5.30am after the Chao Phraya river overflowed, inundating communities around the temple. The grounds of the ancient temple were left 2 metres under water, damaging about 20 pagodas containing ashes of local residents’ ancestors.

Finally lunch then back home.

Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand

 Col One Love Restaurant was a bit of a tourist trap, we didn’t do our research & took our drivers advice. (kickbacks would apply here) Food was ok but not good value.

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Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville

October 29, 2017 by David Herd

Ideal spot to chill out

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville

Sokha Beach Resort SihanoukvilleSokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville has a great pool & a beautiful private sandy beach. Exceptional food & very good rooms, what more could you possibly want? 🙂

Pool bar

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville Cocktails or a cold beers at the pool bar.

There are two room sections, we stayed at the cheaper option, the Sokha Express. You still have full use of all the facilities, for a great room rate just book through THIS LINK.

If you prefer the Sokha Beach Resort use THIS LINK for a discount.

It doesn’t get much better than this. 🙂

Sokha Beach Resort SihanoukvilleRarely were there many pople in the pool which made it absolutely ideal.

But wait, there’s more……

Sokha Beach Resort SihanoukvilleThe beautiful beach has pure white sand and warm tropical water.

The beach goes on forever, where are the people???

Sokha Beach Resort SihanoukvilleGenerally Asian people like to stay out of the sun so us foreigners have the place to ourselves. 🙂

 The main building

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville Breakfast is served here & it’s as good as it gets a you can imagine.

The property is huge

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville The deck is around 500 meters from the main building & pool. It’s worth the walk however, you have the choice of two excellent restaurants, Lemongrass & the Lotus.

Why do they call it “The Deck”?

Sokha Beach Resort SihanoukvilleWell it’s pretty bloody obvious if you ask me. 🙂

Lemongrass Restaurant

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville Food was very good & the place almost deserted.

Soup to die for.

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville

I really do love my soup.

Serendipity Beach

Serendipity Beach SihanoukvilleThis is where most people dine at night, it’s the net beach & all the action is here. Only a 10 minute Tuk Tuk ride.

Tuk Tuk

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville The ten minute ride to Serendipity is only $2 or $3 USD.

Lovely ladies They were working at a wedding that was in the hotel grounds.

This is supposed to be happy hour. 🙂

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville Nobody looks happy, & in fact there certainly were not. 🙂

Drinks are 2 for one at happy hour between 5 & 7 pm.

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Pizzas & burgers are reasonably priced as well.

The Beach Bar

Sokha Beach Resort Sihanoukville Sadly is closes around 7.30 pm.

I guess they want you at their casino.

Sokha Beach Resort SihanoukvillePart of the hotel & when we went there there were more staff than customers.

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Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia

October 26, 2017 by David Herd

40 minutes by fast boat.

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia is only 40 minutes by fast boat. It seems  a little like Koh Samui 25 years ago, lots of backpackers & hippies.

Leaving Plantation Beach

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaThe fare each way to Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia is $13 USD.

500 Horsepower

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaA very fast smooth ride.

 Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia Pommie backpackers

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaThere were 4 or 5 English backpackers shrieking to each other over the engine noise, as you can see Steve is not too impressed. 🙂

 Our first glimpse of the island.

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaIt was like travelling back in time. 🙂

Vagabonds

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaVagabonds cafe I’m sure has seen it’s share of vagabonds, however this is the first visit by the famous FiveStarVagabond. 🙂 🙂 🙂

The Rising Sun

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaWe settled here for a couple of cold beers and a Phad Thai, the place is run by 3 friendly Italians from Milano.

And here they are…..

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia Living the dream on Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia.

Hard at work

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia Well somebody has to do the heavy lifting. 🙂

Crystal clear water here.

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaAs you would expect for a tropical island.

The essence of Koh Rong

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia This shot captures the essence of Koh Rong for me,  a lazy tropical island full of backpackers & hippies.

Talking about backpackers…..

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaHere is a perfect example, sadly I arrived 30 years too late. 🙂

Guess I’ll go fishing instead. 🙂

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia Crystal clear water & lots of fish big & small.

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia

Koh Rong Island Sihanoukville CambodiaA nice way to explore the island would be to hire a log tail boat.

Life is very very casual here.

Koh Rong Sihanoukville CambodiaYou can rent a room overlooking the beach for around $10 USD per night.

Use THIS LINK to book & get an excellent discount.

Back to Sihanoukville

Koh Rong Sihanoukville Cambodia We had a bigger boat which took 5 minutes longer.

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Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

October 24, 2017 by David Herd

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai Province Sacred site

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep, this temple is often referred to as “Doi Suthep” although this is actually the name of the mountain where it’s located. Perched on top of the mountain 15 kms from the city. 

You have a choice

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Climb the 300 steps to the top or take the tram. I compromised by taking the tram up & walking down. 🙂

At peace among the trees

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Our driver told us there were 2,200 temples in Chiang Mai province. 

Lots of gold here.

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep 

Featuring a photo of the new King.

Lots of Thai people paying respect.

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

As well as Thai there seemed to be a lot of Chinese tourists.

 Lots of steps

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Lots of steps & it was a very hot day, like most days in Thailand. 🙂

A view of Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep 

The view from the Temple.

Posing with the bell.

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

My friend Steven Bates & I taking a photo opportunity at the Chiang Mai Province Sacred site.

Naga decoration

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Background on Thailand: 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. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. 

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Steve has found a new friend.

More elephants

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Magnificent animals, magnificent statues. 🙂

Shame about the advertising.

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

The signs do seem out of place here.

It’s a long way down.

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep 

As I said earlier I took the steps. 🙂

I really like this shot. 🙂

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

The children look great in their traditional clothes.

Coffee time before heading to our hotel.

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

The coffee here is quite famous, sadly I prefer Starbucks. 🙂

Asia’s best coffee

Chiang Mai Doi Suthep

Is the claim, this nice lady ran the coffee shop.

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Four Aussies Chiang Mai

October 18, 2017 by David Herd

Our Hotel was in a great location

Four Aussies Chiang Mai 

Four Aussies Chiang MaiFour Aussies Chiang Mai Adventure, our hotel the Dusit Princess is the white building on the left. Without a doubt this is the very best location in Chiang Mai.

A terrific hotel in the very best location in Chiang Mai, book through THIS LINK for a discounted room rate.

 Across the road from our hotel

Five Aussies Chiang MaiBurger King & Hard Rock Cafe are there if you don’t want to eat Thai food. 🙂

Of course sometimes it rains.

Four Aussies Chiang MaiWhen it rains in Thailand it really rains. 🙂

 Opposite the Dusit Princess.

Four Aussies Chiang MaiOnly 50 meters up the road is the famous night market.

 Entrance to the night market

Four Aussies Chiang MaiNot just a night market but lot’s of bars & restaurants, many specializing in live seafood.

Forty winks

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Relaxing at the night market.

LadyBoys everywhere. 🙂

Four Aussies Chiang MaiIt looks like Patrick has found some soul mates. 🙂

Of course if you want a massage

Four Aussies Chiang MaiThere are many available not as suspect as this one. 🙂

 Three Aussies

Four Aussies Chiang Mai AdventureHere are 3 of the 4 Aussies on this trip besides Patrick, Steven & Justin Bates & yours truly David Herd.

Patrick is around 200 cm tall. 🙂

Four Aussies Chiang Mai Adventure He returned to his home in Singapore for his 51st birthday on October 8.

 Le Meridien Hotel

Four Aussies Chiang Mai AdventureAnother great location, for a terrific room rate just book through THIS LINK.

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The Meridien has an excellent Italian restaurant.

So many food outlets

Four Aussies Chiang Mai AdventureIn fact I’m doing a separate blog on some of the great Chiang Mai restaurants we found, including David’s Kitchen & Whole Earth which were both excellent. 

Four Aussies Chiang Mai Adventure

Four Aussies Chiang Mai Adventure We flew Nok Air return from Bangkok & I must say it was an absolute pleasure, the best budget airline I have flown with.

Dusit Princess good rooms & great location

Remarkable Temple Chiang Mai Thailand

A terrific hotel in the very best location in Chiang Mai, book through THIS LINK for a discounted room rate.

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