2021 UPDATE – Unfortunately it is now much harder to get a driving license in Trat. The reason is that the immigration office will no longer issue the letter of residence that is required...read more...
The Latest Posts
Loy Krathong Festival 2012
If it’s full moon in November then it’s Loy Krathong in Thailand. This is a water festival where people basically apologise to the river spirits for polluting the waterways of Thailand...read more...
The Sinking of HTMS Chang. Thailand’s Largest Wreck Dive Site.
On 22 November the Thai Navy finally got round to sinking a decommissioned ship, the HTMS Chang, formerly the USS Lincoln Country. The aim is to create a new dive site and artificial reef off the...read more...
Around the Salakphet Bay Area
Look on a map of Koh Chang and you’ll see there’s a large bay in the south-east of the island. A bay that surprisingly few visitors actually make it to. But either rent a scooter or...read more...
The Kai Bae ( Semi ) Bypass * Update *
It’s not often that I delve into the world of road building but it appears that, after years of rumours, the road around the back ( inland ) of Kai Bae is being built. Way back before tourism...read more...
What’s New & Exciting in Klong Son?
Not a lot. But that doesn’t mean you should overlook Klong Son, as many people seem to do as they race from the ferry pier to the west coast beaches. As such, virtually all visitors to the...read more...
A Few Photos of Southern Klong Prao Beach
Just a few pics to show you what you can expect if you are staying south of the river estuary on Klong Prao beach. These photos taken on 1 November, just at the start of the High Season, so certain...read more...
Koh Chang in October – Beaches & Waterfall
This is a recent video of Koh Chang, taken, I guess, earlier this month as the sky still seems a bit overcast. It’s a nice overview of some of the main areas of the island and will give you an...read more...