Assorted notes

Bangkok
Khao San Road

Lumpinee Muay Thai Stadium - Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (2 September?)
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - Take the boat to Pier Tha Tien and then take the ferry to cross the river,

Day trips:
Ayutthaya?
Floating market?
 


5 September -> Bangkok to Samui

Night train - http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Ko_Samui
Combined train + ferry fares can be bought at Bangkok Hualamphong station

8 September -> Full Moon Party - Koh Phangan, Haad Rin
Samui to Koh Phangan and back
http://www.lomprayah.com/E/fullmoon.html

11 September -> Samui to Bangkok

Thailand trivia

#1 - Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never colonized by a European power. Thailand actually translates to land of the free
#2 - The power plug, Thai plug or TIS116-2549 is unique in the world as it allows to connect North American flat blade plugs and Europlugs. Smart!

Thailand by the chefs

Great TV shows about Thailand food and culture.

By British chef Gordon Ramsay:



And by American chef Anthony Bourdain