Thailand
11-Aug-00
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Thailand
We made 3 "visits" to Thailand on this trip; traversing the entire length of the country by train from Padang Besar to Nong Khai. We spent most of our time split between the islands of Surat Thani and Bangkok.
Hello to friends old and new:
"Bolton" Bill Knowlton, "Brian" Nitiwat Tejavanija, Peggy Rubens, George & Christine Twinem, and Michael Zakrewsky from Bangkok,
Joe & Cathy Keenan from Ko Phan Nguyan
Col Teaho, Clare Argyle, Lee Greenhalgh, Michael Christy, Jandi, Charla & Keile Johnson, and Norelle & Sandy Mallett from Hat Yao,
Jan the tattooed German from Samui,
Garry Woodcock and Julie Robinson from the Lembar ferry
Nong, Jane and Bill Heine from Haad Rin
Marjory Nisbit and Philip Hatvany from the train ride
Show Larger | Padang Besar, Changwat Songkhla, Thailand (ปาดังเบซาร์) | Show on map |
Thai Entry and exit stamps
Our first visit to Thailand on this trip we entered Thailand on 26-Jul in Padang Basar on the Malaysian border and departed for Cambodia on 11-Aug
Show Larger | Nong Khai, Changwat Nong Khai, Thailand (หนองคาย) | Show on map |
Our 2nd trip and 3rd Thai entry stamps; Bangkok and Nong Khai.
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Thai flag for our backpacks
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Thai currency
500 Baht note with coins of various smaller denominations. The Baht (THB) is a Southeast Asian standard. It hovered around 40 to the dollar whilst we were there. That's the king on the banknote.
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Beer Chang
Essentially a local version of Carlsberg Elephant (chang is Thai for elephant). It's a pilsner style and usually served in 600ml bottles. Drink fast before it gets warm!