Travel Album - Thailand



	Thailand

We had our 2019 Christmas family trip to Bangkok and Hua Hin. I was there for personal business as well, but too bad things did not work out as planned. Yet I enjoyed the wonderful time here and so did Tino who enjoyed a bit too much and without reserve and ended up getting sick...

Santa and Santa's little helper is coming to town. <3 Tino is 2.5 y.o. now at 16kg and 91 cm tall. He's becoming a small kid now. Time just flies.

Grandpa and grandson. Thanks yeye for taking care of Tino almost 365 x 24 x 7.

Christmas Eve dinner. Thanks aunties for taking care of us. 福与感恩。

Christmas tree

Pagoda

Maeklong Railway Market. It's authentic and lively serving its local residents. A good experience.

The stores are efficient in clearing up the railway when the train arrives. The train literally passed by right in front of my face.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Gotta explore a floating market in Bangkok at least once in life.

Overall, it's much a tourist trap. I should have researched more before coming.

Resting at hotel.

Hua Hin beach. The sands are so soft.

There is really nothing much to see in Hua Hin as it was the residence of Rama IX, the late favourite Thai King, so the town preserves its calmness and serenity.

After numerous Thai meals, we tried a Greek Taverna. To our surprise, the owner is from Hong Kong whom my dad acquaints. We ended up having good conversation about retirement life and life in Thailand and Hua Hin.

Hua Hin station. Behind me was the royal waiting room for train.

Tino is playing his favourite toy -- car. Haha.

Tino had fever on the third day of the trip and stayed at hotel for one whole day. Glad he recovered in a day. Thankful.

Our driver through out the trip. Thanks John.

2010

Thailand is the first ever flight trip I had in my life. I was too young to remember anything other than the picture proof that I was in the grand palace. Anyhow, I ain't double dipping this time, so was going to places definitely I didn't go last time - the sex district. The boy street at Bangkok is definitely an eyes opener! 'tis my first time in life to this overwhelmingly welcoming gay scene. Being grabbed by the boys on both sides of the street. Just wow!

The walking street of Pattaya. Definitely BKK and Pattaya are sex heaven. The service providers look professional and cheap! Haha. But these places are too cheesy for me and honestly I was not fully thrilled. Definitely it is fun and eyes opening, especially watching the shows. Yum yum.

Despite the visible sex scene, pubs close at 12 and clubs at 3, spoiled my plan of an all-nighter! But I did have fun.

	Went to Coral Island on my own and had a great sun tan (later became a sun burn). It was relax. Oh life! =D


	I am actually a tag-along to Arthur and Dzung's trip while Dzung is in Asia for a visit. They are high school friends back in Sydney. But then I tag along Edmund for the trip. Here we are four boys visiting SE Asia! It was an enjoyable journey. Arthur had been very nice to me going to place only I am interested to go. He didn't have much fun while I had lots. It is good to have good friends.

	Dec 5 2010 was the King's birthday. He is 83 and is currently the longest monarchy ruler. Here we are at his celebration in front of the Grand Palace.
	Pimp-my-ride area in Pattaya. Cool one!	Green curry had me diarrhea!! Twice on the trip!!
	Bangkok is very much developed. I felt like I was in Hong Kong with the clean and civil environment.	I guess they show, my inner boy and girl. Haha.
	December 12, 2010. Sunny. BKK->HK Today marks the 17th and also the last day of my SE Asia trip 2010. Ah! I am happy! Although the SE Asia isn't much a surprise to me (as I've seen many from other countries before), I enjoy the trip because of the freedom and friendships that I experienced. Life just feels so good that I have the freedom to go where I want to go and I don't have any burden on me. My career is good, grate friends, family is fine; just I am very grateful to life. I appreciate it. la dolce vita. =)

	2014

In May 2014, I am yet again traveling to Bangkok. The primarily purpose is for Project Santino and the trip is very fruitful. I am in gratitude.

Then I am off to Koh Samed, an island 4 hours off from BKK on my own. It is pure sun shine, beach, water front hut chilling. It is so enjoyable. Usually these type of escape is for soul cleansing. However, my soul was so stable, peaceful and calm, there is nothing needed to be cleansed. I am purely in gratitude for my guardian angels - friends and parents. Thanks!