The Spirit of Thailand
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Michael J.
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Re: Where do I live
It's not so far from Bangkok an 50 min drive and the same distance to Pattaya. So go for shopping great but live at Banbueng. Quiet and peacefully small town.
It's not so far from Bangkok an 50 min drive and the same distance to Pattaya. So go for shopping great but live at Banbueng. Quiet and peacefully small town.
AC016
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Re: Where do I live
lol, funny that you post this pic. Very cute. I asked my six year old daughter if she wanted to try dads d80 - she has a good eye. She said, "no daddy, it's to big. I will just use mommy's little one." lol
lol, funny that you post this pic. Very cute. I asked my six year old daughter if she wanted to try dads d80 - she has a good eye. She said, "no daddy, it's to big. I will just use mommy's little one." lol
Michael J.
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Re: Where do I live
Back to 1995 I was burnt out and it was something to do new. Traveling around the world I felt in love with Thailand and its people as well as the nature and everything. I thought that time I found peace.
As I can remember, I aged 6, my teacher told our class about Thailand. I wanted to go to Thailand so bad and he inspired me. My dad, may he rest in peace, was shouting at me and called me stupid. He didn't know but this was the time that I kept Thailand always in my mind and heart. Never told him about my plans again. It was the time which took me to a lonely but not lonesome rider, who never told anyone again thoughts, plans or feelings.
Today I forgave my dad, I changed my attitude and I did my way, like Frank Sinatra sang.
As a matter of fact, there are more reason why Thailand but not cos of my wife. I meet her 5 years after I settled down in Thailand. That 5 years, alone and no ladies or some bed-stories, I found myself. And exactly this time I met my beloved wife. She took me as what I am. Not more not less.
O.K. this was now lot of writing. Sorry for that.
Back to 1995 I was burnt out and it was something to do new. Traveling around the world I felt in love with Thailand and its people as well as the nature and everything. I thought that time I found peace.
As I can remember, I aged 6, my teacher told our class about Thailand. I wanted to go to Thailand so bad and he inspired me. My dad, may he rest in peace, was shouting at me and called me stupid. He didn't know but this was the time that I kept Thailand always in my mind and heart. Never told him about my plans again. It was the time which took me to a lonely but not lonesome rider, who never told anyone again thoughts, plans or feelings.
Today I forgave my dad, I changed my attitude and I did my way, like Frank Sinatra sang.
As a matter of fact, there are more reason why Thailand but not cos of my wife. I meet her 5 years after I settled down in Thailand. That 5 years, alone and no ladies or some bed-stories, I found myself. And exactly this time I met my beloved wife. She took me as what I am. Not more not less.
O.K. this was now lot of writing. Sorry for that.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
WhiteLight
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Re: Where do I live
Quiet & Peaceful in and around Pattaya ?????!!!!!
Nice pics
Quiet & Peaceful in and around Pattaya ?????!!!!!
Nice pics
Michael J.
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Re: Where do I live
To Pattaya I have to go 80 km as same as to Bangkok.
To Pattaya I have to go 80 km as same as to Bangkok.
dea
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Re: Where do I live
I've been to thailand once. Thailand people are very vey nice. They really helpful in terms of helping tourists. I talked to some tourists and some of them consider to settle down in thailand. They said in thailand it is very peaceful and a very nice place to spend retirement. Yeah, I love thailand!
I've been to thailand once. Thailand people are very vey nice. They really helpful in terms of helping tourists. I talked to some tourists and some of them consider to settle down in thailand. They said in thailand it is very peaceful and a very nice place to spend retirement. Yeah, I love thailand!
Michael J.
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Michael J.
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Re: Walkaround Thailand
It's a point where people passing by if they heading to Mae Hong Son. Those people are hill-tribes selling their goods for a living.
It's a point where people passing by if they heading to Mae Hong Son. Those people are hill-tribes selling their goods for a living.
Re: Walkaround Thailand
I should have clarified, is it a place that I would see, as a tourist, or a place that is mainly for the native population? This helps me to understand better as to what I'm getting to see. I would much prefer going to the interior of a country than to simply go to coastal tourist areas. I like seeing the real people in everyday life. Again, thanks for sharing.
I should have clarified, is it a place that I would see, as a tourist, or a place that is mainly for the native population? This helps me to understand better as to what I'm getting to see. I would much prefer going to the interior of a country than to simply go to coastal tourist areas. I like seeing the real people in everyday life. Again, thanks for sharing.
Michael J.
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Re: Walkaround Thailand
Going by car to Mae Hong Son people have passing by there. This mean it's not a specific place for tourist.
Going by car to Mae Hong Son people have passing by there. This mean it's not a specific place for tourist.
Michael J.
Senior Member
Re: Walkaround Thailand
I just found this:
Pang Ma Pha or Soppong is a very small town on the way from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. It's laying on the route 1095. It's a market town for the local hilltribe's, who will come to this town every Tuesday, to buy there things. The town counts about 50 houses. 5 Off them are guesthouses.
The area is famous for it's hilltribe's like the Lisu, Shan, Karen and Lahu villages, which are on walking distance from town. Nearby their are many caves, the Coffin Caves. They are known to contain very old wooden coffins carved from solid tree logs. Up to 6m long, the coffins are typically suspended on wooden scaffolds inside the caves and bound with ceremonial tassels. Some off them are still intact. The coffins are of unknown age and origin.
Getting to Soppong is possible by minivan or by local bus from both sides. It's a long journey to come to Soppong, but the screnery is magnificent.
Pang Ma Pha (Soppong) Travel Guide - TravBuddy
I just found this:
Pang Ma Pha or Soppong is a very small town on the way from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. It's laying on the route 1095. It's a market town for the local hilltribe's, who will come to this town every Tuesday, to buy there things. The town counts about 50 houses. 5 Off them are guesthouses.
The area is famous for it's hilltribe's like the Lisu, Shan, Karen and Lahu villages, which are on walking distance from town. Nearby their are many caves, the Coffin Caves. They are known to contain very old wooden coffins carved from solid tree logs. Up to 6m long, the coffins are typically suspended on wooden scaffolds inside the caves and bound with ceremonial tassels. Some off them are still intact. The coffins are of unknown age and origin.
Getting to Soppong is possible by minivan or by local bus from both sides. It's a long journey to come to Soppong, but the screnery is magnificent.
Pang Ma Pha (Soppong) Travel Guide - TravBuddy
Michael J.
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Michael J.
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Re: Walkaround Thailand
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Friends like fishing at Bangsaen
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