Amazing strange interesting place ! Yet again walked miles saw the amazing 80 ft reclining Buddha loads fascinating temples and more Buddha 's got totally drenched when walking and heavens opened but hey it was warm ! Surprised to see Boots chemist ah home ! Walked to the Grand Palace but found it closed within 3/4 hr of us getting there so no point in spending £16 to go in when need a few hours. Had a trip on the river which was interesting. At night went down ...

After Bangkok off to Phuket to relax for 9 days nice hotel near beach hired scooter first day went to Patong -- not impressed very busy and we thought ' tacky ' got stopped by police for not wearing helmets policeman lovely and friendly !! Told us to go to station and pay £6 then stopped traffic with smile so I could cross busy road shouting have a nice day ! Didn't stay long ! Off to a lovely beach but bit busy. Went inland to see Big Buddha bit disappointing ...