So we arrived back in Bangkok after an 11 and a half hour bus journey from Nong Khai. Well, crossing the Friendship Bridge back into Thailand was a doddle but we were in for some drama in Nong Khai. When we got there we planned on leaving straight away and heading to Bangkok, we just needed to change our Laos kip into Thai Baht again! Well we didnt realise that this was impossible, it can only be done in Laos because their currency is virtually worthless so no-on...

We have arrived in Bangkok and have only had a short stay - one day!! We are now heading to Chiang Mai because everything was shut due to the Kings 60th birthday yesterday!! Abit of a shame but we are coming back here anyway so we can fit it all in then. We are now at the station and preparing to leave for our 15 hour trian journey. We are just hoping that Chiang Mai will be a bit calmer then Bangkok and we can relax for a day or so before heading to Laos. Not ...