Currently staying at Haad Rin Beach and it is so hot. The beach is covered with people in various states on undress - its all good! This island is all about the beach - every night there are sound systems playing and alcohal to be consumed. I had a crash course in drinking buckets on the Island and they are potent! Basically you buy a bucket for 250 baht about 3 quid fifty - in it you get a 250ml of vodka (or what ever floats your boat), coke and Redbull whic...

I have been out drinking doing the clubs in Chewang. The red bull out here is lethal -its called Shark and one can keeps you up for hours! Miffy and I met Dave and Cooper who have been travelling around Asia for the last 3 months. Good company and plenty of booze - you can't lose! Alcohal is served well into the morning. Hired some bikes today (200 baht) and tested the Koh Samui roads - basically there doesnt seem to be any rules. Had a map but still got lo...

Got the Bus from Bangkok south to Surat Thani - a 14 hour overnight bus journey which included the ferry over to the islands. Kept all valuables in my day bag with me - the backpacks get stored below in the bus and are rifled through by Thai's. Had my penknife stolen but it could've been worse. A lesson learned I feel! I'm staying at a place called Charlies Huts in a beach hut right next to the clear sea. Got on the beach at 9.00 am lying in the sun - bet i...

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Hello people Bangkok is very hot and very cheap. Today is Friday and is day 5 of my trip (already starting to lose track of time)- I'm fast realising how this trip is going to change me - I'm soo glad I decided to to this! Bangkok never seems to sleep - can't get used to washing my arse with a water jet! Thai Roads are crazy and there seems to be no rules of the road - they have a green arrow for go and a red x for stop as traffic lights(amber appears ...