have arrived safe and sound in Bangkok and have picked up bethany. Stayed in a pretty grim hostle the 1st nite bt was only 300 bhat and had a bed and air con so did the job! found a far nicer place for this eve with a pool on the roof which is very handy in the extrme heat. Have done some bartering today aswell, bethany it has to be said is better than me she would definately win in a competition!! plan to have one nite here then move on to kanchanaburi or cha...