Hello again, Just a quic one - according to the machine I have exactly 5 minutes to write. Thank you everyone for your messages so far - we've just read them and wanted to reply quickly - we're currently in Khao San Road where it's ridiculously hot! No Dad, we're definately in Bangkok, not Preston. The river is just as dirty as the docks but has much more interesting boats on it. All without apparent health and safety qualifications. Yes I have been advent...

Hello there people, Thought I'd give you all a quick update to let you know we are surving the Thailnad protest quite weel. A bit of time around the pool yesterday and a spot of shopping and movies today in the city centre. We actaully drove past the protest the other night on a tuk tuk but were too busy screaming and crying- nothing like a tuk tuk to make you religious!! - to actually notice. Kev I think the movies were comfy but not worth the money BTW. ...

Well we made it to Thailand! After a long wait at Heathrow we boarded our plane and arrived in Bangkok 11 short hours later, feeling sleepy but excited. It didn't take long to get our bags and be met by Sylvie who took us to a nice air-conditioned car that drove us to our hotel. The hotel is gorgeous! It's right on the river and has free shuttle boats to the main river boat place every 15 minutes. There's a big swimming pool, lots of restaurants and even a helico...