Tim in Thailand

Shortcut guide to Bangkok

Where to stay
What to do
Where to eat

Have a look at what they suggest -
https://www.savoredjourneys.com/city-guide-to-bangkok/

September - You know you have lived in Thailand when...

The traffic jam on the road does not matter
- the pavement is empty...

After moving to Bangkok I have become aware of things which are now normal to me because I live here – and subsequently a facebook site about this “You Know You've Lived In Thailand when.....” – https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouKnowYouveLivedinThailandwhen/

so once a month I will contribute to this.

A trip to Australia

I needed to leave Thailand because my work changed - so I went to Australia to visit the family.

Lunch at the Valley Kitchen.

We visited when a number of bikers visited with their decorated bikes.

Always time to see the Hornbills

and of course the wrapped trees...

Then onto Wisteria Cottages - a wonderful place to escape.

Jemma fed the cows and collected some eggs - whilst we had hot chocolate at 'Heavenly Chocolate'.

Then there was a visit to the Giraween National Park.

Dr Roberts Waterhole,

the granite arch, the trails

and some Kangaroos of course.

Returning to Wisteria Cottages there was 'Snow' to play with.

Then we visited Wallangara Railway Station

where there the two sizes of railway track DO NOT meet.

Google Maps (App) - holiday - Post 2

Where have I been?

Description

Google Maps makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best places in town and the information that you need to get there.

Get there faster with real-time updates
• Beat traffic with real-time ETAs and traffic conditions
• Catch your bus, train or car-share with real-time transport info
• Save time with automatic re-routing based on live traffic, incidents and road closures
• Don't miss a turn or exit with lane guidance
• Find pit stops along your route like petrol stations and coffee spots

Discover places and explore like a local
• Find top-rated restaurants and local businesses, wherever you are
• Decide on the best places to go with reviews, ratings and pictures of foods and interiors
• Plan your visit and see menus, make reservations and find when places are typically busiest
• Help others discover the best places by sharing reviews, photos and more
• Save places that you want to or often visit, and quickly find them later from any computer or device

Experience the Google Maps difference
• Offline maps to search and navigate without an Internet connection
• Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, shops, museums and more
• Indoor maps to quickly find your way inside big places like airports, shopping centres and stadiums
• Comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries and territories
• Transport schedules and maps for over 15,000 cities
• Detailed business information on over 100 million places

* Some features not available in all countries
* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

The interest is increasing with using this App when I am looking for coffee shops. BUT then I am told to worry about all these people keeping tags on where I am.

Do you worry? This is our trip to Chachoengsao...

Cost: Free

Ease of use: simple

Comment: wonderful - and there are things they add

Link: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/google-maps-navigation-transport/

For more App Reviews please click here.

National Park bans plastic

If you are visiting a National Park in Thailand please remember the ban on Plastic.

A magician amongst genius...

Truly magical

Amorn Lake Front

Amorn Lake Front is somewhere near home and it was wonderful - click here for the whole review.

Phone Number: 096 945 6462
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amorn.lakefront
Wongnai: https://www.wongnai.com/reviews
Approximate Price: $$$$$
Address: สัมมากร รามคำแหง
Hours: 11am - 12pm

10 ways to fall asleep on a plane

The easiest way I found to go to sleep was to travel in the same month so there were no new films to watch...

Walking Routes in Bangkok 3 - Thon Buri

Route Three of the Walking Routes in Bangkok.

Stop 1: Uncle's Noodle Restaurant - this was very busy with the locals

location: https://goo.gl/maps/Qt8S4iqF5KL2

Stop 2: Wat Arun Ratchawaram Rathchaworamawihan OR Wat Arun - The Temple of the Dawn - this is such a beautiful place and has recently been renovated

location: https://goo.gl/maps/U61Kq47RQQ12

Stop 3: Bang Luang Mosque - an impressive place to visit

location: https://goo.gl/maps/T6ermU2C4wF2

Stop 4: Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan - wow, next to the river and an enormous bell and a very big seated Buddha

location: https://goo.gl/maps/3UzDyg11yDt

Stop 5: Mae Kuan Yin Shrine ศาลเจ้าเกียนอันเกง - a Taoist Temple, next to the river
location: https://goo.gl/maps/dv3rHNcg2Z82

Stop: Baan Kudichin Museum - a museum and coffee shop devoted to celebrating the ancient Portuguese area

location: https://goo.gl/maps/dv3rHNcg2Z82

Stop 6: The Church of Santa Cruz - a Catholic Church built in 1770

location: https://goo.gl/maps/32a91RGk2om

Stop 7: Wat Prayunwongsawat Worawiharn - with a very large whitewashed stupa
location: https://goo.gl/maps/C7j47zmcqbM2

Stop 8: Guwatil Islam - unfortunately it was closed for renovation
location: https://goo.gl/maps/n6B5DEQ46392

Stop 9: The Princess Memorial Park - it was not open when we visited

location: https://goo.gl/maps/5XeMEskZ4fR2

Stop: Chao Pho Suea Shrine - a small Chinese Shrine

location: https://goo.gl/maps/JQwzcDvAy752

Stop 10: Wat Anongkharam Worawhawiharn
location: https://goo.gl/maps/x4GWL7KbqAo

Stop 11: Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram Worawhawiharn - is a glorious temple and nearly empty!
location: https://goo.gl/maps/4ifGc3oRiBn

Walking Route One in Bangkok - Yaowarat.
Walking Route Two in Bangkok - Nang Leong.
Walking Route Three in Bangkok - Thon Buri.
Walking Route in Bangkok - John Bush and more.
Walking Route in Bangkok - Bangkok Dolls and more.