On Leaving Thailand

As we prepare to leave Thailand we reflect on a few quirky things we've noticed during our 20 day stay. Here they are:

• Traffic lights with a digital display that counts down the seconds until your take-off from the intersection. These are a fantastic invention and should be compulsory in all major cities. No one runs a red light here.
• There are loads of cats with broken (or missing) tails in Thailand. Does this also suggetst something about the traffic?
• Thai people seem to have a dry sense of humour. You're not quite sure whether they're joking or not when they talk to you.
• Every phone call requires a different coloured phone box. For international calls you may need to use a yellow phone or an orange and green coloured one. Both require a different sort of phone card which can often be bought at 7/11 but not always. For local calls use the blue phones however we do not recommend trying to book accomodation this way. You will either need lots and lots of coins or a translater from the travel agency.
• AND A FINAL TIP... Do not bring 25kg of luggage each! WEll, we are going to a country with a temperature almost 20 degrees cooler. But the numerous boat crews and taxi drivers are not impressed with us and complain audibly "So Heavy!" Girls, all you need in a bikini and a sarong. Guys, boardies and a tank-top.