The trains in Thailand are quite OK. But as usual, the casues are human factors. The real problem lies with extreme complacency and a lack of discipline. “Ratchaphruek” is a royal flower festival hosted by the Thai government held in Chiangmai. I’m very doubtful how the State Railway of Thailand’s promise to “urgently seek measures [...]

I woke up at about 7.00am. Jack Daniels was still bobbing in my head, but I was sober enough to start off on a long bus journey to be broken at Kanchanaburi. Realising that I was late, I picked up my backpack without washing up and stepped out of the hotel room. As the only [...]

It poured in the night and drizzled a bit in the morning. I figured that I would never be able to see all the scenic spots I encountered en route to Sangklaburi if I tried to retrace my steps on one of the ramshackle buses. I had to charter a vehicle that would allow me [...]

I’m leaving for Bangkok tomorrow, 8th Aug 2009. On the morning of the 9th, I’ll be taking an early morning bus to Kanchanaburi.
Kanchanaburi was the first place I visited on my first visit to Thailand some 25 years ago. I don’t think I’ll remember anything. It’s been a long time and I’ve come a long [...]

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Singapore To Beijing On A Bike by Khoo Swee Chiow
Singapore’s best known adventurer is at it again. This time, he’s not climbing a big peak, going to the Poles or staying submerged to break some world record. He’s cycling more than 8000km from Singapore to Beijing. According [...]