We would like to thank the following people and organisations that made our holiday the best ever:

The management and staff of the Ibis Siam Hotel Bangkok - you guys know how it do it! Never a friendlier bunch you will come across...thanks heaps! The following is a copy of Ron's e-mail to the hotel:

I and two of my friends spent a couple of days in your premises on two occasions and we have nothing but praise for your staff and everybody concerned with our stay. We found them to be one of the friendliest encountered in our many trips to your wonderful country (this is about our sixth trip). We had such a pleasant stay there that we will definitely be coming back and we are telling all our friends of the great time we had there and telling them that it's the only place to stay in Bangkok. Thanking you again for a pleasurable trip and providing such a happy staff that catered to our every need.

Yours faithfully, Ron Parsons

Maki and One from Maki's Bar Bangkok - don't worry Maki and One, I'm sure we'll find jobs for you in Australia lol!

The girls from Top Charoen Optical (Pratanum) Bangkok - we are busily saving that 5,000,000 baht to get you all out here to show us Aussies what real customer service is all about!

Albert The Irishman - one funny fella! Thanks for the beers mate!

Ruam from John #5 Bar Pattaya - now that's a bar...! You are one fine person and I'll see you next time I am in Pattaya! Thanks for the many laughs and the friendship!

The German couple we shared breakfast with one morning - the language barrier did not stop us having plenty of laughs! Sorry, we can't remember your names but we won't forget the faces!

Bob The Aussie Thai and his partner Chada - thanks guys! You showed us sights and places that only the "locals" get to see. You're great fun and we had a ball with you. Stay well and we'll see you next trip when I will bring you another supply of Vegemite!

To our Korean and Russian friends - language differences prevented lengthy communication but you are all a crazy, fun bunch! Keep on partying!

The Korean Family Swimming Carnival team - you are are funniest bunch of crazy folk we have seen in ages! You can't swim to save yourselves but you never let a lack of skill stand in the way of a good time! Hats off to you all and keep up the good work.

Our little mate from The Original Mandarin Massage Centre Pattaya - you must have written the book on exemplary customer service! We certainly felt relaxed and at ease with the world after one of your therapeutic massage sessions! See you next time in Pattaya. Thanks also for the great deep sea fishing trip you organised for John and his Russian mates.

The management and staff of Sunset Cafe Guest House Pattaya - a great place for a delicious Thai meal and a beer. Just beside the Grand Sole Hotel and close to The Hard Rock Hotel. You will struggle to find better. Thanks guys!

Boon Rawd Brewery (Singha Corporation) Thailand - we enjoyed your products very much!

Finally we would like to thank the research centre of the Cultural Diversity Department of The University of Hardnoks, Brisbane Australia that made this study and research trip possible. Without the support of this University the trip and the resulting research papers would have been impossible. You know who you are and we thank you dearly. In time many other Aussie blokes and girls will thank you as well! Hip hip hoorah!!!!