Riots! On our last evening in Bangkok we visited Khao Shan Road, a popular tourist center for Westerners. On the return journey, the roads around the democracy monument have been closed. We walk through anyway and see people all dressed in red t-shirts listening to speeches being broadcast from a lorry. After some enquires, I gather that these are anti-govornment protesters and that a large meeting is planned the next day. In order to avoid the city center, ...

Anyone who thinks that London is busy and overcrowded, that France is cheap or Spain hot, should come to Bangkok! Roads are filled with cars motor bikes and tuk tuks while the footways have inpromptu market stalls every few metres selling food of every description. Scattered around the city are several wats or buddist temples which provide a welcome relief to the noise. There are far too many to list here but highlights include the emerald buddha (made of jade),...