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If you want something small, then both the Oriental and the Shangri-La do dinner-cruises on the old rice-barge type boats, only about ten tables on each cruise, goes down to the Royal Long-Boat marina and back again. Small, intimate, great food, but pricey, of course.

Just at the early stage of considering an opportunity that has presented itself. Premises that could be an independent minimart, or 7-11 / FamilyMart franchise. Side soi off of Sukhumvit, about 300m from a BTS, many hotels and condos. Nearest mart is about 300m away (7-11). What are the usual gross margins on items sold in an independent minimart? What are the usual gross margins on items sold in a 7-11 or FamilyMart? Thanks

The old Londoner Pub, when it was at Suk33, always got extensions, but not sure if the new location will?

I have also appealed on this site in the past for builders, tilers etc. Not easy to find. I recently had a guy to tile my bathroom floor and walls, It was OK, but no better than that. Tiling was 'OK', but his team also fitted a new door and doorframe, a disaster! I am in Thong Lo area. The other point when requesting these details, is to state your location. Most workmen will not travel far for a job in Bangkok.

Excellent log and looks like a wonderful trip, great pics. I have taken note of some of the routings, thanks. A few questions: Do you feel the CRF type of bike is essential for the type of off-road tracks you used? I have a Honda Phantom 200cc. Would it be manageable on that? Either on a CRF or another bike, would it be possible with a passenger? Did you only use Google Maps? Or also another app? Several pics showed your day's route, is that from google? Many thanks for the inspiration. Paul

I have used Chula MD Pharmacy and they are great, well priced and huge stock. They used to deliver, but worth asking now. Chula MD, 942 25 Rama IV Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Use skyscanner to see which airlines serve the route, timings and approximate pricing, then go direct to the airline website to get the best price.

Cheapest place in town (for all pharmacy needs) and totally legit. https://goo.gl/maps/1V8aKErifpUagj2F9

Great report on the bike and the island, many thanks.

Where in Bangkok are you? Best to state that, as most tradesmen will not travel very far. I have a guy in the Thonglor / Rama 4 area, he starts next week to replace a bathroom. I have not used him before, but he comes highly recommenced by friends. If the geographic area works for you, I am happy to report after the work is done.

Josh is an English guy, grew up in Bangkok, from age 4 to 19 years, now a Singer/Songwriter studying at LIPA, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.

These songs were written while Josh was growing up in Bangkok, inspired by his experiences here, have a listen: Fly Home: Eternity: Hope you enjoy.