Burma Bill

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So what! Let them enjoy life together. Where I lived in Lanna, the local head monk was known as being gay and he had a younger Thai lad as "Temple Boy" . Sadly, both passed away as the result of AIDS, as did others in the village. No further comment from me.

Do you come here often??

Very fanny?

Also to Vientianne in Laos, via Nong Khai. In those days, to avoid the long queues at the Thai Embassy, you could employ the services of a Laos agent, several of whom were parked with their white vans opposite the Embassy. For 1,000 baht he completed all the paperwork. You left your passport with him and retired to a pre-arranged hotel. The next day around 11am, he would present your passport at hotel reception with the new visa - EASY! I had no qualms about leaving my passport as it was a very lucrative business for the Laotians which they did not want to upset.

Just like I did when I lived in Lanna https://www.rainforum.org/images/rainforum/rwh-rural.jpg

Yes indeed, a very nice experience. If my memory is correct, I believe the old restaurant and kitchen cars were constructed of wood in which gas cylinders were placed for heating the cooking woks! The food was always hot and freshly cooked, the beer always chilled.

With respect, not in my opinion. Go for it State Railways of Thailand. Back in the old days (25 years in my case), there were no budget airlines. It was bus, car or train. I regularly took the train from Lampang or Chiang Mai to Bangkok and it was always a treat to be able to book a seat in the Restaurant Car and enjoy a freshly cooked hot Thai meal, prepared in the Kitchen Car in woks over gas burners. Chilled Beer Chang and Singha Beer were available to wash down your food, whilst enjoying the scenery from the train. Leo Beer was not around back in those days. A great experience. A beer ban on trains?? Back in 2023 I travelled by train from Don Mueang Airport to Chiang Mai and chilled cans of Beer Chang were readily available from vendors for passengers consumption.

Yes indeed. When I retired to live in Northern Thailand 25 years ago, PAI was known as the unofficial "capital" of The Golden Triangle. You could still see 1960's style hippies wandering the streets. Along with the alcohol, drugs were widely available including Yaba, heroin/opium and cannabis (illegal at that time). It was a "junkie" resort. With the recent legalization of marijuana, I am sure PAI has become an even greater magnet for the addicts.

I sincerely hope this transpires and that Thai media outlets follow up on this story to confirm the young lad's wishes are fulfilled. The best of luck Young Mister Pond.

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IMO the Northern (Lanna) Thai dish KHAO SOY. A chunky chicken leg served with noodles in a coconut milk curry sauce. Served with Coriander and a side dish of chopped red onion, pickled cabbage and limes (for juice). Absolutely delicious.

I totally agree. TAT's "Safe and Trusted" Thailand slogan - absolute rubbish!

Yes indeed. More punch-ups at the resorts providing AN with more news coverage!