Tag Archives: Thailand

2007- Entry 1: The Arrival

Posted on August 1, 2007 by paquettepaul

As it was a holiday, the trip to JFK was quick and effortless….. then there were the security checks! It took us almost as long to get from the entrance to JFK to Terminal 4 as it did to get … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 9- Endnotes- The Traveler’s Tips

Posted on August 9, 2006 by paquettepaul

Well, the final day has arrived. Last weekend I got together with some former teachers and students at the naval base in Sataheep about three hours southeast of Bangkok on the coast. I was surprised by the arrival of my … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 6: Return of the Non-native: Bang Boh in Disguise

Posted on August 6, 2006 by paquettepaul

I woke up early this  morning and decided to go out to my old Peace Corps site, Bang Boh. The town in located about 30 kilometers outside of Bangkok. Last year every time I went out there it was with … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 5: Chieng Mai and Lampang

Posted on August 5, 2006 by paquettepaul

Got on the train for Bangkok at Lampang after a pleasant stay with Samreung and his family. Fell asleep at 8:30 and I’m surprised I managed to sleep as long as I did. Awoke about 4:00 at some stop or … Continue reading →

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2006- Entry 3: Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted on August 3, 2006 by paquettepaul

 Sitting here on my balcony at the Auberge Calao listening to the sounds of the morning– my overhead fan whipping the already muggy air; a rooster crows nearby; water splashing on a concrete floor as someone takes a bath; a … Continue reading →

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2005: Entry 10: Study in Contrasts– Sukhotai and Pattaya

Posted on August 10, 2005 by paquettepaul

The last time I was in Sukhotai was about 1975 on a school trip! The Thai “thiow” (trip) involves taking a whirlwind tour of just about everywhere possible in a set amount of time. It also means you acquire all … Continue reading →

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2005/ Entry 8: Phuket Island and Goh Phi Phi

Posted on August 8, 2005 by paquettepaul

Oh, yes! I know I’m back in the tourist zone! The bus from Pangnga arrived in the central city (amphur muang) and you are immediately assaulted by agressive taxi drivers. They have established a 350 baht ($11.00) price to go … Continue reading →

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2005/ Entry 7: Pangnga and Goh Panyee

Posted on August 7, 2005 by paquettepaul

At 9:00, I checked out of the hotel with a fond farewell to the staff. Two tourists on motorbikes pulled in just as I was leaving, so I was glad for the workers at the hotel. I crossed the two-lane … Continue reading →

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2005/ Entry 6: Khao Lak

Posted on August 6, 2005 by paquettepaul

On Saturday, I wandered around the town and explored a little more. Went to the area to northern part of the town and saw the devastation done to the coral reefs. Large and small chunks of the reef were shrewn … Continue reading →

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2005- Entry 5: Khao Lak, Pangnga, Thailand and the Tsunami Aftermath

Posted on August 5, 2005 by paquettepaul

Khao Lak, Pangnga I am sitting here alone on the veranda of the Khao Lak Bay Front Hotel watching the sun slowly descending into the Andaman Sea. I feel like I am in a colonial period novel— all teakwood, dusk, … Continue reading →

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