One full month at Caza V1 I paid my rent today, its been a full month.This one was important as it was the first time i got an electric and water bill.I already knew the rent was 8500 baht a month.I had set a budget of 12500 baht a monthLooking at average electricity prices in…
After being here for the last 3 weeks i decided it was time to visit the beach.I called grab and headed off a few minutes later to Mae ram phueng beach.It cost me 118 baht, however as it was my first trip i got out a bit early.It appeared that the further you go the…
Passport back Everyday it is hot here. Or as I like to say “tuk won rorn mak mak”I got my passport back on Sunday with a 15 month visa.Not having my passport has made me stay close by, as its just not worth the trouble if questioned.Even though it is all legal, not carrying your…
The convenience shattered When i arrived at the airport I turned on my AIS sim card and it said NO SERVICE.This is the sim I had been paying every month while overseas so that I could keep the same number.I went to an AIS booth at the airport and they told me that Thailand had…
There is a delightful little restaurant operating all day just downstairs.The staff are very friendly.The decor inside is magnificent, and the meals and drinks i have had so far have been wonderful. I ordered one of these last night as i knew the pork belly was going to be a bit spicy.It is absolutely delicious.A…
Today was my second day at Caza V1 serviced apartments and it was laundry day.I think you can do it any day you like.I dropped off 15 items this morning on my way out to get the phone fixed.The lady said to come back at 4 pm. I went back at 4 pm and all…
I went out yesterday to buy some margarine as I had forgotten it earlier.I grabbed some from the Rayong Lotus and called a GRAB to get back to the apartment.Getting out of the tiny GRAB car with my phone in my hand was a big mistake.Dropped glass first onto the road. The phone shops in…
I arrived nice and early at Melbourne airport on Tuesday the 6th May.Sue drove me to the airport and we had a fast trip.Once at the airport I got my 2 suitcases plastic wrapped at a hefty fee of $20 a suitcase. They didn’t even have a scale so if you want to check the…
I left the gold coast early Friday morning after a fantastic 5 week stay at Tambourine mountain.Arrived nice and early at the airport and went to the security screening.I took off my belt and emptied my pockets in preparation and a lady approached me and said that today they were changing the procedure and all…
We have been here 5 weeks today. The time has flown, without out us doing very much.We have been into surfers Paradise a few times and the way its setup is very impressive.Once back at the house, the main activity has been bird watching.I have spent the past 2 weeks watching what i thought were…