Arrived in Bangkok yesterday - flight from Luang Prabang only takes 1.5 hours, staying in a nice enough hotel (http://www.presidentsolitaire.com/) although had to argue at reception to get the deal I booked on their website of a 3rd night free (didnt spend all those years at Lake without picking up a few tips on how to be a whinging customer), this was after the taxi driver tried to rip me off with the fare and sell me some dodgy jewelry- Welcome to Thailand!
Initial opinion of Bangkok is that its a dirty busy city. It also seems quite sleazy with loads (and I mean loads!) of men (most with bald heads and big beer bellies!) walking around with young Thai girls, some of them holding hands....
Hotel has a nice swimming pool so not planning on doing much but chilling out for a few days. Big difference in the food in Thailand,better quality and more choice than Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Had a green curry last night - it was really good (almost as good as Kevins!) and very spicy, burned the mouth off me. Other 3 countries dont make food spicy as they dont want to ruin the taste, instead they serve with a couple of chilis on the side.
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