Really? I’ve been here a week already? Time flies as Bangkok is one of those cities where I feel very at home – despite all its pollution and other travails. When I’m here I just slip back into its life without any stress. Bangkok is one of the world’s major and cosmopolitan cities. There’s few like it. London and New York are in the same league, but after that…

Today I moved hotels for the final time on this trip and I’ve gone ‘upmarket’, transitioning from a windowless fan room to a place with a window and a view (a double-edged sword), a fridge in my spacious room and a rooftop swimming pool. The last one matters the most. When I leave Bangkok I’m going to be constantly on the move, so this bit of the trip is the chance to kick back a bit. That said, there’s a lot to fit into the last few days. I’d hoped to meet up with my old friend Chrissorn today but he’s under the weather. Instead I enjoyed a few hours soaking up the sun by the pool. Then I nipped out for a beer at the Gecko bar (another old haunt) after having a quick video call with Dawn which wasn’t great as I was out in the street and poaching off a previous hotels internet. Cheapskate? Me? Actually .no. My hotel wifi asks far too much detail so I’m limiting what I use it for.

Remember I mentioned a monorail (or two)? I still haven’t had time to visit either of them. That’s the plan for tomorrow and tomorrow’s looking like another busy day..

Meanwhile, here’s a couple of pictures for you.

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