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Swapped the madness of Bangkok for three sedentary days in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand. NP lies on the banks of the Mekong river, that separates Thailand for Laos.The cloudy haze and crappy quality of my tablet doesn't do the photo justice. You can just about see the mountains of Laos.It definitely has 'Apocalypse Now' vibes.20240322_160608.jpg
 
HamJDW said:
Swapped the madness of Bangkok for three sedentary days in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand. NP lies on the banks of the Mekong river, that separates Thailand for Laos.The cloudy haze and crappy quality of my tablet doesn't do the photo justice. You can just about see the mountains of Laos.It definitely has 'Apocalypse Now' vibes.View attachment 13625
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Keep the photos coming mate. Think I stayed in town on Laos side of border looking over where you are. May have been somewhere different, but brings back memories.

Laos probably felt the most peaceful, less obviously tourist driven compared to other SE Asian countries I visited.

I had similar feelings in SE Asia. Particularly at highest point/temple at ankor wat in Cambodia.

Sunset looking over endless miles of jungle. 20 years on can still recall it vividly... quite a feat considering I had been on the p1ss for months... In true cultural explorer British fashion!

But yes many times had that apocalypse now feeling throughout se Asia. Very haunting/beautiful place at times.

Particularly when yiu consider the relatively recent atrocities I'm the region.
 
The inevitable has happened. I've got the sh1ts and therefore temporarily out of the game. I overstretched myself last night, tackling a particularly ambitious Som tam and necking copious amount of Johnny Walker black label. My own fault trying to eat and drink with some friendly locals. My @rse is dripping like a knackered fridge and the bum gun is working overtime.
 
HamJDW said:
The inevitable has happened. I've got the sh1ts and therefore temporarily out of the game. I overstretched myself last night, tackling a particularly ambitious Som tam and necking copious amount of Johnny Walker black label. My own fault trying to eat and drink with some friendly locals. My @rse is dripping like a knackered fridge and the bum gun is working overtime.
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We had try to warn you.

If it looks like a Sharon, it's probably a Dave.

Your **************** dripping story is for another day.



:)
 
MB1980 said:
Keep the photos coming mate. Think I stayed in town on Laos side of border looking over where you are. May have been somewhere different, but brings back memories.

Laos probably felt the most peaceful, less obviously tourist driven compared to other SE Asian countries I visited.

I had similar feelings in SE Asia. Particularly at highest point/temple at ankor wat in Cambodia.

Sunset looking over endless miles of jungle. 20 years on can still recall it vividly... quite a feat considering I had been on the p1ss for months... In true cultural explorer British fashion!

But yes many times had that apocalypse now feeling throughout se Asia. Very haunting/beautiful place at times.

Particularly when yiu consider the relatively recent atrocities I'm the region.
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The Laos town opposite Nakhon Phanom is called Thakhek.when it gets dark, Thakhek's bars and casino are flourescently lit and its music wafts seductively across the Mehkong. It's great drinking in the riverside bars looking across the river. Very serene.

I have stayed previously in Laos towns Luang Prabang (pretty) and at the time, the drug fueled town of Viang Viene. Opium and 'Yaa baa' (translates as 'crazy drug') being offered to me at hotel check in by the manager! I understand that the town has now cleaned up its act and drugs are not so easily available.

I also stayed in Phnom Phen in Cambodia. That really was like the wild west. You had to have your wits about you there.

I have seen very few westerners here in NP. The locals are extremely polite and respectful and will readily invite you into their company. The opposite of the cut throats that shall greet me in Pattaya.
 
HamJDW said:
The Laos town opposite Nakhon Phanom is called Thakhek.when it gets dark, Thakhek's bars and casino are flourescently lit and its music wafts seductively across the Mehkong. It's great drinking in the riverside bars looking across the river. Very serene.

I have stayed previously in Laos towns Luang Prabang (pretty) and at the time, the drug fueled town of Viang Viene. Opium and 'Yaa baa' (translates as 'crazy drug') being offered to me at hotel check in by the manager! I understand that the town has now cleaned up its act and drugs are not so easily available.

I also stayed in Phnom Phen in Cambodia. That really was like the wild west. You had to have your wits about you there.

I have seen very few westerners here in NP. The locals are extremely polite and respectful and will readily invite you into their company. The opposite of the cut throats that shall greet me in Pattaya.
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Yeah tgink we stayed overnight in tgat border town before heading to the 2 places you mentioned.

Vientiane is that the place with the beautiful lazy river, floating around in rubber rings being offered beer/weed every 50 metres, lol.

We went down the mekong after that and stopped off in some village. Power kept cutting out. We retired to our rooms with a couple of Belgian lads (one of whom was one of the funniest characters I've ever met. Named him the 'scholar' as was highly educated, from rich background and seemed to know everything abkut everything. Kept getting into debates/arguments with people. Bloody funny bloke, wish id stayed in touch) and Canadians. A local joined us with a pipe/opium. Was very
Apocalypse now. Dark, basic, wooden rooms with just slight glow from candles.

Yaa baa was big issue when I was in Thailand 20 years back. Rife amongst bar girls.People being shot on sight by police if dealing it. Basically methamphetamine, like the one in the US. I tried it once at 8am after full moon party, koh phagnan but was so drunk, I passed out almost immediately in my room... opposite to what you'd expect!

But yes phenom Pen has edge to it for sure. Disgusting stuff like under age girls being offered around to westerners.

Tbh you get a lot of that deeply unsavoury stuff sadly around Cambodia, Vietnam etc. Or at least if you wanted that I get impression it wouldn't be too difficult to find it.
 
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This is one of my modes of transport in NP. Four people crammed into it, we must look ridiculous. Top speed 20 mph and dodgy brakes. Highly embarrassing for my eldest son who is not impressed with my 'whip'. Nethertheless great value for money at £1.10 for a couple of hours hire.Screenshot_20240324-165328_Gallery.jpg
 
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This is one of my modes of transport in NP. Four people crammed into it, we must look ridiculous. Top speed 20 mph and dodgy brakes. Highly embarrassing for my eldest son who is not impressed with my 'whip'. Nethertheless great value for money at £1.10 for a couple of hours hire.View attachment 13644
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:D

Now that is f'ing funny. Would love to drive one of those around Bournemouth.

Mixture of amusement, curiosity and likely the more serious crowd getting genuinely p1ssed off/ annoyed!

'Why would you choose to drive something like that around'.

'Because its so f'ing sh1t its funny, chief'.

I'd probably add some Group 3 racing stickers, and a massive spoiler. Maybe wear racing overalls and a helmet as I look to shave 10ths off my westover circuit PB.
 
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MB1980 said:
But yes phenom Pen has edge to it for sure. Disgusting stuff like under age girls being offered around to westerners.

Tbh you get a lot of that deeply unsavoury stuff sadly around Cambodia, Vietnam etc. Or at least if you wanted that I get impression it wouldn't be too difficult to find it.
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There's a reason certain types choose to live there sadly. See tourism has a lot to answer for, remove the masses who go for what they make claim is adult, consensual business deals, and the more outlying nasty stuff that 'hides' behind it wouldn't be able to exist on its own
 
MB1980 said:
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Now that is f'ing funny. Would love to drive one of those around Bournemouth.

Mixture of amusement, curiosity and likely the more serious crowd getting genuinely p1ssed off/ annoyed!

'Why would you choose to drive something like that around'.

'Because its so f'ing sh1t its funny, chief'.

I'd probably add some Group 3 racing stickers, and a massive spoiler. Maybe wear racing overalls and a helmet as I look to shave 10ths off my westover circuit PB.
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You certainly get a reaction driving one of these. They range from amusement, bewilderment to "what a fxcking wxxkxr".
 
Those Far East venues are now havens for a lot that is bad...it's why G. Glitter went to Cambodia - to fiddle with little girls noo nu''s..as do many others who will get away with it !
 
A one stop chemist for when you've had a really heavy night in Pattaya. All your STI needs taken care of Thankfully not needed by myself.
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I had a massage this morning. Unbelievably, at no point was my nut sack 'accidentally' tickled, finger inserted without consent up my @rse "solly mister" or any other sexual services offered.

I wont be coming to this shop again.
 
HamJDW said:
I had a massage this morning. Unbelievably, at no point was my nut sack 'accidentally' tickled, finger inserted without consent up my @rse "solly mister" or any other sexual services offered.

I wont be coming to this shop again.
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The language barrier can be hard to overcome.
 
HamJDW said:
Swapped the madness of Bangkok for three sedentary days in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand. NP lies on the banks of the Mekong river, that separates Thailand for Laos.The cloudy haze and crappy quality of my tablet doesn't do the photo justice. You can just about see the mountains of Laos.It definitely has 'Apocalypse Now' vibes.View attachment 13625
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Crappy quality of your tablet?


You need to buy better tablets.
 
HamJDW said:
I had a massage this morning. Unbelievably, at no point was my nut sack 'accidentally' tickled, finger inserted without consent up my @rse "solly mister" or any other sexual services offered.

I wont be coming to this shop again.
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Seems to be a global problem these days.

Customer care diminished.

Popped into halfords the other day and the staff didn't offer to bugger me senseless or ram an exhaust up my ****************. Suffice to say I registered a formal complaint with hq when I arrived home.
 
MB1980 said:
Seems to be a global problem these days.

Customer care diminished.

Popped into halfords the other day and the staff didn't offer to bugger me senseless or ram an exhaust up my ****************. Suffice to say I registered a formal complaint with hq when I arrived home.
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Go into any patisserie in Bournemouth and ask for a cream pie. You might get lucky.
 
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