I've left work now, (thank god) and am soaking up some British sunshine in the garden :) I believe I've got everything sorted for travelling now: visa, money, bag, passports, flights, research, etc. Might be booking a place to stay for my first night in Thailand but am undecided... anyone got any suggestions?
Really excited about Thailand! The flight lands around 4:30pm so it gives me enough time to settle and go out to survey the local scene. I'm planning to hit Khao San Road (pictured) as soon as I land. It's meant to be backpacker's paradise so plenty of like minded people to bump into I hope.
If anyone has any suggestions for hostels to stay in please let me know! This is what Wikipedia has to say about it:
Crafts, paintings, clothes, pirate CDs, DVDs, fake educational diplomas, fake driver's licenses, food, second-hand books and many other useful backpacker items are among the common goods traded along the road. It's also popular among local people, especially artists and art students. The road hosts a number of pubs and bars, where people of many nationalities meet and discuss their travels.
It is one of Bangkok's most vibrant streets, host to people from around the world. One Thai writer described the road as "a short road that has the longest dream in the world."
Sounds like a pretty good laugh! Haha! I've been learning up on my "wai" and trying to learn a 
few words/phrases to get me by. Also a few etiquettes to bear in mind, for example, did you know the Thai people see the head as sacred and you mustn't touch anyone on the head unless you're really great pals! I'll remember that cos I'm not too keen on getting kick boxed to buggery!
Next update I'll probably be in Thailand so let me know if you've got any tips!
Speak soon.
Blimey, you've been busy....
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