The Thai Adventures of Rob B

I was always confident that my decision to leave the UK and start again in Thailand was the right one, and I would make the most of everyday life. What I hadn't bargained for was falling in love and getting ready to move to the northeast of the country. Those were the facts as I got into the car with Taew in September 2022, who was taking me to her home village in rural Sisaket for the first time.

Back in April 2022, I’d settled into life seamlessly in Minburi, in the suburbs of Bangkok, over the previous four months. I’d found a condo that suited my budget, become familiar with the local markets and amenities, and discovered a welcoming bar and restaurant opposite the building. It was time to start discovering farther afield, mixing my passions for football and travel, which is how I ended up travelling north to Phitsanulok.