Rob’s Thai Roving Report

Over many years of visiting Thailand as a tourist, I picked up plenty of titbits of information by talking to people from different parts of the country. I found out that Sukhothai was not dissimilar to Ayutthaya. That the best massaman curry comes from the south, and that strawberries are grown in the north. Something I learned on an early trip was that Lopburi was famous for its monkeys. I wanted to find out more.

One of the beauties of Thailand is that there are so many places offering a wide range of things to see and do. Whether you want culture, relaxation, nightlife, or tourist hotspots, there is something to suit everyone. Kanchanaburi attracts many visitors for its history and its connection to several Western countries.

Back in 2012, I visited Kanchanaburi for the first time, with an overnight stay in the city to visit the famous sights and appreciate its history, which was backed up a decade later after moving to Thailand. What I didn't realise was just how much more the province had to offer beyond the city. A stay near Mon Bridge would eventually prove that.

It’s always nice when friends back in the UK visit Thailand and get in touch wanting to meet up. While for many that means something as simple as a bar crawl in the nightlife areas of Sukhumvit Road, others want something a bit more. Like the pair who asked me to devise a tour to fill a few hours one Monday afternoon.