Rob’s Thai Roving Report

It’s always nice when friends tell me they are heading to Thailand, especially if it means we can meet. They sometimes ask for advice, and I help wherever possible. In February 2024, a group were staying in Bangkok. Andy wanted a Sunday morning walk, so I got to work and put together something to occupy us for a few hours.

I'm not sure whether my wife, Taew, was surprised any more by my enthusiasm for embracing village life. I wanted to experience and appreciate how different life was from what I'd known in England. That became very clear when I joined my wife's family for the annual rice harvest.

Any expat in Thailand who wants to deepen their understanding of the country and its customs has plenty of options. Religious festivals often follow traditions dating back centuries, such as marking the end of Buddhist Lent, as we discovered on an overnight trip to Nakhon Phanom.

Thailand is lucky to have many attractive coastal options for those looking to relax by the sea. Hua Hin is one of its most popular, and I quickly fell for it on one of my first visits over 20 years ago.