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12:57 have you found anywhere where people are friendly and pleased to see you but smiling isn't the done thing. It's something I read about, but I don't know whether it's true, or still true
I m from Malaysia, but i find Thailand to be most amazing country in the world with so much diversity and charm, care free atmosphere n people , beaches n jungles r fabulous. Thai food are absolutely delicious.
Malaysia is also cool I really love Malaysian food my favorite is nasik kerabu with fish and chicken I could eat everyday!!! Looking forward to visit again soon from Thailand❤❤❤
Your country also great. I heard southern part of Thai gonna get more development in a few years. Both our countries are gonna be closer more than ever.
and malaysia had the most tourists in 2023 at 8 million+ visitors.you really established well most of your infrastructures along time ago.im from the philippines we only had 5 m + along with cambodia.❤
@@E_O_S_ exactly!!.... when visiting a muslim country, there are so many restriction that will spoiled your holidays.....for example follow dress code, can't drink certain drinks, foods hv to be halal, no entertainment, can't do this & can't do that....blah blah blah.... and the lists goes on and on......that's why Thailand a non-Muslim country is a good holiday destination.....I wonder why Muslim people from Malaysia like to visit Thailand instead of going to some Taliban countries or to countries where they share similar values!!!...😂
The heavenly city. Been through and stayed there many times to and from Kanchanaburi and Chiangmai.Used to enjoy stopping over there sometimes to break the journey. I remember the bad floods there a few years back probably before your time there.
@@robindtgriffiths6487 yes I remember the floods also. It was around the time we were looking for a house and so many had flood lines on them. Decided not to live in the city center.
I have been visiting Thailand since 1997. I decided to stay and marry my Thai girlfriend in 2006, and have never left except to visit my family in New York and New Jersey. We now own three properties and life has been amazing. Shan rak pathet Thai!!
Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Thailand is such a spectacular place with a lot of unique places and unique food and with the most friendly people. Thanks for letting us ride along with y'all on y'all's journey around the world.
Thai people is very friendly with traveller , this is really softpower of Thais. Hope both of you discover more lovely people and Have a safe trip along Thailand.
When you leave the cities and go into the countryside and rural areas life is so much more relaxed and peaceful and friendly with everybody, friends and strangers alike become almost like family. If I were you guys that would be the thing I would treasure and remember forever. You so blessed!
I love your roadside clips. I always pause the video to get a better look or read the signs. Thailand is so rich in man-made as well as natural imagery and you guys do a fabulous job of conveying it on film.
It just occurred to me...after following you since you were involved with the turtle refuge, I don't think I have ever seen either of you go for a swim at any of the beautiful beaches you've been to. Not water people? These beaches and the inns you stayed at in this particular video are just incredible. The hosts are so welcoming and genuine, it is lovely to see.
You are right !! We had a conversation about this recently - our work (filming / travelling / researching etc) sometimes takes over and we really need to address that !! So today we will go for a swim and take a few hours of non travel work time off !! Thank you 💜🌺
I've lived in Thailand for 6 years now. Love it. ❤️ . The thai people have the best hearts in the world. Food is fantastic. And it's absolutely beautiful anywhere you go. I wish I had found Thailand 30 years ago.
We saw your van in southern Thailand but we can't remember where or when. We were between Hua Hin and Surat Thani somewhere, in January/February. Wow! I just stumbled on this video, I'll watch right now.
Great video! Your videos give an unique true picture of countries that many people think negatively of the countries progress and modernization.Thank you
Driving north to Bangkok a great place to stop is Prachuap Khiri Khan.Hardly any tourists except Bangkokians at the weekend.A typical Thai town 4 hours from Bangkok.Great beaches with good food at Ao Manao on an air force base called Wing 5,entrance to the base is right in the town.
I actually enjoyed driving in Thailand compared to UK. Once you get used to traffic patterns and and different thing to watch out for hordes of motorcycles esp ones coming up on your left. Cars undertaking on the left mad truck drivers it was great. Lot of positives eg generally well maintained road . Soft or hard shoulders on most roads (unlike UK with hardly any) Left turns on red light at most junctions unless prohibited) No ULEZ zones. No nasty car parks issuing hefty fines for slight infringements. Petrol stations that serve you. Downside is often very long waits at traffic lights at busy junctions esp when traffic police interfere with the lights. Many of the back roads we used in Kanchanaburi Suphanburi and Chai Nat wre an absolute delight to drive along.
Enjoyed this clip very much, we have just spent three weeks in Thailand Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket we had a great time - next time we will spend exploring the quieter side of Thailand and explore regional rural islands - safe travels to you both
Brings back a lot of memories as we lived in Thailand for 30 years. Note the general condition of the roads compared with the UK. Most (but not all) provinces in Thailand maintain their highways really well. Our province Kanchanaburi was really good and constantly trying to out do the one next to it (going north) Suphanburi that had a reputation of having the best highway system in Thailand. I was amused at the pronunciation of place names but to be fair they are not easy esp as transliteration into English (with Thai having 5 tone plus short and long vowels) is not easy. For the record the word for Island transliterated as Kho is a hard k with a short o and high tone. Think of saying got without the t at the end. But hey the boots on the other foot having now retired to Cornwall. Even after 6 years I still struggle with a lot of these Cornish place names! But the Thai people are generally so friendly and helpful and are getting used to mispronunciation of place names..and NOT making fun of you either. Did you ever have any run ins with Thai police? I have some hilarious stories of my experiences over the yeara.
My new fave vloggers! It’s amazing what you guys have achieved. And Trudy is a true powerhouse of course! Love what you do. You’re obviously a really nice couple that possess beautiful souls. I’m now hooked on your adventures. I wish only the best for all three of you on your journey moving forward! Thailand is such an amazing country with the most wonderful people. You’ve combined two of my favourite things in this world. Thailand and world travel in your own camper… just brilliant! 🙏🏻
Mimosa pudica (pudica Latin for 'shy, bashful, shrinking'); also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, touch-me-not, or shameplant, is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant of the pea/legume family Fabaceae. It is often grown for its curiosity value: the sensitive compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken and re-open a few minutes later. - from Wikipedia
Thank you for sharing! Thailand has changed so much since I visited 30 years ago. There were hardly any mosques, and Phuket was a small beach town. I miss the beautiful, friendly Thai people. It's time to go back. ❤
Wow, saw the journey of you guys in thailand. The roads in Thailand are nice and wide with beautiful nature on the side of the road. But many people say that Thai people like to drive fast and dangerously, must use caution. Travel safely, always follow. Can't wait for the next ep...
Surprised you didn't drive round the spectacular west coast of Phuket from Patong to Nai Harn. Absolutely stunning views. Also the beautiful old town with Sino-Portugeuse architecture.
I've lived on Phuket for the past three decades, and I've still not discovered all it's hidden gems. Believe me, your whistle stop visit deprived you of what the island really has to offer.
I travel regularly from the UK to Indonesia, from there I meet my Javanese Lady and we travel and have adventures, las year Sumatera, Mount Puncak, Kebumen. This year we are going to Banda Neira, and Mount Puncak again. Your travelling experience looks amazing, thankyou for sharing it.
Absolutely stunning - can't get over the friendliness of the people. My daughter is heading to Thailand in a few weeks I see you taking ice cubes with your bottled water. I assume it is safe to do so?
Expat here and the Ice here is perfectly safe. Your daughter will have a great time. Thailand is generally a very safe country but just take the normal safety precautions you would anywhere to be doubly sure. But one word of advice Don't rent a motorbike! It may seem a great cool idea but Thai roads are extremely dangerous (60 deaths a day!!!!) Seen it all too often where inexperienced riders get a scooter/ motorbike and end up in hospital or even worse! Hope your daughter has a great trip. 😎
Yep, was out around Kalasin on Sunday on my Motorbike, and everywhere is as dry as a bone, lots of burnt verges, thinking of running down to Koh Chang island to clear me lungs for a while. I don’t know how the folks in Chang Mai cope.
I’ve been a regular visitor to Thailand for the last 30 years and it’s a wonderful country , but since the pandemic I have noticed how much things have changed and it is becoming more and more commercialised and at the moment the exchange rate make it an expensive place to visit , therefore I have been travelling to the Philippines for the last couple of trips and have really enjoyed it , stay away from the big cities and the rest of the islands are fantastic and still very cheap , good luck with the rest of your adventure.... 👍
Your tempting me now to go to Thailand. I haven't been to Bangkok, yet. I've rode to Phuket twice from Malaysia. Phuket for now is my favourite place in Thailand. Your right about the countryside view. Those limestone hills ( at least I think so). They begin in Ipoh, Malaysia and I saw all the way to Phuket, dotting the landscape as far as the eye can see especially the one in Krabi. Absolutely stunning views. I will never forget those sights. That small leaves you touched that closes up, is called pokok semalu in Malay. Don't know what it's called in English. Pokok means tree, semalu means shy.
JFYI, in English it's more commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch-me-not plant, Mimosa pudica is a tropical shrub that closes its leaves when touched. The plant is native to Central and South America and features delicate, fern-like leaves with light purple pom-pom-shaped flowers. It's part of the legume family Fabaceae.
it is wild to return to a place after 25 years, I did that last summer, for two spots in France, took my wife and daughter to them back in May, but had first visited with my Mom 25 years before/ amazing.
So exciting that you’ve made it to Thailand with Trudy! Who knew at the start of all this that the van would come to enjoy is island life 😂 we are headed to Thailand shortly and this gets us so excited!
OMG, I just notice and watched this video and really like your both trips.Feel freedom when I see you driving. Anyway welcome to Thailand and have a safely trips 🙏
What looks like sugar cane, is bamboo, with rice in it, that has been roasted. Some of them have black beans mixed in with the rice. I have driven that road a dozen times, and still enjoy watching you drive it :)
Enjoyed seeing Koh Lanta again. I visited in 1988, no asphalt at all. The motorbike taxis were just bikes that you sat on the back of, with your luggage on your back. The whole thing was trying to tip up at every bump in the dirt track.
If your going to knock thailand I’m going to be really cross. I first lived there in 1973 in BKK & have returned over & over again until finally retiring there in Phukhet in 2005. Sadly illhealth due to total heart failure called me back to the uk’s NHS. I adore the people language & lifestyle. I’d lived through so many military coups my daughter would ring me & say there is a coop! A coop! Mum take care. Nothing changed. I would return tomorrow in a heartbeat. I love Thailand, just don’t get me started on the new King! I was introduced to the old one in 1973 along with the Queen, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Never seen Thailand as Beautiful as ive seen it on this programme ❤❤❤❤ And THOSE LITTLE hideaways Are Edens On Earth and Thai people are Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤😊
I just returned from Thailand. I went to Bangkok and Chiang Rai in the north. We hired a car and drive around all over the place up in Chiang Rai and the mountains and Doi Tung and the lovely gardens. It’s fun driving in Thailand and dodging the motorbikes!
What a jewel of a place both of u found, it's truly magical! By the way Chris, those plants r call Touch Me Not. Always looking forward to yr adventures.
I live in Phang nga now and I've cycled most of Thailand. I like your style. Just see a sign for a place to stay and go have a look. There are so many great little places to stay in Thailand outside of the cities and you really get to meet and support local people for a much lower price than online places. No need to prebook all the rooms and tie yourself down to some schedule. Cheers :)
So many amazing and special places ! 😍😍 Thank you for sharing all this with us ! I’m so happy for you that you spent time with your nephew and ex colleague !
To me it's crazy to trust a 19 year old Fiat that far away from home :). When there was too much oil in the engine, my first thought was it has some Diesel in the oil. However, thanks for the video. A very calming and interesting video. You both seem to be very lovely people. You both enjoy your life. I admire you doing just that.
I found you channel from Paddy Doyle's channel. I've been a subscriber of his from the beginning and I absolutely love Thailand. Your channel is very interesting and I will be watching more.
The plants that close up are called "touch-me-not." Well, at least that's what we've been taught since we were kids (in Malaysia). They grow wild and are all over the place.
Another great video thankyou! I can't help thinking about how close you are getting to home and wondering how do you come down from a trip like this?? And what are we going to watch when you get there..........oh dear...........haha
Hey guy. Just FYI for your aircond. Malaysia and Thailand are masters at doing custom aircond systems for all kinds of vehicles. Since the van was designed to travel in milder climates they woun't have designed it for the heat that we have in Malaysia and Thailand. I know this is a bit irrelevant since you guys mush have reached Ching Mai by now. But if you ever bring back your Van to Malaysia there is a few locations I can recommend to you guys for your aircond issues. Especially the one when you are driving. Anyways hope you guys have a great journey back home love your content have been wathcing since you crossed into Korea from Japan. I was astonished with the hospitality that you received in Korea since when I travelled there it wasn't it wasn't the best hospitality I have experienced. Also hope you guys are safe on your way through vietnam as the roads are much worse than Thailand and Malaysia.
Hi to you both. I have just come across your amazing channel and as a UK ex-pat living in Khon Kaen, Thailand for the last 12 years I would like to welcome you to Thailand which has now become my home. I love your relaxed style and the enjoyment you clearly both have for the simple life. It is precisely for that reason I moved here. You have certainly found some wonderful places to stay. That Farmstay looks amazing and somewhere I would like to stay if ever I take a holiday down south. I was hoping to find a link to it in your description but couldn't see one. Continue to enjoy your time in this wonderful country, despite the heat. You seem to be my kind of people and if you pass through Khon Kaen let me know as I would love to have a coffee with you. God bless you and keep you safe on your travels 😀❤🙏
Hello Ambassadors Beautiful scenery, the hotels you stayed in were really located in a dream locations. How could you not LOVE these settings!! I am glad you are sending us these videos. We are traveling with you. I hope within 4-5 yrs I will start doing some travels in the STATES myself ( hopefully 🙏🤞🤞). Thanks for the excellent videos. Love from FT. PIERCE , FLORIDA 🥰🥰🥰❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
"Tree bridge" .... 🤣 Everyone knows that bamboo is a grass... Shame that restaurant with the BBQ cant deliver to the UK , it looked good. Stay safe you three... ❤
Yes technically it is from a grass family, but then politically in many countries where large tropical bamboo species occur natively, bamboos are legally considered to be trees and thus fall under the strict regulations of their forest department. So "tree bridge" could be correct as well. The more ya know! 😋
Hi Chris and Marion,i went to Thailand 24 years ago and stayed in Bangkok we went to see the floating market and emperors Palace and went to the restaurant that was revolveing around and 36 floors up and thunder and lightning when I was revolveing amazing sight good food too went to the zoo a 1nce in a life time do we saw the zoo keepers run across the backs of the crocodile s and put yheir heads in side their mouth was some sight Chris and bamboo dancing went to pukket and stayed at patong beach hotel went elephant trekking at sun set and saw them play footy amazing and carrying logs back then you could get a tootoot for 6 Bart for a day trip love it have a greatness journey they are so happy ro see you sawdie cap
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12:57 have you found anywhere where people are friendly and pleased to see you but smiling isn't the done thing. It's something I read about, but I don't know whether it's true, or still true
Love your videos ❤️🌹❤️ Your not in Turkey anymore 🌹❤️🌹
I m from Malaysia, but i find Thailand to be most amazing country in the world with so much diversity and charm, care free atmosphere n people , beaches n jungles r fabulous. Thai food are absolutely delicious.
Malaysia is also cool I really love Malaysian food my favorite is nasik kerabu with fish and chicken I could eat everyday!!! Looking forward to visit again soon from Thailand❤❤❤
As a Thai. Have been visited Penang like 2 times. Amazing place
Thailand number 1
Your country also great. I heard southern part of Thai gonna get more development in a few years. Both our countries are gonna be closer more than ever.
and malaysia had the most tourists in 2023 at 8 million+ visitors.you really established well most of your infrastructures along time ago.im from the philippines we only had 5 m + along with cambodia.❤
I worked 12 years in Thailand it has become a part of my heart and I love the people
We Malaysian love Thailand we are biggest visitor beers are cheap street are clean green curry are fantastic
Yes it's not Muslim so better 😂
@@E_O_S_ exactly!!.... when visiting a muslim country, there are so many restriction that will spoiled your holidays.....for example follow dress code, can't drink certain drinks, foods hv to be halal, no entertainment, can't do this & can't do that....blah blah blah.... and the lists goes on and on......that's why Thailand a non-Muslim country is a good holiday destination.....I wonder why Muslim people from Malaysia like to visit Thailand instead of going to some Taliban countries or to countries where they share similar values!!!...😂
@@LordKarma101 for d beer n ladies.....haram
Muslim countrys get you down with freedom stifled 😢
@@LordKarma101lol…are u muslim ,u know a lot.and feel like u r irritate by all that😂.
I never in muslim country thought….😝🤣
20ปีที่จากไป และกลับมาอีกครั้งในไม่กี่วันคุณก็เหมือนได้กลับมาบ้านจริงๆ😊ทุกเรื่องที่คุณคิดหรือทำบอกได้เลยว่าคุณเข้าถึงทุกสิ่งทุกอย่างได้กลมกลืนมาก ดูคลิปวิดีโอของคุณแล้วรู้สึกว่าเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของทัวร์เลย ขอบคุณที่มาและทำคลิปวิดีโอดีๆให้รับชมนะครับ เที่ยวให้สนุกและเดินทางปลอดภัยครับ😊❤🎉
We are delighted you are enjoying the videos - thank you 🤗🌷
I have lived in Thailand 10 years now. It's the best place. Hope you make it up to Nakhon Sawan. Lovely couple and enjoy watching your journey ❤
The heavenly city. Been through and stayed there many times to and from Kanchanaburi and Chiangmai.Used to enjoy stopping over there sometimes to break the journey. I remember the bad floods there a few years back probably before your time there.
@@robindtgriffiths6487 yes I remember the floods also. It was around the time we were looking for a house and so many had flood lines on them. Decided not to live in the city center.
Very happy to see your clip , Thank from my heart for loving my country
Thailand is near the top of my wishlist for places I would love to go 😊 It's nice to have a sneak preview from you guys 😁 Love from Scotland ❤
Hey. Fellow Scot sitting in Ao Nang right now. It's 33 degrees here, got Aircon set to 16degrees so it feels like home. Make the trip. Great fun.
Beautiful country lovely people, pack your bags & go.
It is truelly the land of smiles.
Marianne, you are brave for always driving these roads. Not knowing the signs or what lies ahead!! You go, girl!!
Ha Ha - thank you, I love driving 🌺🚐🇬🇧💪
Thai road signs also have English translation below.
Why ? Do you have An Oracle ;)
I have been visiting Thailand since 1997. I decided to stay and marry my Thai girlfriend in 2006, and have never left except to visit my family in New York and New Jersey. We now own three properties and life has been amazing. Shan rak pathet Thai!!
Awesome video as always Chris and Marianne. Thailand is such a spectacular place with a lot of unique places and unique food and with the most friendly people. Thanks for letting us ride along with y'all on y'all's journey around the world.
Glad to have you with us 🌺
Thai people is very friendly with traveller , this is really softpower of Thais. Hope both of you discover more lovely people and Have a safe trip along Thailand.
When you leave the cities and go into the countryside and rural areas life is so much more relaxed and peaceful and friendly with everybody, friends and strangers alike become almost like family. If I were you guys that would be the thing I would treasure and remember forever. You so blessed!
100 % - we are country folk for sure - but just sometimes ... we have to do it !!
Happiest couple on the planet😍
I love your roadside clips. I always pause the video to get a better look or read the signs. Thailand is so rich in man-made as well as natural imagery and you guys do a fabulous job of conveying it on film.
Today's quote was one of the BEST!! We luv you guys!!😊🤗🤗
ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทยครับ ❤
Beautiful country! Another great episode of your journey.
I look forward to your videos every week,thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us and be safe out there
I'm watching from Australia
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for showing another side of Thailand 🇹🇭 I'm seriously thinking of a family holiday which I've never considered before 👍
13:37 is not a stand selling sugarcane. It's a ข้าวหลาม (sticky rice soaked in coconut milk and baked in a length of bamboo). it's a kind of dessert.
We call in lemang in malaysia
We stopped on our trip to Thailand and sampled that desert. Absolutely delicious 😋
Lol, interesting Thai people categorize those food as 'kind of desert' ..
เดินทางปลอดภัยในประเทศไทยครับ ยินดีต้อนรับ 😊🇹🇭
13:34 It's "ข้าวหลาม" [khāolām] glutinous rice roasted in bamboo joints ; sticky rice soaked in coconut milk and baked in a length of bamboo
yes :) nam oi/sugarcane juice is lovely too
It just occurred to me...after following you since you were involved with the turtle refuge, I don't think I have ever seen either of you go for a swim at any of the beautiful beaches you've been to. Not water people? These beaches and the inns you stayed at in this particular video are just incredible. The hosts are so welcoming and genuine, it is lovely to see.
You are right !! We had a conversation about this recently - our work (filming / travelling / researching etc) sometimes takes over and we really need to address that !! So today we will go for a swim and take a few hours of non travel work time off !! Thank you 💜🌺
I've lived in Thailand for 6 years now. Love it. ❤️ . The thai people have the best hearts in the world. Food is fantastic. And it's absolutely beautiful anywhere you go. I wish I had found Thailand 30 years ago.
We saw your van in southern Thailand but we can't remember where or when. We were between Hua Hin and Surat Thani somewhere, in January/February. Wow! I just stumbled on this video, I'll watch right now.
Great video! Your videos give an unique true picture of countries that many people think negatively of the countries progress and modernization.Thank you
Driving north to Bangkok a great place to stop is Prachuap Khiri Khan.Hardly any tourists except Bangkokians at the weekend.A typical Thai town 4 hours from Bangkok.Great beaches with good food at Ao Manao on an air force base called Wing 5,entrance to the base is right in the town.
Have you email ?
Driving in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, is crazy. Have a safe trip.
I actually enjoyed driving in Thailand compared to UK. Once you get used to traffic patterns and and different thing to watch out for hordes of motorcycles esp ones coming up on your left. Cars undertaking on the left mad truck drivers it was great. Lot of positives eg generally well maintained road . Soft or hard shoulders on most roads (unlike UK with hardly any) Left turns on red light at most junctions unless prohibited) No ULEZ zones. No nasty car parks issuing hefty fines for slight infringements. Petrol stations that serve you. Downside is often very long waits at traffic lights at busy junctions esp when traffic police interfere with the lights. Many of the back roads we used in Kanchanaburi Suphanburi and Chai Nat wre an absolute delight to drive along.
Enjoyed this clip very much, we have just spent three weeks in Thailand Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket we had a great time - next time we will spend exploring the quieter side of Thailand and explore regional rural islands - safe travels to you both
Sounds great!
Brings back a lot of memories as we lived in Thailand for 30 years. Note the general condition of the roads compared with the UK. Most (but not all) provinces in Thailand maintain their highways really well. Our province Kanchanaburi was really good and constantly trying to out do the one next to it (going north) Suphanburi that had a reputation of having the best highway system in Thailand. I was amused at the pronunciation of place names but to be fair they are not easy esp as transliteration into English (with Thai having 5 tone plus short and long vowels) is not easy. For the record the word for Island transliterated as Kho is a hard k with a short o and high tone. Think of saying got without the t at the end. But hey the boots on the other foot having now retired to Cornwall. Even after 6 years I still struggle with a lot of these Cornish place names! But the Thai people are generally so friendly and helpful and are getting used to mispronunciation of place names..and NOT making fun of you either.
Did you ever have any run ins with Thai police? I have some hilarious stories of my experiences over the yeara.
OMG!!! Koh Lanta looks amazing
Appreciated your honest comments and reviews to our country. Welcome everyone to Thailand krub🙏
Thailand, the land of smiles, is without doubt paradise on earth I love the country, the people, the culture absolutely amazing place.
safe travelling..i am watching you all from Malaysia...😊
Awesome! Thank you! 🌷🌺
My new fave vloggers! It’s amazing what you guys have achieved. And Trudy is a true powerhouse of course! Love what you do. You’re obviously a really nice couple that possess beautiful souls. I’m now hooked on your adventures. I wish only the best for all three of you on your journey moving forward! Thailand is such an amazing country with the most wonderful people. You’ve combined two of my favourite things in this world. Thailand and world travel in your own camper… just brilliant! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for joining us on the challenge of getting home !! And of course we will be back to Thailand in the future - just loved our time 👍
If you enjoy scenic roads surrounded by beautiful landscapes, I recommend the Mae Hong Son Loop in the northern region of Thailand.
Excellent video the memories you both will bring back to the uk from your journey around the world … priceless
Mimosa pudica (pudica Latin for 'shy, bashful, shrinking'); also called sensitive plant, sleepy plant, action plant, touch-me-not, or shameplant, is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant of the pea/legume family Fabaceae. It is often grown for its curiosity value: the sensitive compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken and re-open a few minutes later. - from Wikipedia
Thank you for sharing! Thailand has changed so much since I visited 30 years ago. There were hardly any mosques, and Phuket was a small beach town. I miss the beautiful, friendly Thai people. It's time to go back. ❤
For several weeks now this has been my Sunday morning viewing. Wake up, make a coffee and watch Trudy's adventures.. keep going!!
Thank you
Sir, enjoy Thailand spectacular sceneries, great foods & stay safe.
Your wife is a very good driver. Thank you for coming to Thailand.🇹🇭🙏🙏🤗🤗
Wow, saw the journey of you guys in thailand. The roads in Thailand are nice and wide with beautiful nature on the side of the road. But many people say that Thai people like to drive fast and dangerously, must use caution. Travel safely, always follow. Can't wait for the next ep...
Surprised you didn't drive round the spectacular west coast of Phuket from Patong to Nai Harn. Absolutely stunning views. Also the beautiful old town with Sino-Portugeuse architecture.
We decided to drive to the north to the Golden Triangle but thanks for the tip 😉👍
I've lived on Phuket for the past three decades, and I've still not discovered all it's hidden gems. Believe me, your whistle stop visit deprived you of what the island really has to offer.
A lovely place to be and re living Happy Memories...A Trip well worth the Journey and more to come.
I travel regularly from the UK to Indonesia, from there I meet my Javanese Lady and we travel and have adventures, las year Sumatera, Mount Puncak, Kebumen. This year we are going to Banda Neira, and Mount Puncak again. Your travelling experience looks amazing, thankyou for sharing it.
Absolutely stunning - can't get over the friendliness of the people. My daughter is heading to Thailand in a few weeks I see you taking ice cubes with your bottled water. I assume it is safe to do so?
Hi - I am sure she will love it !! We find if the ice cubes are shaped rather than chippings then we feel it is safe.
Expat here and the Ice here is perfectly safe. Your daughter will have a great time. Thailand is generally a very safe country but just take the normal safety precautions you would anywhere to be doubly sure. But one word of advice Don't rent a motorbike! It may seem a great cool idea but Thai roads are extremely dangerous (60 deaths a day!!!!) Seen it all too often where inexperienced riders get a scooter/ motorbike and end up in hospital or even worse! Hope your daughter has a great trip. 😎
North East Thailand is brown and dry at the moment. Hardly any rain for months.
Yep, was out around Kalasin on Sunday on my Motorbike, and everywhere is as dry as a bone, lots of burnt verges, thinking of running down to Koh Chang island to clear me lungs for a while. I don’t know how the folks in Chang Mai cope.
정말평화스러운곳이네요❤새해복많이받으세요 ❤
Good leg, so refreshing to travel with you!
Thanks for taking me on the journey back to Thailand.
I’ve been a regular visitor to Thailand for the last 30 years and it’s a wonderful country , but since the pandemic I have noticed how much things have changed and it is becoming more and more commercialised and at the moment the exchange rate make it an expensive place to visit , therefore I have been travelling to the Philippines for the last couple of trips and have really enjoyed it , stay away from the big cities and the rest of the islands are fantastic and still very cheap , good luck with the rest of your adventure.... 👍
Your tempting me now to go to Thailand. I haven't been to Bangkok, yet. I've rode to Phuket twice from Malaysia. Phuket for now is my favourite place in Thailand. Your right about the countryside view. Those limestone hills ( at least I think so). They begin in Ipoh, Malaysia and I saw all the way to Phuket, dotting the landscape as far as the eye can see especially the one in Krabi. Absolutely stunning views. I will never forget those sights. That small leaves you touched that closes up, is called pokok semalu in Malay. Don't know what it's called in English. Pokok means tree, semalu means shy.
JFYI, in English it's more commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch-me-not plant, Mimosa pudica is a tropical shrub that closes its leaves when touched. The plant is native to Central and South America and features delicate, fern-like leaves with light purple pom-pom-shaped flowers. It's part of the legume family Fabaceae.
" Mai -ya-rab " in Thai language a legume plant that goats like very much. It should be high in protein.
it is wild to return to a place after 25 years, I did that last summer, for two spots in France, took my wife and daughter to them back in May, but had first visited with my Mom 25 years before/ amazing.
So exciting that you’ve made it to Thailand with Trudy! Who knew at the start of all this that the van would come to enjoy is island life 😂 we are headed to Thailand shortly and this gets us so excited!
Safe drive in Thailand and hope u have a good time in our country…
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OMG, I just notice and watched this video and really like your both trips.Feel freedom when I see you driving. Anyway welcome to Thailand and have a safely trips 🙏
What looks like sugar cane, is bamboo, with rice in it, that has been roasted. Some of them have black beans mixed in with the rice. I have driven that road a dozen times, and still enjoy watching you drive it :)
Enjoyed seeing Koh Lanta again. I visited in 1988, no asphalt at all. The motorbike taxis were just bikes that you sat on the back of, with your luggage on your back. The whole thing was trying to tip up at every bump in the dirt track.
It has certainly changed !! But the hearts and smiles are the same
Thanks for another awesome episode guy's! Hope you both are well? Enjoy and safe travels 🍻
Thanks! You too!
Safe driving, lovely travel vibe.
Cool Vid TREAD the globe! Excited to see what's to happen next...
If your going to knock thailand I’m going to be really cross. I first lived there in 1973 in BKK & have returned over & over again until finally retiring there in Phukhet in 2005. Sadly illhealth due to total heart failure called me back to the uk’s NHS. I adore the people language & lifestyle. I’d lived through so many military coups my daughter would ring me & say there is a coop! A coop! Mum take care. Nothing changed. I would return tomorrow in a heartbeat. I love Thailand, just don’t get me started on the new King! I was introduced to the old one in 1973 along with the Queen, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Loved this one, Thailand is such an amazing place and a land of smiles, The spaghetti wires are funny but they work...happy travels U 2
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Yes they do !! It is really funny to see but shows that the Thai Electricians must have super powers to be able to identify each wire !!
Thailand exported electric to Malaysia and Singapore
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Oh I loved your farm stay place, my kind of place also🥰 Stay safe and just enjoy every moment. Love Rose xx
Never seen Thailand as Beautiful as ive seen it on this programme ❤❤❤❤ And THOSE LITTLE hideaways Are Edens On Earth and Thai people are Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Hi,just a slight criticism on your travels,I know now and again you give prices but I would love to know more on prices of accommodation and food?
I just returned from Thailand. I went to Bangkok and Chiang Rai in the north. We hired a car and drive around all over the place up in Chiang Rai and the mountains and Doi Tung and the lovely gardens. It’s fun driving in Thailand and dodging the motorbikes!
If you happen to reach Chiang Mai, do the elephant bush camp there. It's simply stunning. You can stay in air con tents there if they're available.
What a jewel of a place both of u found, it's truly magical! By the way Chris, those plants r call Touch Me Not. Always looking forward to yr adventures.
I live in Phang nga now and I've cycled most of Thailand. I like your style. Just see a sign for a place to stay and go have a look. There are so many great little places to stay in Thailand outside of the cities and you really get to meet and support local people for a much lower price than online places. No need to prebook all the rooms and tie yourself down to some schedule. Cheers :)
You can service and repair your van at thailand.the have good skill and equitment
So many amazing and special places ! 😍😍 Thank you for sharing all this with us !
I’m so happy for you that you spent time with your nephew and ex colleague !
To me it's crazy to trust a 19 year old Fiat that far away from home :). When there was too much oil in the engine, my first thought was it has some Diesel in the oil. However, thanks for the video. A very calming and interesting video. You both seem to be very lovely people. You both enjoy your life. I admire you doing just that.
I love the camp with all the critters running around ❤🎉
Ha Ha !! Yes we love it
My favourite channel. What a lovely and fantastic journey to watch. ❤. Stay save to both of you and trudy .Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾
ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทยครับ
Just stumbled upon your channel what a gem!
Just visit here and wow it's like travel with you guys and Trudy! Enjoy a lovely trip.
Thank you! 😃
I found you channel from Paddy Doyle's channel. I've been a subscriber of his from the beginning and I absolutely love Thailand. Your channel is very interesting and I will be watching more.
Thanks and Welcome !! 🙏🌺
The plants that close up are called "touch-me-not." Well, at least that's what we've been taught since we were kids (in Malaysia). They grow wild and are all over the place.
Thanks for your Introduction ❤
Another great video thankyou! I can't help thinking about how close you are getting to home and wondering how do you come down from a trip like this?? And what are we going to watch when you get there..........oh dear...........haha
Don't worry Susan - we are going to write a book (s), hug the kids, chill with the family - do some meet ups and then we are off !! Marianne xx
ประเทศไทยยินดีต้อนรับ ขอให้เดินทางปลอดภัย และสนุกกับการเดินทาง😊
ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ประเทศไทย ขอให้เดินทางปลอดภัย ❤
Thanks for sharing this with us blessings from North Texas ❤
Hey guy. Just FYI for your aircond. Malaysia and Thailand are masters at doing custom aircond systems for all kinds of vehicles. Since the van was designed to travel in milder climates they woun't have designed it for the heat that we have in Malaysia and Thailand. I know this is a bit irrelevant since you guys mush have reached Ching Mai by now. But if you ever bring back your Van to Malaysia there is a few locations I can recommend to you guys for your aircond issues. Especially the one when you are driving. Anyways hope you guys have a great journey back home love your content have been wathcing since you crossed into Korea from Japan. I was astonished with the hospitality that you received in Korea since when I travelled there it wasn't it wasn't the best hospitality I have experienced.
Also hope you guys are safe on your way through vietnam as the roads are much worse than Thailand and Malaysia.
Awesome vlog as per usual... we watch you every Sunday now :)
Wow, thank you!
Hi, Miss Trudy, welcome to Thailand. Have a good trip ever.
Thank you! 😃
Hi to you both. I have just come across your amazing channel and as a UK ex-pat living in Khon Kaen, Thailand for the last 12 years I would like to welcome you to Thailand which has now become my home. I love your relaxed style and the enjoyment you clearly both have for the simple life. It is precisely for that reason I moved here. You have certainly found some wonderful places to stay. That Farmstay looks amazing and somewhere I would like to stay if ever I take a holiday down south. I was hoping to find a link to it in your description but couldn't see one. Continue to enjoy your time in this wonderful country, despite the heat. You seem to be my kind of people and if you pass through Khon Kaen let me know as I would love to have a coffee with you. God bless you and keep you safe on your travels 😀❤🙏
Hi - yes it was lovely - ปารมีฟาร์มสเตย์ บางม่วง Takua Pa District, Phang-nga 82120, Thailand - this is the address - say Hi to Noi and Bow from us xx
A very good morning from London 🎉👍
Hello to you both safe travels around 😊.
Such a beautiful 😍 and interesting country to explore.
Greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth watching
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Beautiful scenery, the hotels you stayed in were really located in a dream locations.
How could you not LOVE these settings!!
I am glad you are sending us these videos. We are traveling with you.
I hope within 4-5 yrs I will start doing some travels in the STATES myself ( hopefully 🙏🤞🤞).
Thanks for the excellent videos.
Love from FT. PIERCE , FLORIDA 🥰🥰🥰❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
It was great to meet you at this point of your journey! Sending love!
Thanks for coming to meet us at Somewhere Else 🌺
"Tree bridge" .... 🤣 Everyone knows that bamboo is a grass... Shame that restaurant with the BBQ cant deliver to the UK , it looked good. Stay safe you three... ❤
Yes technically it is from a grass family, but then politically in many countries where large tropical bamboo species occur natively, bamboos are legally considered to be trees and thus fall under the strict regulations of their forest department. So "tree bridge" could be correct as well. The more ya know! 😋
I am so excited about this episode…waiting for it like my final exam results ☺️☺️
Hi Chris and Marion,i went to Thailand 24 years ago and stayed in Bangkok we went to see the floating market and emperors Palace and went to the restaurant that was revolveing around and 36 floors up and thunder and lightning when I was revolveing amazing sight good food too went to the zoo a 1nce in a life time do we saw the zoo keepers run across the backs of the crocodile s and put yheir heads in side their mouth was some sight Chris and bamboo dancing went to pukket and stayed at patong beach hotel went elephant trekking at sun set and saw them play footy amazing and carrying logs back then you could get a tootoot for 6 Bart for a day trip love it have a greatness journey they are so happy ro see you sawdie cap