Hello Les, What a beautiful video; one of the best you've made. I visited Kanchanaburi about ten years ago on a day trip from Bangkok; I should have stayed there longer. I went there to visit the grave (headstone) of my uncle who is remembered in the War Cemetry there. He died in 1943 building the railway as a POW of the Japanese! Varry on living the dream.
Thanks for sharing 🙏your comment, this was our 3rd trip to the River Kwai, it is a wonderful location to visit but sadly not for your Uncle. Thanks for sharing this and reminding others of the sacrifice made for others to live a better life. Respect for your Uncle.
Hi, Les & Ploy, I enjoyed your video, What a bargain at 8000 BHT. The accommodation is more than adequate, free boat trip is thrown in for free. Great find you guys. the bridge has a dark past but a wonderful future and present. Well done. Take care, GOD Bless you and yours. M
Hi Les, great Vlog mate and impeccable timing we are planning a trip there next month i will follow in your footsteps.... thanks for the effort you put in. Cheers Steve
Have fun it is well worth a visit. Have a look at this other video on some of the other Raft hotels we stayed at. Thanks for taking time to comment. th-cam.com/video/EEmWZzRh3q4/w-d-xo.html
Well worth it. Stopped at the River Kwai hotel. Visited the museum. Went on the bridge and took train ride. Got the book and t-shirts too. Lol. It's changed since I went there in 1985. Been there 2015 and last year too. A real experience and quite spooky when there are no other people there on the death railway.
Lovely part of the country. Ive always enjoyed visiting Kanchanaburi. Ive stayed at a number of places but most memorable are River Kwai Jungle Rafts and the River Kwai Resotel. Raft trips on the river always a pleasure. Thank you Les for sharing part of your Dream Reality. All the Best. Mitch 🙏
We liked the Jungle Raft very much and wanted to stay here again but wow has it gone up in price, last year 2,500 this year 3,500 far too expensive for our budget. Thanks for your comment Mitch.
Nice flog Les very very peaceful place.Was there a number of years ago to find my Grandfathers grave as he was marched to the River Kwai to work on the railway but sadly died of Beri Beri whilst there.My Grandfather is buried in Cranji Singapore war graves cemetery which is kept absolutely lovely and cared for by the British Legion and War Graves Commission.My grandmother lived with us all her life and was like a second mother to us four lads.When she passed my brother and I flew to Singapore and reunited our grandmothers wedding ring to his grave so they could be together again.When my wife and I move to Jomtien next April we will make that peaceful trip you have been on.Many thanks
Really enjoyed that thank you Les and Ploy 🌴🌴
Our pleasure! Next trip Koh Kood for Christmas and New Year.
Hello Les, What a beautiful video; one of the best you've made. I visited Kanchanaburi about ten years ago on a day trip from Bangkok; I should have stayed there longer. I went there to visit the grave (headstone) of my uncle who is remembered in the War Cemetry there. He died in 1943 building the railway as a POW of the Japanese! Varry on living the dream.
Thanks for sharing 🙏your comment, this was our 3rd trip to the River Kwai, it is a wonderful location to visit but sadly not for your Uncle. Thanks for sharing this and reminding others of the sacrifice made for others to live a better life. Respect for your Uncle.
Magic Les 👍👍
Cheers for that.
I love the life you're living. It gives me a glimpse of what could be for us when we retire to Thailand. Take care...
It is for sure possible, we do not enhance anything it is as it is and we live a normal life here in Thailand. Thanks for watching.🙏😎
2:00 onward - The background music drowns out the voice.
Ok an error on my editing skills sorry.
Very informative Les ,great vlog 👍
Glad you enjoyed it many thanks for watching.
I love film bridge on river Kwai it’s one of my favourite films
I agree an old movie but worth a watch.
That was exceptionally good value
Thanks we have a Budget to live on and you can live on a Budget here in Thailand. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.🙏😎
Great news Les and thanks
Thanks so much for watching, very much appreciated.
Hi les. Great video . I really do enjoy seeing you and Ploy enjoying life.
Thanks so much, we have a great life together.
Hi, Les & Ploy, I enjoyed your video, What a bargain at 8000 BHT. The accommodation is more than adequate, free boat trip is thrown in for free. Great find you guys. the bridge has a dark past but a wonderful future and present. Well done.
Take care, GOD Bless you and yours. M
Thanks so much for watching, very beautiful area but yes so much suffering in the past.
On me bucket list.
Thanks for that, I still have many things to do from my Bucket list. Best wishes and thanks for taking time to comment.
Hi Les, great Vlog mate and impeccable timing we are planning a trip there next month i will follow in your footsteps.... thanks for the effort you put in.
Cheers Steve
Have fun it is well worth a visit. Have a look at this other video on some of the other Raft hotels we stayed at. Thanks for taking time to comment. th-cam.com/video/EEmWZzRh3q4/w-d-xo.html
Very tastefull Les, good camera work & editing not forgetting the very respectfull music..spot on 👍
Many thanks for your comments. Very much appreciated.
Absolutely great video Les. Would have be on anyone's list if visiting Thailand.
Absolutely Thanks for watching.
I was just planning a trip there end of Oct and you came along and showed me … what timing! 👍
Have a look at these other raft hotels we stayed in last year. Thanks for watching.
th-cam.com/video/EEmWZzRh3q4/w-d-xo.html
Well worth it. Stopped at the River Kwai hotel. Visited the museum. Went on the bridge and took train ride. Got the book and t-shirts too. Lol. It's changed since I went there in 1985. Been there 2015 and last year too. A real experience and quite spooky when there are no other people there on the death railway.
This was our 3rd visit to the Area, only Pai has equaled the number of visits. Pai is another stunning location.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream sorry, I meant 3 times to Kanchanburi to see the river, etc. And stay. One of my favourite places barring islands.
Awesome work Les!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video as always Les. Khop khun khrap mak mak. 🙏🇹🇭
Thanks for watching.😎
Lovely part of the country. Ive always enjoyed visiting Kanchanaburi. Ive stayed at a number of places but most memorable are River Kwai Jungle Rafts and the River Kwai Resotel. Raft trips on the river always a pleasure. Thank you Les for sharing part of your Dream Reality. All the Best. Mitch 🙏
We liked the Jungle Raft very much and wanted to stay here again but wow has it gone up in price, last year 2,500 this year 3,500 far too expensive for our budget. Thanks for your comment Mitch.
Nice flog Les very very peaceful place.Was there a number of years ago to find my Grandfathers grave as he was marched to the River Kwai to work on the railway but sadly died of Beri Beri whilst there.My Grandfather is buried in Cranji Singapore war graves cemetery which is kept absolutely lovely and cared for by the British Legion and War Graves Commission.My grandmother lived with us all her life and was like a second mother to us four lads.When she passed my brother and I flew to Singapore and reunited our grandmothers wedding ring to his grave so they could be together again.When my wife and I move to Jomtien next April we will make that peaceful trip you have been on.Many thanks
Thanks for taking time to comment and share your experience, best wishes for your move to Jomtien next year. Les & Ploy
look fantastic 😍 xx vee
Thank you! Cheers! It is as good as it looks.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream just talked my hubby in to going there for a trip xx vee
I am so going on that excursion, this winter, Thanks Les see you at the Airport in Late November
Thanks for watching November is just around the corner. See you soon.😎