A thousand good reasons to go diving in Thailand!

[Buadhai]

^I had that pleasure on Friday. It was an absolute disgrace. The lines snaked back so far into the arrivals corridor that you could actually purchase duty free items while waiting in line. At one point one of the Immigration officers left her post to yell, in Thai, at some Russian tourists whose deportment did not please her.

A few things Immigration could do to streamline the procedure.

• Instead of having a line for each station there should be a single line that feeds all stations. That works well in Narita and would go a long way toward equalizing waiting times for all arriving passengers.
• Do not permit people to fill out the arrival card at the Immigration counter. Instead they should be directed to a separate help desk for assistance.
• Put a few officers out amount the arriving passengers to do crowd control and provide form-filling assistance.

 

[Bowmouth]

Reason # 345: The mobile clothes-dyers who will fast and cheaply give your old shirts or pants a new color.

 

[Low]

I stopped reading at number 5... what was the other reasons?

 

[Buadhai]

Reason # 345: The mobile clothes-dyers who will fast and cheaply give your old shirts or pants a new color.

I'm amazed that these guys still exist. There's one in my area with an almost identical kit. I love the distinctive sound of the clapper they use to announce their arrival.

 

[Buadhai]

Reason # 346: Khmer ruins all over Isaan.

This is Prasat Plai Bat 1, in Buriram Province. The prasat is about an hour's walk from the nearest road.

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[Bowmouth]

I stopped reading at number 5... what was the other reasons?

Hi Low,
According to your profile you've done less than 25 dives so I think that 5 reasons should be enough for you to come to Thailand for a diving holiday.

 

[Bowmouth]

Reason # 347: The beautiful "off the beaten track" historical park of Sri Satchanalai (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

 

[Doc Harry]

#348: Great food

 

[Doc Harry]

#349: THE BEST REASON OF ALL TO GO TO THAILAND:

 

[Buadhai]

#350: Orchids - Soft Cane Dendrobium

Not many people raise this type of orchid because it usually only flowers once a year. The photo was taken on my morning run route. I always look forward to the beginning of the hot season and the spectacular blossoms on this collection.