Does PAD want me to stay here?

Haven't dived Shark Point and the wreck yet, cause a few days ago fishermen had cut the boey that indicates the wreck. Yesterday it was put back up, so hopefully we can go out there tomorrow. The day after I'm normally going towards Cambodja. Not for sure yet, cause right now, Krabi airport(where I'm flying from) is closed, and there's a railway strike going on as well. It all has to do with demonstrations that have been going on for about 90 days already, basically, PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy) is protesting against the current government. Here's an article about it, and the transport problems... Don't worry, I'm not noticing anything here, except that every Thai is watching television now, and I'm pretty sure I'll find a way home (worst case scenario through Kuala Lumpur). Regards ;o)

Back to the islands...

After Khao Sok, changed plans a bit (realized my flight to cambodia is only on the 31st), so went to phang nga (instead of ko lanta), where we visited the bay that was filmed in James Bond (the man with the golden gun, for those who are interested). the day after went to Krabi, and visited a temple with loads of monkeys around it. Then took the ferry to Ko Phiphi, did a few dives ( Bida Nai, and Viking Cave), and planning to go diving more tomorow (Shark Point, Anemone Reef, King Cruiser Wreck!).

Some more of Thailand

Went to Koh Pan ngan, had a pretty crazy full moon party at Haad Rin, relaxed and snorkeled for a day at Haad Salad, then went diving at Sail Rock... Now in Khao Sok national park, went for a two day jungle trek, slept in a bamboo house on the water, walked and swam through caves, saw bats, big spiders, monkeys (!), chameleon.... Tomorrow I'm heading to Koh Lanta (saying goodbye to the belgian travel mates), getting ready for some more diving, and maybe do my advanced course... Again a short one, without pictures... will try to change this soon... keep it up in the cold ;o)

First week in Thailand

A short rundown on the last week... after meeting up with first Thomas, and a day later with Ine, we left Bangkok, on a twelve hour train ride to Chiang Mai. Did a mountain trek, riding elephants, walking through the jungle, rafting, and overnight stays with hill tribes... After getting back to Chiang Mai, we wanted to plan the continuation of the trip, when we read this warning. That was where we planned to go, so considered some other options. We changed our plans completely (as should be possible on any good trip). That's why this morning, after two long busrides, a ferry and a few tuktuk rides, we are now in Koh Panghan! Way down south in Thailand, and just in time for their legendary full moon party... More story, and maybe some pictures... later! Oh, and to the beer-forum under 'comments'... Chang is my first choice as well, but am in general quite happy with size and 'vol' of the local beer... One aspect where Australia can learn a lesson...