Monthly Archive for January, 2007

Kath Horton

Kath died a year ago today. My thoughts are with her family and friends. It’s strange to be back here on the neighbouring island at the same time.

New Year on Koh Pha Ngan

Well, New Year on Koh Pha Ngan was an interesting experience. You’ve got to see it once I suppose!

For those who haven’t experienced Thai beach parties, the hard liquor is served in a rather efficient manner, quantity rather than sophistication being the priority! So a few of these…

Thailand Koh Pha Ngan Bucket Full

… fairly quickly became a few of these…

Thailand Koh Pha Ngan Bucket Empty

There were a few interesting characters making use of the abundant sanitation facilities…

Thailand Koh Pha Ngan Green Lads

As the night wore on some poor souls just couldn’t take the pace…

Thailand Koh Pha Ngan Dude Passed Out

We threw in the towel rather tamely around 3am, but having been out till 8am the night before, we’d had enough of beach partying. It won’t go down in history as the greatest new year ever, but it would be unfair to say I didn’t have fun.

Bombs in Bangkok

Several bombs were detonated in Bangkok last night in advance of the new year celebrations. I was not in Bangkok and was not affected by the blasts. To the best of my knowledge, nobody I know was affected.