No sheep or phone zombies! Just independent folk travelling around Bangkok & Thailand's Eastern Seaboard, Cambodia's Coastline, Northeast Mountains & The Mekong River.
And... We're Back On The Road Again
So it's another Monkey Jim Travel Website. While stuck in Thailand during the big travel restrictions and TravelNortheastCambo.com on hold, seems it was time to start another website with all the places we could actually get to. I'll write most of the stuff but Mal and a few others might help too. Feel free to join in if you like. It's only places we actually go, and stuff we like, plus the usually assortment of mud maps and crazy fun (but pointless) stuff too.
BTW If you are a phone zombie and love all that social media crap, you can also follow along @misterjim on twitter, or just check out our new groovy YouTube channel @monkeyjim
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WoW! Bar Inthamara Soi 45 Din Daeng
Trat Saturday Night Street Market
Loy Krathong at Benjakatti Park BKK
SO WHERE IS BANGKOK'S FAMOUS TURTLE CAR?
A Trek to Talat Noi, Bangkok's Hidden Hideaway
The famous beaten and busted turtle car has become an icon in the streets of Chinatown Bangkok. But where is the bloody thing? Well, take a stroll north from River City Shopping Centre (Si Phraya Pier), for a few minutes to Talat Noi, and turn left down San Chao Rong Kueak the well-known but narrow street art lane, pass Rong Kueak Shrine at the end of the lane and turn right and keep following the skinny laneway, past So Heng Thai Heritage Café/Mansion, continuing towards Sanchao Chow Sue Kong, a Hokkien shrine built in 1804. Along the way, under the cover of a huge, colorful prayer tree, you'll find a rusted, abandoned vintage Fiat 500 car, leaning against a decorative broken wall. Take some pix, then continue on to the River View Guesthouse Rooftop Bar, which has the fantastic view of the Chao Phraya River, all the way up to Wat Arun, and grab yourself a cool (but expensive) drink.
October 12, 2022
Talat Noi, Bangkok, Thailand
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IT'S TIME TO FLOAT YOUR BOAT IN THE MOONLIGHT. LOY KRATHONG 2022
Loy Krathong Celebrations at Benjakitti Park
The full moon in November is when folks across Thailand celebrate Loy Krathong by placing small decorated floats called krathongs in the waterways, lakes and even the sea under the moonlit sky. The krathongs are adorned with incense sticks, flowers and candles, as well as a variety of natural, and some not so natural (styrofoam) decorations. If you candle stays alight as your krathong floats away, you are in for a lucky year, they say. Somtimes you actually are lucky, mostly though the evening breeze takes it toll on the revellers' candles and ocasionally it even ends up in a huge fiery floating mess of melting plastic. BTW The newly renovated Queen Sirikit Convention Centre can be seen lit up in the background. Benjakitti Park is just a short walk south from Sukhumvit MRT Station (also called Asoke on the BTS Skytain light green line, but at the same location).
November 8, 2022
Benjakitti Park, Bangkok, Thailand
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FUN AT WOW! BAR
After Loy Krathong. Fun With the Cool Cats
After celebrating Loy Krathong by placing a decorated float called a krathong into the lake at Benjakatti Park, it was time to hit another watering hole for a few cold Changs. Wow! Bar is just off the side of Inthamara Soi 45, Din Daeng (Ratchadapisek Soi 17 is the same street) and just a short walk from Sutthisan MRT. They have a cool cat, live music, football on TV and plenty of great food to choose from. The friendly staff and reasonble prices make this a great place to hang out
November 8, 2022
Din Daeng, Bangkok, Thailand
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TRAVELLING IN THAILAND
Visiting Ko Chang after COVID
Ko Chang is an island in the province of Trat, Thailand.This photo was taken at White Sand Beach "Hat Sai Khao" wich is located on the north western side of the island. According to Google, Ko Chang, is one of the largest Thai islands in the Gulf of Thailand, contains dense, steep jungle. Mu Ko Chang National Park, a preserve with hiking trails and waterfalls such as tiered Klong Plu, covers the interior and extends to offshore coral reefs. The coast is dotted with beaches and villages including Bang Bao, built on piers. Hat Tha Nam (aka Lonely Beach) has a waterfront party scene that attracts backpackers.
September 24, 2022
Ko Chang Island, Trat Province, Thailand
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WEED FOR SALE? REALLY???
Weed Openly Being Sold On The Streets
Since being legalized it seems that everyone can sell weed these days. This means that even as a tourist, you can now buy and smoke weed without needing a medical license. And the best part is that it’s as easy or even easier than buying a beer.The country has always been known for its beautiful beaches and delicious food but not for its weed, until recently. So if you’re moving to Thailand or are planning to travel there, make sure to read along and find out the best spots and where to find the best weed when traveling in Thailand!
November 3, 2022
Everywhere in Thailand
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TALAT NOI
Street Art Hot Spot
The famous beaten and busted turtle car has become an icon in the streets of Chinatown, but Talat Noi Sub District bordering the southern end of bangkok's Chintown has a lot more to offer. Located just north of River City Shopping Centre and Si Phrya Express Boat Pier, Talat Noi is also easily accessed by Bus 36 AC which stops outside Siam Discovery/MBK. It has street art, cafes, eateries and a range of accommodation.
October 12, 2022
Talat Noi, Bangkok, Thailand
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WAT BOT
Our Favourite Temple to Visit in Trat
Wat Bot in the province of Trat, Thailand. Located on the eatern seaboard of the Thailand. The temple is located just west of town past the Trat City Pillar Shrine. It is best visited in the afternoon as there isnt a lot of shade.
November 3, 2022
Wat Bot, Trat, Thailand
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STREET ART IN BANGKOK
San Chao Rong Kueak
There is a little soi on the southern part of Chinatown that most people call Talat Noi, but that's actually the name of the whole sub district. The soi is actally called San Chao Rong Kueak and is just a short walk north from River City Shopping Centre and the Si Phrya Pier. The closet MRT is Hualomphong but that's quite a long walk. Quite often they have roadside exhibitions from local artists, and their are quite a few groovy coffee shops in the area.
