First impressions... Nothing has changed. It's just the same same as it was 5 years ago. Maybe that's why so many people love it so much.
Seriously, if I go away for a long weekend in China then come back to my city I see all kinds of changes.
But not much has changed in Bangkok.
I see Sukhumvit has been somewhat cleaned up. The sidewalk clogging market where I nearly got my man bag snatched has almost gone.
Immigration is stricter now. I got a quick look over because I had an Ed visa from years ago, they're definitely not keen on long stayers using semi-legit visas.
A few of the beer bars in Nana Soi 4 are different. But many of my favourite places are still here. And Mos Burger is still in Terminal 21.
Not sure there are many good ladies in this street. When you're used to the stunning white legged Chinese ladies of Zhejiang then Bangkok will be a let down. But the room cleaning girl in my hotel is very cute.
I bought some Western foods I've not seen for months. It's quite cheap here in CNY terms.
I'm sober as I'm out of sync with the window of opportunity for buying beer. Actually I feel fitter than I was 5 years ago. I think living in China is good for losing weight.
Looking forward to chatting to random Brits abroad and moaning about how sh1t our country has become
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