The Koh Chang International Triathlon organisers have surprised everyone by getting a website (www.kochangtriathlon.com) up & running before the event actually takes place on May 21st. It includes all the information any potential competitor needs . . . in Thai. But worth checking back as the event draws closer as content seems to be added every few days.
The three killers of Jimmy '"The best pianist I've ever played with" says Elton John' Hall, who was murdered on Whitesands in late 2005, were sentenced to 30 years in jail last week. His mate Stevie Strong bought out a tribute CD 'Rainbows Cafe' containing the last recording Jimmy ever made. Try as I might I cant find it in iTunes, maybe not as popular as Elton's 'Candle in the Wind' which, no doubt, would have benefited greatly from having Jimmy tinkling the ivories.
Had an email from the boss of Siam Beach Resort on Lonely Beach, assuring me that they are going well and truly upmarket with a 4-star resort being the aim. No doubt complete with guards to shoo away unwanted backpacking types. 24 new rooms have already been built with another 60 on the way next year. Take a look at the new website: www.SiamBeachResort.in.th. A site that is actually well written and interesting to read, which makes a change for a resort webpage.
Get your handkerchiefs ready, the Associated Press ran the tear jerking story of Bangkok woman Ariya Manee who was planning to drive down to Koh Chang for her honeymoon. Due to a rise in the price of gasoline she was now seriously considering abandoning her dream honeymoon. (Apparently, this was the best case of an oil price rise induced hardship the journalist could find in a city of 12 million.) My first thought was, gasoline cost to drive Bkk-KC-Bkk 6 months ago = around 800 baht. Cost now = around 1200 baht. So, this woman will consider cancelling her honeymoon for the sake of 400 baht, but she can afford to own a car which I'll bet she still drives to work everyday, rather than taking the bus.
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