tariq

Hi

My GF is from KPP and I have been visiting her family there for several years. One of her family has a house in Nakhon Chum. About a hundred meters from the house, by a stream which leads to/from Mae Ping river, is an old ruined house. Its a few hundred meters from road AH1 after the junction with Thanon KamphaengPhet.

My GF tells me this house belonged to King Rama V and he used to stay there. Although just a stream in front of it now, it used to be much wider than it currenty is and there were no houses nearby. Her family tell me there were big processions held there with many men in uniform...military men and old style barges.

The house is in a complete mess now with the wood all warped and rotten but you can imagine how grand it must have looked when in use. Although I have walked around the ground floor in recent years I wouldn't risk it now and certainly have not ventured up the rickety stairs.

The land around it is overgrown with weeds and I was wandering if any one knew any thing about the history of this house at all? When I get home tonight I will try and upload a few pics.

Given how revered Rama V is I would have thought this house would have been better taken care of with some official recognition but there's not even a plaque.

Any info on this would be appreciated and I think quite interesting.

Thanks

Tariq

Hi

I may be planning a trip to the above after Sonkran and wanted any useful info.

I'll be driving there from Kampaengh Phet in a 4x4.

I have the following questions:

Is it far from KPP and how long to drive there (aprox)?

How long would you recommend is needed to see the falls and what else is there to do there?

Are there plenty of hotels around?

My GF just told me her frind said there have abeen a lot of fatal accidents around the falls but wasn't sure what caused them - is this true?

We'll have 2 kids with us aged 10 and 15 - is it suitable for young visitors?

Many thanks as ever for any replies.

Tariq

Hi
Coming to Pattaya for Songkran. Only ever stayed in hotels but this time have my son, gf and 3 kids so hotels looking a bit more expensive. Can any one recommend a place to rent with 3 bedrooms in or around Pattaya/ Jomtiem.

Has to be clean and safe  and family friendly as have kids aged 10-15. Not looking for luxury and has to be within short distance of Pattaya central.

First time taking my son to LOS, he's 23. Pattaya for Songkran and then on to Koh Chang and Kanchanaburi - can't wait to see what he thinks! I remember my first time, it was mind blowing and I fell in love with the Country.

Cheers

Tariq

Hi Guys

Will be travelling from Kao San Rd to Pattaya with my son on Sunday April 15th. I haven't done this trip since 1998 and it cost about £50 back then booked through a travel agent in BKK. Just so I know what to expect, how much am i looking at and what is the best way to arrange it?

Cheers

Tariq

Hello

Long time since I have visited the forum. Hello to all.

I am coming to LOS during Songkran. I am taking my son who is 23 and has never been to LOS before. I can't wait and really excited for him as its going to be totally different from anything he has experienced in the UK or Europe.

We're going to stay one night in BKK before heading off to meet my GF and family in Kampaeng. I want to take him to see the Grand Palace on Sunday 15th April but I wasn't sure if its normal opening times or if it may be closed or reduced opening hours.

Can anyone confirm for me please?

Many thanks

Tariq...