Phuket

mikegb · #1 08-06-2004, 05:24

I have just been having a rummage through one of my drawers and it has all my Thailand photos in it. Boy has it brought back some good memories.

I have just scanned a few photos so here they are -

Have you ever got really tired of waiting in the queue at the airport? Well, maybe you should fly via Chumphon.
Its a long story, but basically me and my friend ended up being shown around the city of Chumphon by a half thai half chinese man who owned most of the city. He took us to the local airport which the citizens of Chumphon had requested, because they lie half way between Bangkok and Phuket. As Thai wisdom has it, whilst the airport was being built, they also upgraded the main highway between Chumphon and Bangkok. The end result? A bus ride costing 180 baht, or a airplane fllight costing 2,000 baht. Which do you think the Thais chose?

So, at this time (3 years ago) they had NOBODY, and I mean fcuking NOBODY at the airport. It was brand new, and there was only ONE security guard at the main door. NO planes. NO staff. NO pilots. NO passengers. I actually felt quite privelliged

I bet there are not many people who have been to an airport which is deserted

It was just one small thing in a tour of duty which was fcuking bizarre to say the least. Some of the crazy shit that happened to me and my friend was unreal. I could write a book. Anyway, here is the photo -

mikegb · #2 08-06-2004, 05:29

Ok, easy one now.

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

mikegb · #3 08-06-2004, 05:34

Ok,

This next one isnt a Thailand picture, but it was with them all, and really, this photo is what I did to get me to Thailand.
This is taken in an office block in Belgium. Doing this computer wiring has enabled me to travel far across the world, but boy was it hot in Belgium !

I give you all permission to print this picture off, and place it by your dustbins. It will help to keep the rats away

Coolhand · #4 08-06-2004, 10:49

Hard hat and boots - good to see you took your personal safety seriously, Mike

IRISH JONNY · #5 08-06-2004, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikegb

Ok,

This next one isnt a Thailand picture, but it was with them all, and really, this photo is what I did to get me to Thailand.
This is taken in an office block in Belgium. Doing this computer wiring has enabled me to travel far across the world, but boy was it hot in Belgium !

I give you all permission to print this picture off, and place it by your dustbins. It will help to keep the rats away

HI MIKEE.....
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN CASTED FOR THE FILM "THE FULL MONTY"
JONNY

Heywood · #6 08-06-2004, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikegb

Ok,

This next one isnt a Thailand picture, but it was with them all, and really, this photo is what I did to get me to Thailand.
This is taken in an office block in Belgium. Doing this computer wiring has enabled me to travel far across the world, but boy was it hot in Belgium !

I give you all permission to print this picture off, and place it by your dustbins. It will help to keep the rats away

Thats just so damn funny!!

Mike I will give you the highest marks for being one of the most original people I have ever run across...even though I have only gotten to read about you...all I can think is f**King brillant. I almost fell out of my chair at work I was laughing so hard....

You just seem to have no problems with putting it out there as it were and thats a rare ability that most people do not have.

Jonas · #7 09-06-2004, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikegb

I have just been having a rummage through one of my drawers and it has all my Thailand photos in it. Boy has it brought back some good memories.

I have just scanned a few photos so here they are -

Have you ever got really tired of waiting in the queue at the airport? Well, maybe you should fly via Chumphon.
Its a long story, but basically me and my friend ended up being shown around the city of Chumphon by a half thai half chinese man who owned most of the city. He took us to the local airport which the citizens of Chumphon had requested, because they lie half way between Bangkok and Phuket. As Thai wisdom has it, whilst the airport was being built, they also upgraded the main highway between Chumphon and Bangkok. The end result? A bus ride costing 180 baht, or a airplane fllight costing 2,000 baht. Which do you think the Thais chose?

So, at this time (3 years ago) they had NOBODY, and I mean fcuking NOBODY at the airport. It was brand new, and there was only ONE security guard at the main door. NO planes. NO staff. NO pilots. NO passengers. I actually felt quite privelliged

I bet there are not many people who have been to an airport which is deserted

It was just one small thing in a tour of duty which was fcuking bizarre to say the least. Some of the crazy shit that happened to me and my friend was unreal. I could write a book. Anyway, here is the photo -

Hi Mike ,

Wery fun to see this pic !!!
I remember when you told me the story about this airport
last xmas ...