During my last night in Bangkok, when a thundershower made me question whether or not to head out, I thought “Stuff it! It’s my last night in this vibrant city – rain be damned!”
I was not far from Soi Cowboy – a hotspot with more adult offerings. I had been before, but this time around I felt way more in control. I memorised how to say “I’m just looking” in Thai, which really helped when being solicited.
Tons of girls were half naked, darts and ping pong balls were being launched out of vaginas – the usual kind of stuff you see every day. I had one Lady Drink with a cute girl and then just lay back and experienced the whole vibe.
Krabi was my next stop. On the way to the airport, the taxi got bumped in the rear at a red traffic light. There so happed to be a police station just across the road. It was a mild accident, but the boot containing my life possessions wouldn’t close. A very civil encounter ensued, and the offender offered to order me a new taxi. Getting the police involved wasn’t even considered. I saw him give the previous taxi driver a few thousand Bhat.
Finally in Krabi with time to spare before remote working began, I packed my mini backpack with beach gear. Then another sudden downpour occurred! I did however feel very seasoned as I huddled under a roof with other farangs and pulled out my poncho.
There was some kind of Muslim Festival happening near my villa. Perhaps a wedding after-party? The Thai population is over 90% Buddhist, with just over 5% subscribing to Islam – mostly near the border of Malaysia. Nonetheless, I was stationed near a large mosque, so the sounds of crickets and frogs got out-tuned by calls to prayer. To be fair, there was also some atrocious-sounding group karaoke squawks coming from the distance.
One night I decided to watch a ladyboy cabaret show. I thought it was great, but online reviews said otherwise, mostly judging poor lip-synching. What was a bit awkward was that there were only five of us in the audience for the early show. What did seem a bit robotic involved the performers winking periodically at empty seats. I clapped and whistled the loudest in support, and you can pay to get photos afterwards, which I was more than happy to support.
I rented a bike for the next three days and took long rides towards various spots. The highlights were a free walk through a mangrove forest and a visit to a fossil site. One could walk on the rocks which were totally infused with fossilised snails dating back 75 million years! A canine companion decided to join me for the whole self-guided tour. There were also many stalls selling some really cool shelly creations, such as mobiles, necklaces and wrist bracelets.
It was so good to just ride a bike with Krabi’s iconic limestone mountains/formations all around you. Different smells hit your face, the temperature changes as you travel between sunny and shady areas, and the ocean swims are so warm and inviting.
A lowlight was having a case of Dribble Butt for three days. One evening I chowed down hard on a green chilli that looked just like a green bean! The Thai don’t hold back on chilli unless you request otherwise. You need a brass ring-piece to handle their default heat setting!
Next: Trang Tales of the Unexpected
Previously: Bangkok Emporium Mall & Steaming Pots
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