Hi All. https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies/england.gif I'm not that new, I dipped my toe in the "big-boys" threads a month or so ago, and have been reading TD for several months now. Got the intro thru the BP forum. I'm from UK, have visited LOS every year since 1993 - my first visit was in 1953 tho, (that may give my age away) - so I know a bit about the country. Am married to a Thai and we have property north of Bangkok. Intend to retire there as soon as I can get rid of my UK property. enjoy following your threads - slowly getting to know the "characters" - and do enjoy the "visit" reports and photos.