About the author
I have been living and working in Bangkok since the late '90s. I first visited Thailand with a friend on a short holiday in 1997. Unlike many who come to Thailand, I did not fall in love with the country on that first visit. In fact even before the end of the holiday I was ready to go home. Despite the fact that we were staying in a great hotel next to a really fabulous beach, the overwhelming heat got to me, and that, along with a bout of very nasty food poisoning were enough for me to want to return home. I returned to my homeland and while reflecting on the holiday, realised that I'd had a good time and would like to go back again some time.