Monday, April 21, 2008

The first day


After a well earnt rest and a nice breakfast we left the hotel and went back to our house.

I was really looking forward to seeing the house again. Nuch's parents had done a fantastic job of looking after it. Nuch and i then went to do some banking and a shop. It was good to get back to daily Thai life, it also bought back alot of comparisons between Thailand and the UK.

The supermarket is case in part, as well as showing up the different products that each country sells, it also showed up the price that we pay. Believe it or not, the UK isn't always more expensive. We bought Elazabeth some nappies, these were more expensive and bearing in mind I always use the 3 - 1 ratio. Meaning people in thailand at a minimum earn three times less than we do, items that are three times less on ratio are the same price to average Joe in the UK. So nappies costing more in Thailand really cost three times as much as the UK. Baby milk is the same price, there aren't many own brand products and the choice in the aisles is limited. Some products are better priced, or should I say anything made in china is a top price.

In the evening we had a nice meal at one of my favourite restaurants and went home. Elizabeth is struggling with her Grandad, which is a real shame. He loves her too bits, but she is having none of it, especially if i'm about. I have too leave the room and listen to her crying for me until she looses interest. Not something i'm pleased with. Oh well, Hua Hin on wednesday.

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