Kao Jai Thailand: New Year, New Beginnings

Monday, 7 January 2013

New Year, New Beginnings

Nakhon Sawan (TAT photo)

Happy New Year from Kao Jai and all our contributors! During 2012, I was lucky enough to have a great team of ‘guest bloggers’ who very kindly filled in for me while I was on an extended overseas sabbatical (sadly, not to Thailand!) And while I regret that I couldn’t be writing about my favourite place in the world personally, I could at least relax in the knowledge that Kao Jai Thailand was regularly updated with fascinating and entertaining articles from Thailand insiders and experts sharing their knowledge and passion for the Land of Smiles.

Special thanks to John Borthwick, Roderick Eime, Kerry Van der Jagt, Cynthia Barnes and Belinda Jackson for stepping up to the plate when I screamed for assistance!

It’s been almost a year since I last visited Thailand, and it hasn’t been easy being away from its beautiful people and scenery, great food, blissful beaches and of course my beloved elephants! But hopefully 2013 will bring me more time in Thailand, and more time to write about my second home.

In the next few weeks, I plan on overhauling the design of the blog, so look out for that; and I’ll also be starting a series of ‘insider tips’ from both Thai nationals and ex-pats living in various parts of Thailand.

Thanks to all my readers for sticking by me and sharing my love of the wonderful, crazy and beautiful country of Thailand!

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About Me

I've been a regular visitor to Thailand since 2006, when I first fell under the spell of the country during a journalist famil to the annual elephant polo tournament. During my five-year obsession with Thailand, I have developed a deep appreciation of the intricacies of the country, from its warm-hearted people to its quirky and adorable animals, from its fantastic food to the awesome nightlife. A lover of both beaches and mountains, I've discovered the best of both worlds in Thailand, and split my time between the jungles of the north and the beautiful sandy bays of the south. But there is still so much of this country to uncover – and I invite you to share my experiences as I visit new destinations and broaden my knowledge of old favourites. In 2010, I was awarded a coveted Friends of Thailand Award for services promoting tourism to Thailand through my travel journalism. I'm proud to further my association with the Thailand travel industry through this blog.