Dave records a return journey to Thailand after the pandemic travel restrictions discussed in his earlier trips had eased. He travels from Phoenix through Dallas, Tokyo and Bangkok, spends a night at the Golden Foyer, and continues to Koh Samui to reunite with Kim.
The Long Haul Route
Dave's journey starts in Phoenix, Arizona, continues to Dallas, Texas, and then crosses the Pacific to Tokyo, Japan before the final push to Bangkok. It is a classic long haul routing from the American Southwest to Thailand, and he describes the whole trip as great and uneventful, which is exactly what a traveler wants on a journey this long.
A Night in Bangkok
Rather than pushing straight through, Dave spends a night in Bangkok at the Golden Foyer Hotel before his final leg. Breaking up a long trip with an airport area hotel night is a smart strategy for anyone arriving in Thailand late or connecting onward to the islands the next morning.
Reunited on Koh Samui
The final leg brings Dave to Koh Samui, where he is reunited with his wife Kim, the other half of the Almost Retired in Thailand channel. He invites viewers to share questions about the trip, making this video a useful reference for anyone planning their own post restriction journey to Thailand.
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