
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort - Day Pass - Phuket Sandbox
A day pass visit to Katathani Phuket Beach Resort on Kata Noi Beach during the Phuket Sandbox reopening.
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A day pass visit to Katathani Phuket Beach Resort on Kata Noi Beach during the Phuket Sandbox reopening.
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A special Snack Attack at the Central Festival Phuket food court, ending with chicken and pork balls Kim does not love.
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Flying from Arizona to Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox with their dog Bella, the first Sandbox dog.
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Dave documents his Thailand Certificate of Entry battle under the 2021 Phuket Sandbox, including two rejections before departure.
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Explore Dave’s historical Koh Samui rental tour, then compare exact homes by total cost, location, included services and viewing priorities.
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Dave flies from Thailand back to Arizona during COVID 2021, with stops in Japan and Seattle and a COVID test in Bangkok.
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Dave travels from Crystal Bay Lamai on Koh Samui to Bangkok in May 2021, stays at the Golden Foyer Hotel, and gets a COVID test at MedConsult Clinic.
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Dave, his parents, his wife, and his son sample Thai candies from stores and markets across Thailand in this special Snack Attack edition.
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Dave shares the sights and sounds of Crystal Bay Yacht Club on Silver Beach, Lamai, Koh Samui, one of the most peaceful places he has stayed.
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Dave rides a scooter from Lamai to Mae Nam across Koh Samui on the Jungle Road shortcut, ending with sunset at Nathon Pier.
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Dave taste tests tomato crackers, salted caramel Cheetos, and crispy chicken skins from Tesco Lotus in Lamai, Koh Samui.
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Dave hikes into Hin Lad Waterfall near Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, swims in its two freshwater pools, and spots a strange mushroom.
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Part 1 of Dave's Koh Samui waterfall series visits Khoa Yai, Wang Soo Thong, and Na Mueang 2 out of nine mapped falls.
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Follow David’s Koh Samui rental search and the home chosen, with practical steps for assessing leads, viewing in person and agreeing clear deposit terms.
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Dave reveals where he buys the best papaya salad he has eaten in Thailand, then taste tests three new Tesco Lotus snacks.
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Dave fishes at TopCats Fishing Resort on Koh Samui, catching seven fish including Giant Siamese Carp and Mekong Catfish.
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Ride around Koh Samui with Dave, then use the route to compare everyday journeys without assuming historic traffic reflects today’s conditions.
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Fresh out of Bangkok ASQ quarantine, Dave travels to Koh Samui during COVID, rents a scooter, and checks into an amazing Crystal Bay Beach hotel.
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