
South Lamai Beach Walk - COVID Updates - A Few Other Thoughts That Might Interest You
A morning run turns into a walk on a south Lamai beach, with COVID updates and thoughts on life in Koh Samui.
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A morning run turns into a walk on a south Lamai beach, with COVID updates and thoughts on life in Koh Samui.
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Dave’s archive account of an immigration visit on Koh Samui after he realized his permitted stay had ended.
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A day pass at the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort and Spa by Marriott on Lamai Beach, the family's favorite so far.
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A day at the OZO resort on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, with food, resort views, and a COVID situation update.
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Dave and family travel from Phuket to Koh Samui after completing their 14 day Phuket Sandbox entry into Thailand.
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A tour of three must see Phuket temples, Wat Sri Sunthon, Wat Chalong, and the Big Buddha, plus Phuket Views Restaurant.
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A resort day pass at SAii Laguna Phuket on Bang Tao Beach, with the cost returned as food and beverage credit.
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A Sunday drive along the east side of Koh Samui from Lamai to MaeNam during the Samui Plus Sandbox period.
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Aquaria Phuket and the AR Trickeye Museum at Central Festival mall, visited free during the Phuket Sandbox with 890 baht tickets.
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A day pass visit to the five star, pet friendly Pullman Panwa Beach Resort in Phuket, with pools and great food.
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Return visit to Shabu Shi conveyor belt dining at Central Festival Phuket during the Phuket Sandbox.
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A day pass at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, a local food stop near Karon, and a visit to the Big Buddha Temple.
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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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