A travel day from Hua Hin to Bangkok kicks off this Almost Retired in Thailand video, day one of a trip to Taiwan for the family's first Backyard Ultra Marathon. Dave and Kim drop Zoey off at Pet Time Animal Hospital, show viewers around the USabai Hotel in Bangkok, and finish the day at the KodTalay Seafood Buffet.
Hua Hin to Bangkok, Day One
Every big trip starts with a travel day, and this one begins at home in Hua Hin. Dave and Kim are headed to Taiwan to run their first Backyard Ultra Marathon, and the first leg is the familiar drive north to Bangkok. It is a realistic look at how expats in Hua Hin start an international journey, with Bangkok as the natural gateway for flights across Asia.
Dropping Zoey Off First
Before leaving town, the family stops at Pet Time Animal Hospital to drop off Zoey. For pet owners living in Thailand, this small moment is genuinely useful information: knowing there is a trusted place to board or care for a dog makes travel from Hua Hin far easier to plan.
The USabai Hotel in Bangkok
In Bangkok, Dave shows viewers the USabai Hotel, their base for the night. Hotel walkthroughs like this are a staple of the channel and a practical resource for anyone needing a comfortable overnight stay in Bangkok before an early flight or an event.
KodTalay Seafood Buffet Finish
The day wraps up at the KodTalay Seafood Buffet, a well known Bangkok spot for all you can eat seafood. After hours on the road, a seafood feast is a fitting send off before the marathon trip, and it gives viewers one more Bangkok dining idea to add to their list.
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