She really is amazing, obviously has mettle and at the same time is quite a humble and gracious person, very nice too.

The pleasure is mutual :)

Thx Penang TV. Nadine really is amazing. Can always drop her a line on FB: facebook.com/BambooKhanom/

For sure! Always support mom n pop shops n small vendors. Just wanted to also show viewers what the town has in way of reg shops too.

Voila! Merci beaucoup, YOU are the REAL star (of both shows :)

Thank you so much!

He was jailed in an Indian high security prison and managed to escape by drugging the prison guards .. I remember the news bulletin being put out ' not to open doors ' and it was scary ! .. he finally got caught in Goa in O coquiero restraunt

Thank you kindly once again FM. Fortunately for those who want to keep lovely Khanom a 'secret', my vids don't get many views (too much boring 'info', few bikinis, no drama and no selfie blah blah for much of the vid etc lol;) BUT since I started this series, it appears several other vloggers now have Khanom in their sights and this may really put it on the map (sigh....) If so I will feel doubly guilty....

Thank you for sharing your experience. Nadine absolutely is a treasure and I hope more drop in to visit her at Bamboo Resort. We stay in touch (just yesterday in fact) and I too will be back, hopefully soon. To anyone looking in, Mademoiselle Nadine can be found here: facebook.com/BambooKhanom/

Nadine is extraordinary! Such courage and yet so humble too. It was a genuine pleasure to meet her.

Thx Lizzy, appreciated :)

I appreciate that, thanks :) STL

KITOS for watching! :)

@Mike Nykoruk Wow! Such a close call you had! As you say, if not for the old lengthy bank transfers... Thanks for sharing this Mike. You may want to drop a line to Nadine and share also, bet she would be interested. Can reach her here: facebook.com/BambooKhanom/

KITOS :)))

Nadine really is amazing and despite the real life movie events took place 45 years ago she still looks young! Khanom is generally very quiet but can fill up on long holiday weekends as was the case here.

I figured that track might end up around the Blue Terrace. Lovely place, just not a fan of de-foresting the hillside it sits on (ironically, now looks like an erosion danger to the place itself...) Will deffo check out Hin Lat and more too, thanks for the tip! Will also pop back to CC's soon and in future, swing by your glamping biz when opened. Thx also for the FB Group tip, tried joining but after 48 hrs no approval - was only going to say a hearty thanks to the wonderful community of Khanom (no self-promotions). But ah well. LOVE Khanom, both the locals and local expats remain some of the nicest I've come across.

Thanks RobNoi (as always:). Quieter in Khanom now after 3rd wave settled in but as lovely as ever

Thanks BBRIT, yep, love me a good sarnie and after being on the road a while it's nice to make something fresh. I'm actually on Koh Phangan now but will return to Khanom soonish. Checked out photos of Memories in Khao Lak, charming bar with a sand floor, on a long, gorgeous, quiet beach, ticks all my boxes! Will watch your channel for updates and if anyone would also like to follow, click or search Bad Badger Retired In Thailand channel :)

@@SideTripLife nice island lived on the next island koh tao for 5 years before moving to phangnga, cant beat a good sandwich, and getting great bread here is awesome, all thai bread is sweet as im sure you know, stay safe

Cheers Gumeet :)

Thanks rolandet. Ahhh subtitles - YT needs 24-48 hrs to process the automated CC titles so pls check back.

@@SideTripLife WHAAAAAT? want me to wait days before watching? 😄😄😄

TY John in Phoenix by way of NY! Small carry on suitcase + small backpack, both fit on a bike (suitcase squeezed in space between seat & steering column). Google maps + intuition (both somewhat fallible but always enjoy the journey;)

@@SideTripLife Thanks for the reply. When I based myself out of Pattaya, I brought one huge suitcase. While there, I bought a smaller suitcase online specifically for side trips. I had the suitcase delivered to my friends restaurant located on 2nd road between Soi 7 and Soi 8. I had to get my new suitcase up to my condo located in Cozy Beach. I had the restaurant workers there at Domicile (the name of the restaurant) strap the suitcase to my back using rope tied around my waist and tied to the back of the seat. lol Even the locals were amused at the sight of me as I drove down beach road and on up to Cozy Beach. I have a great picture of me on the bike with the suitcase strapped to me before I took off from Domicile. lol Cheers.

I just click 'yes' and let YT do it's thing. Perhaps try that YT premium, few bucks but no ads

ATV's are not 'legal' to drive on the road but many do and the local boys in brown turn a blind eye. Some even manage to register and plate as a 'farm' vehicle but no idea how they record a corresponding green/blue book (use ATV engine/chassis # I suppose?). Also over 50cc likely need a licence. Less than 50cc or electric equivalent no need though. Insurance is another issue. It's all good using it to nip round to the market etc, until it isn't (ie accident, injusring someone etc etc). More questions than answers I'm afraid. STL

Not certain Francis but Nadine may know: facebook.com/BambooKhanom/

@@SideTripLife thanks! is Nadine french?

Oui

lol. Yep, I'm a Canuck eh;) But quoting the Cambridge Dictionary: doo·hick·ey a small object or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall. "a garage filled with electronic parts and other valuable doohickeys"

Koh Samet is beautiful too but this is Khanom Beach

Unfortunately no place remains the same as years ago, despite how much we may wish it to. But fortunately Khanom is still a gem. The reality is that the Thai Govt is seeking to promote the entire coastal area further (ie: new coastal rd to Sichon etc, etc). -------- Thai Govt/PRD News QUOTE: The “Riviera Thailand” project, which covers the west coast from Phetchaburi to Songkhla, highlights the beauty and luxury of the tourist attractions in the areas. The campaign is in line with the government policy of using tourism to distribute income to the locals and tackle social inequality. ------- Actually, just by visiting now, or even years ago, one is/was in effect prompting further development (knowingly or not). The alternative is, designate the entire area a Ntnl park with no development permitted (but then have to find livelihoods for all the families who rely on visitors). Or, institute a no further development and no migrants +no visitors policy (or limit visitor #s & charge $$$$ per day ala Bhutan). Which should we choose? It's fine and of course natural to say "It was so much nicer when I visited back when..." but what might one propose as a realistic solution? As much as I too wish it could remain as is, or go back to how it was, going forward hopefully Khanom retains it's slow pace, idyllic seaside charm and wonderful sense of community.

Ahhhhhh Eddie.... lol. Personally like looking at property, especially construction etc and I also really like the French lady, she's amazing! Each to their own, thanks for watching