tviolet-you brought up the pancakes and Koh Chang, that means that you must have consumed a few from that male street vendor that rolls up in front of the 7-11 every evening in White Sand near KC Grand? Those things are awesome!

In regards to the discussion about money, I generally leave with at least 1K USD in cash, plus my atm/debit card and credit cards. I use my cc sometimes at hotels or for flights only. I try to use cash whenever possible. I will hit an atm as needed along the way. I have withdrawn larger amounts of money at banks on both my atm and cc on various occasions for different reasons. If staying at a hotel that has a safe, I only leave with cash for most day trips or outings and leave the rest behind. If I think I might have a need for a large purchase or something along those lines I will take my cards with. If hotel is a bit shady or no safe, I will take what I cannot afford to lose.

I did Angkor Wat last October, it was awesome. I was in North and South Vietnam two years ago, also enjoyed that very much. They both deserve a second look IMO. In fact, Vietnam will probably be in August. I am off to Thailand and Indo on March 7th :)

OK OK OK ... I guess Ill have to try the pancakes - although will have to be something other than banana cos banana is pretty much the one fruit that I dont eat - mango pancakes Im sure wd go down quite nicely. As for the BBq chickens and fried ******* grasshoppers - I dont think so darling!

Artheris ... thanx also for your advice on cash vs. credit. You pretty much said same as shanek. Take cash ... leave what you dont need behind in room safe ... and use credit cards if needed - SO THATS WHAT I'LL DO... Just so much helpful info on this forum - unfortunately I think Im now addicted to it!!! YEP I LOVE THAILAND THIS MUCH TOO!!!