Jamie Monk

Lived in Phuket, Thailand 1999 - 2019, diving instructor and blogger. In the 90s traveled Africa + North, Central & South America. Current location: Yorkshire.

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The 2026 Phuket Vegetarian Festival started today ... ends on 19th October - schedule and info @ https://t.co/JM8FFkJhKs

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Home made khao man gai (ข้าวมันไก่) tonight. Comfort food.

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@Ajarncom What, no pa tong ko?

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@nf4005 I will 100% not ask AI how to fit a flush valve. Just go to the shop, buy one, follow the instructions.

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Weekend plumbing job, fixing a leaky loo. I am definitely not a plumber. If we still lived in Thailand, I would’ve got a plumber in, but here would cost too much.

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@writeonhk @ThosMajor I never met him, but he has my thanks for publishing the book.

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@Ajarncom Available online … https://t.co/FEMmSL7mlq

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The worst thing you can see when playing #FPL

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Let It Be sung by Thai PM Anutin, with the Singapore PM on guitar. Dudes! https://t.co/POIax7XKGE

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A little visit to Brimham Rocks today. #Yorkshire https://t.co/iAh1b3SgGt

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Early morning news on one of our local Facebook groups:

“There’s an alpaca (or llama) on the 1079 At Wilberfoss opposite Claas at 7.20am. It’s pretty big and running at speed.”

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Walking today in the Yorkshire Wolds near Millington, a decent 6 mile walk.

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Today’s Facebook Marketplace buy, needs a little fix on the prayer beads, but a bargain £5.

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My wife decided to try making Yam Pla Tuna Foo (ยำปลาทูน่าฟู) for the first time. Success!

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Went to our favourite Asian supermarket to get some chilies. Price is different every time we visit, but this time they had huge trays of chilies for £3.99. Had to get 2.

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@Ajarncom England to Thailand is easier than Thailand to England.

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@Ajarncom Yeh, motorway services …. Cannot compare to Thailand, gasoline stations everywhere, 7-11, restaurants, shops …

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If you’re a similar age to me, Bill Oddie was part of your childhood. I know he did a lot more, but for me he’ll always be a Goodie.

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Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and comedian, has died aged 85 https://t.co/1zv7VIKLDw

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@BangkokFPL @BKKSomchai @gentlemanintown @AndyGoonerT @Thaifootballpod @ChojyK @FPL_Ben @BangkokBlue10 @alec502 @Gord_Lincs @Geordieintarn @NonthaburiDan @brewsterbudgen @Mark_in_Bangkok @Being_here_now_ @ThtPedagogyGeek @AnthHoKo @Ajarncom Let’s go!