A pleasing and witty guide to to the ephemeral and mainstream aspects of travelling in Thailand. Leading up to the new millenium, an English graduate extends a three week holiday in Thailand into a four-year adventure culminating in a 22-week stay in Mae Hong Son Prison and the infamous Suan Phlu Immigration Detention Centre in Bangkok. Never seeking sympathy nor forgiveness this very informative and humourous account gives insight into Thai language and culture in a way never seen in the more mainstream travel guides. Often touching on philosophy and questioning moral standards and motives, it always sees the funny side of disaster.