Thanks, Les.
What about a small trip to Khao Sok or Krabi in September?
Fine by me, but what is the weather like on the west coast in September?
Next week should be good:
http://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=78
I'll send you an email tomorrow. We could go around the 4th or 5th of September for the usual 3/4 days