A few people have asked me if there’s anything I miss about England. Until now, I hadn’t really been able to think of anything – the weather’s better here, the cost of living is far lower, my quality of life is hugely improved. And the scenery is quite astonishing!

My diet’s changed pretty drastically, I think I’m finally losing weight. Fortunately I love Thai food (and especially all things spicy) so it’s not hit me quite as hard as it would some of my friends.

Bread is an alien concept to many Thais – it’s “farang food”, and nothing else. Sure, it’s available, but only we whiteys are buying it. Same goes for anything bread-shaped or bread-based! I can get a pizza delivered for ฿199 (£3), but I do feel like I’m cheating a bit when I do.

Most days I’ll eat standard Thai fare at a street cafe for less than £1 – pappaya salad, pork fried rice or maybe some spicy beef & sticky rice. Ocassionally I’ll cheat and have a burger & fries in a bar somewhere (obviously I lose less weight on those days…).

But there’s one thing I can’t find. And yes, there is now something I miss about England.

McDonalds’ Sausage and Egg McMuffin. Can these be sent by air mail, perhaps?