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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 1h

Sukhothai took on Thai football giants Buriram United — then the night got even more interesting for us and our friends when a storm hit the post-match concert! thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2025/04/sukh... #thaifootball #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 10h

Did you know that the provincial town of Chanthaburi in Thailand had its own cathedral? What do you think of that? Full video here 👇 youtu.be/IxQVqxe1Kq8?... #chanthaburi #thailandtravel #thailand

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My 2,000km public transport adventure took me to Chanthaburi one Thursday night. Here's a quick look at it and its location. Would you stay here? Full video here 👇 youtu.be/IxQVqxe1Kq8?... #ThailandTravel #Thailand #RealThailand #Chanthaburi #ThailandAdventure

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Roker Park, Sunderland. A lost ground, some great memories — then later, one slightly worrying moment when I lost Dad in the crowd at the Stadium of Light! ⚽ worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2009/06/sund... worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2009/06/sund... #safc #groundhopping #sunderland

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A glimpse of the noise, singing and dancing from the Chanthaburi ultras during my 2,200km public transport tour. Full video here 👇 youtu.be/IxQVqxe1Kq8?... #thaitravel #thaifootball #chanthaburi

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thai football. A 75-baht minivan. A 50-baht match ticket. No beer in the stadium. And a race across Surin to catch the last transport home… This was my day following Surin City FC in the Thai League 3 Northeast. The full groundhopping story 👇 thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2024/10/suri...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It was my first time in the town of Chainat, so I took a tuk-tuk to the riverside to see what I found. Have you been to Chainat before, and what did you think? To see what I found, watch the full video here 👇 youtu.be/IxQVqxe1Kq8?... #chainat#thailandtravel #hiddengems

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3rd Class Thai Rail Travel Plans Unravel My marathon 6 day adventure across Thailand soon identified a planning error. What’s your worst travel mistake? Watch the full Part 1 video here 📷 youtu.be/IxQVqxe1Kq8?...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A £5 ticket, two football matches, a delayed train, a bus rescue, a few pints and a cold night watching an FA Youth Cup tie. Just another day of groundhopping… Sutton Common Rovers v Uxbridge, 2019. worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2019/11/sutt... #nonleague #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Stuck for bedtime entertainment? My audiobook will raise your pecker! Touring Thailand with Thais: A Farang’s Adventures with His Thai Family by Rob Bernard. 📖 - 📱 – 🎧 Amazon: amzn.eu/d/03PYz2SF Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/audiobook... Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Touring-T...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sutton United has been one of my regular football stops over the years. But one visit was very different — the CONIFA World Football Cup, where I found myself watching Padania v Matabeleland at Gander Green Lane… and standing next to Bruce Grobbelaar! worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2009/06/sutt...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Fancy a stroll down Ram Buttri — one of Bangkok’s lively little streets, packed with food, bars, music and plenty of atmosphere? 🇹🇭 A glimpse of Bangkok away from the usual tourist sights. Full video here 👇 youtu.be/hU1eRUdhqZs?... #bangkok #rambuttri #thailandtravel

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Looks like I got lucky with my marathon tour last week with the areas I visited underwater a few days later. Read all about it here: thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2026/09/my-2...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Alternatively: 📖 Paperback 📱 Kindle 🎧 Audiobook Amazon: amzn.eu/d/03PYz2SF Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/audiobook... Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Touring-T...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If you enjoy my stories and adventures, my book Touring Thailand with Thais is also available as an audiobook — narrated by me. Scan the QR codes in the video to find it on Audible, Amazon or Apple Books. #Thailand #ThailandTravel #ThaiAdventures #Audiobook

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sometimes the best groundhopping stories are more than football. A chance visit, friendly welcome, a couple of @hendonfc.bsky.social trips and a non-league club that really seemed to have things right. My visits to Swindon Supermarine. worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2020/05/swin... #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sisaket missed a stoppage time penalty with a feeble arrogant effort. Stadium nearly full. Take me back to T3 and a more enjoyable experience.

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sisaket United 0 Ayutthaya United 1 Thai League 1 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 8,100 🎟️ 100 THB (£2.40) Sisaket United’s first ever game in the top tier. They played well enough but missed a finisher. Ayutthaya OK, going ahead just after the hour mark.

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A Sunday night on the beers, a last-minute plan, complimentary tickets at Colchester and a mad dash down the M25 and M4 to make kick-off at Swindon Town. One of my more memorable groundhopping days. Read all about it here 👇 worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2020/05/swin... #groundhopping #swindon

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The audiobook of my Amazon 5-star-rated book, Touring Thailand with Thais, is now available. Scan the QR codes or use the links in the description box to get a copy. #audiobook #thailand #thaitravel books.apple.com/us/audiobook... amzn.eu/d/03PYz2SF www.audible.com/pd/Touring-T...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Can’t be bothered reading pages? Want me to talk you to sleep? Then get hold of my audiobook via the QR codes or links. books.apple.com/us/audiobook... amzn.eu/d/03PYz2SF www.audible.com/pd/Touring-T...

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Football clubs come and go in Thailand. TOT SC played in the top division for many years at the stadium now used by Police Tero. I had great fun as a @portfcsandpit fan in an old school away end. Read about it here 👇 thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2024/10/tot-... #thaifootball #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thai football is never dull. Catch the last-minute breaking news prior to the 2026-27 season Watch the full video for lots more insight 👇 youtu.be/KY3fH_pGrtQ?... #thaifootball #thailand #football #buriram #sisaket #rasisalai

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Here are my predictions for the Thai League 1! Will Buriram United dominate? Which teams are at risk of relegation? Give me your predictions in the comments! Watch the full video for lots more insight 👇 youtu.be/KY3fH_pGrtQ?... #ThaiLeague #FootballPredictions #ThaiFootball

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A German weekend escape, new friends, and a stadium I’d passed several times but now got the chance to watch a game in. The story of TuRU Düsseldorf, my adventures and lots of images here 👇 worldgroundhoptwo.blogspot.com/2012/11/turu... #groundhopping #germanfootball #Düsseldorf #deutscherfußball

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It’s never a chore to visit a brewery town, with my trips to Tadcaster Albion providing postponements, pub crawls, goals, and cracking days out at an excellent little venue. Read all about them and my adventures here 👇 worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2020/05/tadc... #groundhopping #nonleague

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Thai League football season gets underway this weekend with lots to look forward to. Last season’s best story? Rasisalai United. Find out all you need to know ahead of the 2026-27 season in my preview video 👇 youtu.be/KY3fH_pGrtQ?... #thailand #thaifootball #footballpassion #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A Bank Holiday return in heavy traffic, a 3-3 draw, and a feisty encounter were all enjoyed on my couple of visits to Taunton Town. Their background and all the details here 👇 worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2018/08/taun... #groundhopping #nonleague

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Crowds, music, incredible candle sculptures and the streets of Ubon glowing after dark… This is the Ubon Candle Festival at night. 🌙🇹🇭 See the full video on my channel! 👇 youtu.be/Sn-nK9HvOdY?... #UbonRatchathani #CandleFestival #ThailandTravel #IsanThailand #Thailand

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A delve into Austrian football this time and the story of TWL Elektra of Vienna, a club of many name changes and mergers. Read all about them and my matchday experience. 👇 worldgroundhoptwo.blogspot.com/2020/05/ask-... #groundhopping #austrianfootball #österreichischerfußball

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Want to read about how a foreigner dealt with cultural issues while travelling with his Thai family? Then click on these links to get hold of a copy. 👇 Kindle: amzn.eu/d/0azN5M0Q Paperback: amzn.eu/d/0gVS1nJi

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Fancy a night out in Ubon Ratchathani? This short clip might inspire you. Full video here 👇 youtu.be/Sn-nK9HvOdY?... #UbonRatchathani #UbonCandleFestival #Thailand #ThailandTravel #Isan

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

@teversalfc.bsky.social represents a former mining village near Mansfield. They gave me, as a @scarboroughathletic.com fan, a memorable and emotional day. Read their story and all about my visit 👇 worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2020/05/teve... #groundhopping #nonleague

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Want to see what happens at a tennis tournament in Bangkok? Take a look at the full video 👇 youtu.be/8CJlC_9PZEw?... #tennis #bangkok #thailand #asiansports #hiddenbangkok

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

On the way to the legendary Ubon Candle Festival, we stopped off for some fun at a quality family-oriented café and adventure park. See the full video on my channel! 👇 youtu.be/Sn-nK9HvOdY?... #UbonRatchathani #UbonCandleFestival #Thailand #ThailandTravel #Isan

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ubon's famous Candle Festival looks impressive during the day… but wait until you see it after dark. 🕯️🇹🇭 Full video here 👇 youtu.be/Sn-nK9HvOdY?... #UbonRatchathani #UbonCandleFestival #Thailand #ThailandTravel #Isan

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We've visited the Ubon Candle Festival before. This time, we decided to stay overnight and experience it **after dark**. And it was definitely worth it. 🕯️✨ See the full video on my channel! 👇 youtu.be/Sn-nK9HvOdY?... #UbonRatchathani #UbonCandleFestival #Thailand #ThailandTravel #Isan

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Pro football clubs in Thailand still come and go. Thankfully, less often than before. Thai Honda played in Thai League 1 before their demise in 2019. Their story and my visit can be found here 👇 thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2024/10/thai... #thaifootball #defunctclubs #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Bangkok has many flourishing football academies. Right up there, in my opinion, is Thaispirit FC, with an adult side playing properly in amateur football. Their story and my visits can be read here 👇 thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2024/10/thai... #thaifootball #groundhopping #grassrootsfootball

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thame United FC are a classic example of a club whose perseverance paid off, battling back from losing their ground and financial woes. Their story and my visits can be read about here 👇 worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2017/11/tham... #nonleague #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

😅 Not every travel day goes to plan... I finished my adventure at Samut Prakan Learning Park & Tower... Only to discover it was closed! Find out what happened in the full video. youtu.be/972tjNYtbbM?... #bangkok #budgetbangkok #paknam #samutprakan

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The defunct Thamesmead Town FC. A story about the importance of not falling out with the owners of a community football ground and the locals. Their history and my travel travails to get to a match at Bayliss Avenue. worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2020/05/tham... #groundhopping #nonleague

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

How a community club in Luton helped beat the pandemic blues. The story of the 61 FC and my visits to the Kingsway Recreation Ground. worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-... #groundhopping #nonleague

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

⛴️ For just a few baht... You can cross the Chao Phraya River by local ferry to visit one of Thailand's most beautiful riverside landmarks. Watch the complete journey now! youtu.be/972tjNYtbbM?... #bangkok #budgetbangkok #paknam #samutprakan

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

One of those football grounds that probably wouldn’t mean much to most people — but groundhoppers know better. Thornaby FC, Teesside. A memorable visit from the archives. ⚽️ Read it here: worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2009/06/thor... #nonleague #groundhopping

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🍜 Looking for the real Thailand? Skip the shopping malls and explore Pak Nam, where locals shop, eat and go about their day. See the full day trip on my channel! 👇 youtu.be/972tjNYtbbM?... #paknam #thailand #samutprakan #bangkok

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Back for another adventure to a venue and a match. ⚽🏟️ This time I was heading for Three Bridges FC, continuing my journey through the fascinating world of English non-league football. 📖 Read the full story: worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2010/01/thre... #Groundhopping #NonLeague #SussexFootball

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A trip back to visiting dissolved club Thurrock and another football ground on the long journey through the English non-league game. 📖 Read the full story: worldgroundhop.blogspot.com/2009/06/thur... #Groundhopping #NonLeague #EssexFootball

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Rob's Thai Roving Report @robb65.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Two Sisaket clubs in Thailand's top flight. So why don't they know where they'll be playing? 🇹🇭⚽ Stadium chaos, King's Cup, rumours and a serious lack of communication. My take here 👉 thaifootballfever.blogspot.com/2026/08/sisa... #thaifootball #sisaket #groundhopping

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