I stayed at Mekong Guesthouse with hosts Jeremy and his wife Waree from 28th December 2019 to 15th January 2020. Also had the nice company or Jit (Warees sister) and their delightful children, 3 boys, (all very good at badminton and computer games). Was a fantastic holiday and very memorable trip. Have loved visiting Thailand for a holiday since 1995. My primary reason for visiting Jeremy in Phon Phisai was wanting to learn to paint with acrylics and oils. This was all done in very comfortable accommodation overlooking the Mekong River. The room was spacious, spotlessly cleaned every day with nice shower facilities. Food was excellent, Warees cooking was faultless, always plenty to eat, always fresh and fragrant, sometimes cooked at home, other times brought home from one of the many restaurants in the village, other times we go out as a group or sometimes just a couple of us. Did go once to the (White House restaurant) alone during the evening and was lovely food, service was excellent, staff very polite and had a nice band playing Thai music… would definitely recommend a visit. The town is quite quiet but has restaurants and maybe one bar, a 7-11 and another convenient store opposite that kept my fridge well stocked lol! There’s a Lao market on Tuesdays and Saturdays that is very interesting and well worth a stroll and look around. The locals were very friendly, I loved a sit on the bank of the Mekong and watch the elder ladies attend to there vegetable plantations whilst others kept fit pacing up and down the promenade, often with a chat or acknowledgement. The sunsets were very memorable, hardly a cloud in the sky and not a breath of wind during my time, was absolute bliss. Jeremy and Waree, took me on various trips, to Warees home village, rubber plantation, Wats, Nong Khai, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, the beach on the Mekong etc. I’d like to think I wasn’t very demanding and was happy to just chill out and absorb what I could during the painting tuition. I was very satisfied with what I accomplished painting wise, it has put me on another path in life, so I thank Jeremy very much for his time and tuition. I’m still like a drink…so don’t expect anything spectacular lol! Was definitely one of my best holiday experiences, but completely different to many other touristy places in Thailand, its truly relaxing. Any questions please feel free to email me mattshaw1664@icloud.com Thanks Jeremy, Waree, and Jit. The memories and experience you provided is precious in these troubled times. Hope you and family are well, Kind regards Matt…