Road Trip
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Showing posts with label Road Trip. Show all posts

The long road to Phuket

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, about the size of Singapore. It is an international resort that houses the world's environment-friendly water sports and considered as one of the top producers of tourist dollar in the country. For many Thais, Phuket is Thailand's number one tourist destination.
Wat Pa Lelai Worawihan (Suphan Buri)

I was invited to play at the Rajabhat University National Game (which kicked off on Wednesday 16th of May) and upon hearing where the venue was there were no second thoughts. We left Phitsanulok at 6 am on Monday and arrived at Phuket Merlin Hotel the next morning. It looked like a 24 hour travel but technically, it wasn't. But because we stopped for meals and the occasional visits to toilets every two hours, the trip took longer.

Cha-am Beach Skyline
I only took a few shots because I was sleeping mostly. But for the most part that I was awake, I took the liberty of capturing the moments in Suphan Buri and Cha-am (first two photos). And oh, one of Phuket's beaches though not so famous compared to others is the one below called Nai Yang beach - the first beach we visited right after we arrived at the hotel. It's in the north close to the airport and will be featured soon. Have a great Monday everyone!
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Day Trip in Phichit's Bueng Si Fai

Phichit is situated an hour south of Phitsanulok. It isn't much of a tourist destination. While visiting in the summers of 2010 and 2011, I failed to see even a single tourist walking on the street.

But if you ask someone who's a native of Phichit as to where you can visit, Beung Si Fai always come out of the mouth in a heartbeat.

 Bueng Si Fai is described as a fish-breeding ground owned by the Fishery Department and is surrounded by lotus flowers. Along the banks is a beautifully landscaped park appropriate for relaxation and recreation. You can either have a picnic or paddle your way around the lake with goose paddle boats. 

 A variety of local fish and local fishing equipment are being exhibited in an aquarium on the other side of the park. However, some tanks were unlabeled so we had difficulty identifying Nemo's relatives.

The aquarium is open on weekdays from 9.00 am-6.00 pm and weekends from 9.00 am-7.00 pm. If you have other questions you can call them at 0 5661 1309.

 There is also an unusual building standing in front of the lake constructed in the shape of a giant crocodile. I said unusual because at first we thought it was just like the other statues we normally see in Thailand; big and, well, big. We later learned that inside the crocodile's body is a meeting room equipped with air-conditioner.

 Getting there

 Bueng Si Fai is located 1 kilometer west of Phichit Market. Its exact address is Kachen Rd., Khlong Khachen, Muang Phichit, Phichit 66000 Thailand. It is open daily from 6.00 am-7.00 pm
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