On the (baht) buses …

My continuing adventures in Thailand’s Rayong province, where I am staying until November … 

Note to self: the yellow ones goes to Klaeng.

Today I went to Klaeng. I didn’t mean to go to Klaeng, but I did.I caught the “baht bus” from Mae Ramphung Beach to Sukhumvit, where I crossed to road and hailed another baht bus heading in the right direction. I said to the driver, “Ban Phe?”, my intended destination, but didn’t get any reaction. That’s OK, I thought. I probably said it incorrectly.

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Time to take the bus

When it comes to long-distance travel, bus used to be the only affordable way to go. Nowadays, though, everybody’s taking cheap flights and buses often get a bad rap.

Well, I’m not going to suggest that you jump on a coach to go thousands of kilometres, but for trips of a few hundred kilometres, they are still a good option. Especially so when they offer all the creature comforts.

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