As people who enjoy fantastic caves and peculiar mountains – not to mention temples, waterfalls, and the occasional wild-goose chase – Stephan (photographer and chauffeur) and I built a do-it-yourself daytrip. Northern neighbour, prepare to be checked out. With fuelled bodies and a fuelled car, we point the car north and left Phuket Town. Fifty minutes later, we cross Sarasin Bridge and arrive in Phang Nga Province.08:57 At the Highway 4 junction, we head east towards Krabi. Go the other way and you could end up in Bangkok.
09:12 Our first destination is a temple - Wat Suwannakhuha. Between us, we’re armed with ambiguous directions and a faulty memory, but being confused is a good way to meet people. We stop and ask the family running the gas shack near a green and orange pay-phone. They’re very nice, though their sense of distance leaves something to be desired.
Unfortunately closed on that day
09:16 Thailand has many, many Buddhist temples. And most have arches over the entrance. We brake often – is this it? – and usually continue on. But this temple has an attractive sign: Free Museum. It’s closed.
09:22 Another gas station, more questionable assistance we graciously accept.
09:30 Monks are good sources of temple-related information, even if you’re not in the right temple. Three more kilometres, and don’t park too near the entrance or you’ll have monkeys all over your car. Wise words.
Tour Review : Phang Nga Trip by Car
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