After about 100km, I stopped at the rest area called 'Khao Kho Route 12' which is a cluster of snacks and souvenir shops which has become a destination for visitors.
The place is very scenic and is a very ideal rest area and photo area.
Reached Phetchabun town at 4pm and had chicken rice for lunch. Cost: 30B
Had a hard time looking for accommodation today coz the hotels and guesthouse within town suck and I was really considering carrying on to the next big town. (Chaiyaphum 200km 4 hours ride) But I only had 2 hours of daylight left so I dropped the idea.
Really regretted not turning in to Khao Kho town instead (40km before) as the place is so nice. Finally I found an acceptable hotel just outside town on highway 21. Burapa hotel for 350B a night.
After settling down the hotel, I went back to town to have a look around. Nothing really interesting. I went to the local market at Kosit place to have a walk and buy some snacks. I like going to markets to interact with the locals.
Went to 'ban-chom-jun restaurant' which is situated near the bus terminal to have my dinner. Very tasty prawn tempura and temaki set. Cost: 260B Free wifi here.
Finish off the night with beer at 'Valentine bar' with a nice liveband.
Overall, I feel the food and night scene here is excellent but the accommodation has much room for improvement. Will probably be my first and last time here.
Expenses:
Hotel - 350B
Petrol - 200B
F&B - 310B
Entertainment - 100B
Hi Bro, the trip end at day 33?
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