The Journey(s) of Ian

A one day visit to this small town, capital of the province of the same name, ~60kms to the east of Bangkok. In my quest to visit each province of Thailand and the Lak Mueang / City Pillar Shrine of each, this city was the next most convenient. Thus, not too early in the morning I took the Bangkok skyrrain to the ekami station, and then a bus to the town. There are three ways to travel to Cha from bkk: car, bus, and train. I decided bus out, train back. ~1.40 to get there. A mini-bus departing ekammi every 1-2 hour, on the half hour. A successful day. The town itself is small, a few kilometers stretched along the Banks of the Bang Pakong River, pop. 60k, industry rice & ? The town was established in 1549. It seems busier than I would have thought. Train stn. Wat Sathon Chinese temple at the wat. My Tuk Tuk driver, Pom, 2 hours 300 baht. View over the water from the ban Mai markets. A late lunch in the Bam Mai markets. Cha street. ...