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Phimai

We decided on my first day in Isan to take a local bus to Phimai Historical Park, which is about an hour from Korat. 

We had fun looking for the bus stop, but eventually a fellow Thai traveller confirmed we were in the right spot. 

The bus fare was £3 in total and I can confirm the bus never broke down.  Even though it definitely needed a new clutch. 

The lovely thing about travelling around Isan is that it isn't heaving with tourists. So no issues having everyone in your photos. 

Phimai is Thailand's largest Khmer ruin, a crucial link to Angkor in Cambodia. 

We thought we were clever to get there, but didn't realise the last bus went back at 12.30pm. After endlessly walking around the town looking for food, and me refusing a chicken feet soup, we wandered back to the bus stop. With no timetable, a helpful local told us the last bus was ten minutes late. And sure enough it arrived shortly after. George breathed a sigh of relief that he didn't need to shell out money for a taxi back. 🚕


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