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I had the opportunity to attend a meeting in Bangkok. After the meeting on Friday, I thought about where to go nearby. So I chose Phu Thap Boek. I searched for reviews and studied the travel route roughly.

- - Day 1 (Friday, July 29) Noon, traveled to Mo Chit. Initially planned to buy a ticket for the 2 pm round, but it might be difficult to arrive in the evening, so I bought a ticket for 11:30 pm.

Ticket booth 53 or 54 is located on the ground floor, next to the food court of Phetprasert Co., Ltd. Bangkok-Lom Sak. The price is 279 baht for a first-class bus. Tell the driver to drop you off at the market at the Phetprasert bus terminal, as it is close to the motorcycle rental shop.

• After purchasing the ticket, call to inquire about car rentals. Prices range from 300 to 500 baht, depending on the engine size. I booked an MSX for 400 baht per day and had to pay a 1,000 baht deposit, which will be paid when I pick up the car.

-- After spending my free time strolling through JJ Market in Chatuchak until evening, I arrived at Mo Chit Bus Terminal and waited. When it was time, I walked to the platform indicated on my ticket.

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A car from Bangkok to Phu Ruea.

After boarding the bus, the staff distributed water and snacks. We then settled in for a nap as gentle rain accompanied us throughout the journey. The travel time was approximately 6-7 hours.

- - Saturday, July 30th

At 5:00 AM, the bus will stop at Lom Sak Bus Terminal. Please do not get off the bus yet. You need to get off at Phetprasert Bus Station, which is around 5:30 AM. The bus will then park in the market.

Go to the bathroom, wash your face, call a rental car (he said you can call when you arrive), walk about 100 meters.

The car rental agreement was made for 500 baht. The car was returned on Sunday evening (normally due before 13:00 for 400 baht).

Anyone can call for inquiries. The owner is kind and will provide 2 bottles of drinking water.

All set, we started our journey. The first destination was Khao Kho, where it was quite cold. We planned to go to Phu Thap Boek, stay there overnight, and then go to Phu Hin Rong Kla the next day before returning to Bangkok.

Drove towards Phetchabun, stopped at a PTT gas station to take care of personal business, used the restroom, and changed clothes.

Continue on Google Maps for over 50 kilometers.

Take a new route, approximately 30 kilometers shorter, through the Khao Phra Khan Shrine. This is an older road with less traffic.

Drove and stopped along the way, getting caught in the rain at times.

The mist provides a constant presence throughout the journey.

After a while, we arrived at Khao Kho.

The first stop is the memorial to those who sacrificed their lives.

Is there anything else I can help you with?

After resting, I went back downstairs and found a market. I stopped by to take a look, and most of the items were clothes.

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Let's grab a bite to eat before continuing. It's almost noon, and I'm famished.

Came across this shop and stopped by. Ordered the jade noodles with duck for 55 baht.

The plan was to continue driving to Thung Salaeng Luang, but I ended up at Phra Tamnak instead.

In the afternoon, we continued our journey to Phu Thap Boek. Along the way, we encountered thick fog, making it extremely cold.

After 3 pm, we arrived at the entrance to Phu Thap Boek. There are no gas stations on the way up, only expensive self-service pumps. It is recommended to fill up your tank before heading up. There is a 7-Eleven at the entrance where you can buy supplies.

Drive carefully. It's raining and the roads are very slippery.

After a while, we arrived at Phu Thap Boek and started looking for accommodation. We called Rim Pha Farm to inquire about availability, but it turned out to be fully booked!

Looking for a room for rent near the three-way intersection leading up to the mountain. Price 800 baht per month. Amenities include TV, fan, and hot water (gas heater).

Balcony view from the back of the room

The accommodation does not have internet access. The signal in the room is not good for Dtac. It is very suitable for relaxation. This is what I like.

As dusk approached, I took a refreshing shower, changed into comfortable clothes, and embarked on a leisurely drive through the scenic mountains.

After that, I went back to my room, ate some food, and passed out. 5555 I've been tired for days. I woke up again at 5 am.

This is the morning atmosphere. I hurried to wash my face, brush my teeth, and go to the temperature measurement point to watch the morning mist. There were a lot of people, and it wasn't very beautiful.

Temperature, please.

Drive down to the cliffside farm. It's beautiful, as shown in the picture below. There are quite a few of them.

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Don't get tired yet.

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Afterwards, I stopped by Krua Suea Pa restaurant for a bite to eat, listening to some great music while sipping a 20 baht coffee and enjoying a 30 baht soft-boiled egg.

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Afterward, they took a stroll through the market, where a light drizzle was falling.

There is also a tent rental service point operated by the community enterprise next door.

Baby carrots, the vendor said they are sweet and can be eaten raw. The leaves can be stir-fried with eggs.

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Mountain spinach

This is the English translation of "ผักเเม้ว" in the context of vegetables.

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Hot ginger water

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After checking out at noon, we returned the same way. Our next destination was Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, which was 30 kilometers away according to the sign.

Feeling too lazy to drive, I decided to take a nap. Along the way, I stopped to take pictures.

We arrived at Lom Sak around 3 pm and checked the tickets back to Bangkok. The next available bus was at 9:30 pm. We chose seats on the lower deck so we could sleep comfortably.

During my free time, I went for a walk in the Lomsak market. Dragon fruit was very cheap, only 10 baht per piece and 15-30 baht per kilogram.

Afterwards, we stopped by a coffee shop next to the bus stop. There was a meatball stall in front of the coffee shop that was doing very well.

Despite the long queue when I first arrived, it remained the same upon my return. Feel free to try it, as the prices are reasonable.

The bus departs at 9:30 PM and arrives in Bangkok at 1:30 AM. Here is a summary of the expenses.

The round-trip bus fare is 279 * 2 = 558 baht.

Dinner 75, breakfast 55, lunch 40, breakfast 50, lunch 75, dinner 60 = 335.

Snacks + Miscellaneous 200

Motorcycle rental fee 500.-

Oil 100.-

Accommodation 800.-

2513 baht in total