A thousand baht for a weekend getaway in the rainy season (without a private car).

Hello everyone! It's Nong Ji, who else would it be? ... Wait, what's her new name? Um.... -__-'

After a tiring week of work, sleeping only 3-4 hours a night, my friend messaged me, "Hey, wanna go to G***d? I already booked and paid for the room. We're going on August 10th!" G***d? I've read so many reviews, I don't even need to read anymore! Let's go! I'm taking the day off work for this.

The journey began at the original starting point, Mo Chit New (Chatuchak). The intention was to take a bus... "Excuse me, is there a bus to Kanchanaburi?" ... "There's only one morning bus left, it's already gone. Go to the van stop across the street." ...

Okay, no problem. We'll take the old van to the new location. Let's cross the bridge and go.

Our destination is the Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal. You can ask the staff for directions. They will tell you which building to go to buy tickets. We need to go to Building D.

There are separate restrooms for men and women. I was in a hurry, so I didn't use them. Haha.

I have obtained the tickets. Inside, there are ticket sellers shouting without any regard for the noise. The sound is loud, but there are staff members who use loudspeakers to announce that people should lower their voices. However, from my observation, it seems that people are not paying much attention.

Feeling hungry, I had a 25 baht Chiang Mai-style fried pork snack to tide me over.

The loud noise prevented me from hearing the ticket seller calling my name to board the van. The seller then came to call me and asked me to follow them to the van.

The driver told me the bus number and urged me to hurry. He got off the bus, waved at me, and opened the door, saying, "Hey, little one, you're the only one left. I thought you were gone." The younger brother still wanted to take a picture, so I ran!

The bus departed at approximately 9:35 AM and arrived at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal around 12:20 PM. I then boarded a bus to Erawan Waterfall, which departs every hour. After a short wait, the bus departed shortly after 1:00 PM.

Please inform the driver to stop at Pong Pat intersection. The fare is 40 baht per person.

We arrived at the Pong Pat intersection around 1:50 PM. There is a car repair shop next to the parking spot. The driver offered rides for about 40 baht per person. We didn't use his service because another group of four people arrived before us and used his service first. We didn't manage to take a picture of his vehicle, but it was a kind of open-air pickup truck. Initially, we planned to wait for him to return after dropping off the first group, but luckily, a car from the resort arrived to pick us up. Before getting in, we asked the driver if he was picking us up, as we hadn't called in advance. He replied, "Yes, you can get in. You are also resort guests." We were fortunate because it started to rain, so we hopped into his car and enjoyed a free ride!

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2:20 PM. Arrived at Ban Kokod, Kanchanaburi. Everyone, we're here!

Beautiful flowers by the entrance fence.

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Upon arrival, please check in with the staff. There is a small shop where you can purchase items before or after your stay. Our room is located by the lake. You can find more details about the room here: https://www.baankokkod.com/. Below is a map of the different room zones.

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The room we stayed in is called "Hug the Mist", room B1. It's a lakeside cottage. Oh, I should mention that this resort has a "no loud noise" policy to avoid disturbing other guests. If you're the type who likes to party or make a lot of noise, this might not be the best place for you. They're very strict about this rule. Now, let's take a look at the room before we explore the rest of the resort.

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As soon as I arrived at the hotel room, it started raining heavily. Finally, it's done!

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The atmosphere was amazing. My eyelids were drooping immediately. While waiting for the rain to stop, I had a lot of fun chatting with my friends.

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The rain has stopped. Come on, let's take you around Baan Kok Khod!

Rooms in different zones

A wooden bridge, perfect for taking in the scenery or enjoying a kayak ride.

While taking photos, the kitten walked across the bridge railing, completely ignoring everyone. She was so cute, she was like a naughty child, playing alone. Don't be discouraged if you go to stay and the kitten doesn't pay attention to you.
Haha, she's so independent.

The sky has been overcast all day. I'm getting ready to go out for dinner. I'm so hungry!

We ordered dinner from the resort's restaurant. It's an outside restaurant with a wide variety of menu items.

If you're not a big eater like me, I recommend ordering a rice dish with your choice of toppings.

The ordered dishes included steamed red snapper, which was fresh and came with a generous amount of delicious dipping sauce. The stir-fried spicy catfish was also flavorful and well-prepared. The made-to-order dishes included stir-fried mixed vegetables with pork and spicy stir-fried wild boar. The wild boar dish is highly recommended, as it was lean and had crispy skin. The portions were surprisingly large, with enough leftovers to be served as a side dish. Everything was devoured with gusto.

Pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, everything is delicious. Very full.

I woke up and ate breakfast. I'm so hungry!

The breakfast set includes a coupon that you will receive upon check-in. It consists of 2 fried eggs, 3 chicken sausages, and 2 slices of bread. Coffee, Ovaltine, and hot/cold water are also included. The rice porridge is self-service and is made with pork. It contains a small amount of minced pork, but it is still delicious and enjoyable.

After a satisfying meal, relax and enjoy the cool breeze and scenic views from above. It's a perfect way to unwind and soak in the atmosphere.

Indeed, Baan Kokkod is an ideal place for relaxation. Rest your eyes, rest your mind, sit and watch the water sway with the wind, the swaying coconut trees, the sound of bamboo leaves hitting each other. It is another place to stay that you should come and stay.

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Travel expenses summary

The cost of accommodation for one night is 1,498 baht for two people, which is 749 baht per person.

The van fare is 120 baht one way, or 240 baht round trip per person.

The bus fare from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Yaek Pong Pat is 40 baht one way and 80 baht round trip per person.

Summary of food expenses

Sticky rice Chiang Rai 25 baht

7-Eleven, everything included, 85 baht.

Dinner for two costs 570 baht, which is 285 baht per person.

As mentioned, you can order a variety of dishes with rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.

For those without private transportation, we recommend checking out before 11:00 AM. This is because you will need to wait for the bus returning from Erawan Waterfall at the Pong Pat intersection. If you check out after noon, you will have to wait a very long time. We waited for almost 2 hours because we checked out at noon.
As for the car that will take you from the resort, please inform the staff if you can be dropped off at the Pong Pat intersection at that time. If there are staff available, you will be taken there immediately. However, if there are no staff available to drive you at that time, you will have to wait.

Thank you to everyone who has read this review.

I hope that this review has been helpful to you, the reader, in some way.

Thank you.

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