Khon Kaen

I caught the bus from Bangkok's Mo Chit bus station for the 6 hour trip to Khon Kaen.  The ride was not at all bad considering that this was a standard bus (you can also go via VIP bus, which is even more luxurious).  The views on the way were nothing special but still interesting to see some of the countryside outside Bangkok.  After arriving at Khon Kaen, I met up with my friend David, who took me to his house in a new development a few km outside the city.  He lives there with his Thai wife and their 2 year old son.  Not a bad lifestyle but I don't think I could stick it myself.

Spent some time exploring the local countryside on bike.  Mostly rice farms and a few water buffaloes as far as I could see.  We went on a tour of some of the local temples, including the one pictured, which is still under construction.