One of my good friends in the city recommended a sprawling 50sq.km resort in the western province. The resort offered something very unique-- floating villas. These rooms look like mini houses, and are set on pontoons, which are floated over the River Kwai. The result was a feeling of sleeping on a houseboat. Very nice and relaxing. ^_^
Walkway to our villa room:
Inside the room:
That night, I treated my mother and father to some popular Thai dishes, ordering a large course meal...and I even broke my no-alcohol rule for the first time in over a year -- enjoying a cold beer with my dad. ^_^
Our meal (Green curry, Phad Thai, cucumber soup, rice, chicken wrapped in banana leaf):
The view from our table:
The following morning, we explored the large resort grounds, enjoying the gardens and walking paths...
Garden animals:
Garden view:
A bridge with Canadian(?) mosaics:
Pre-historic stones (which, the resort said, dated back 3 million years!):
I booked a long tail boat tour, so I could get some shots of our floating villa from the outside...
Video from our floating villa (window open!):
View from the boat looking towards the villas:
Check in again tomorrow to see some unique views from Thailand's famous river Kwai. ^_^
Pung-Waan Resort has two locations -- Kanchanaburi and Nam Tok. The floating villa room sleeps 2 ~ 4 people, and the flat rate cost is 2,600 Baht per night, including a buffet breakfast. Free transfers from the train station. Further info and reservations can be made HERE.
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