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Khon Kaen Thailand: Elephant sculpture near the entrance to Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Another shot of Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Another elephant sculpture near the entrance to Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Khon Kaen Thailand: Sculpture of the seven headed serpent on the grounds of Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Another shot of Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Entrance to the elegant Hotel Kosa where I stayed.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Another shot of Wat Nongwang Muang Kao..

Khon Kaen Thailand: Typical scene showing street venders haggling with a potential buyer, who did actually buy something eventually.

Khon Kaen Thailand: All kinds of medicinal herbs are offered for sale along the sidewalks. The "pharmacist" offered on-the-spot advice to a couple "patients" as I watched

2 February 2003

Hello from Khon Kaen Thailand.

Crossing the Mekong River from Laos over the Friendship Bridge the first Thai town is Nung Khai where one may catch a train for points south. Six days in Khon Kaen at the elegant $27 Kosa Hotel.  MORE TO WRITE FROM JOURNAL NOTES.

Nung Khai Thailand: At the railway station after crossing the border from Laos . Notice the sign for a 250 Baht guesthouse in the background... that's about $6 a night. I didn't check it out, but imagine rather simple accommodations.

Nung Khai Thailand: At the railway station near the Laos border. Tuk-Tuk drivers-touts were competing for business driving travelers the 2km to the border bus area.

Nung Khai Thailand: At the railway station near the Laos border; across the street are many shops selling food and other things travelers might need.

Khon Kaen Thailand: The mythical serpent guarding the entrance to Wat Nongwang Muang Kao. A Thai legend
tells how this guy actually appeared during an ancient major battle and helped the army defeat its enemy. When I asked, the monk said people actually believe it happened!

Khon Kaen Thailand: The mythical serpent guarding the entrance to Wat Nongwang Muang Kao temple.

Khon Kaen Thailand: At the Nongwang Muang Kao Temple complex... drum and bell.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Elephant sculpture near the entrance to Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: View along the side of the Wat Nongwang Muang Kao temple.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Another shot at Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Khon Kaen Thailand: Another shot of Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Another shot of Wat Nongwang Muang Kao.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Mounument at the park-like entrance to a cluster of some government buildings.

Khon Kaen Thailand: Mounument at the park-like entrance to a cluster of some government buildings

Khon Kaen Thailand: Mounument at the park-like entrance to a cluster of some government buildings. Such monuments always seem to be decorated with fresh flower offerings.

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