The amazing disputed clifftop Thai / Khmer ruins of Khao Pha Viharn were opened fora short time in January 1992.
As they opened for visitors from the Thai side I rode out there with a couple of mates for a look while you could get access from the Thai side under a "gentleman's agreement between to two competing nations. It didn't last lone of course, & it was closed again for decades
Being out there at the time in 92 was really something special.
My collection of images from the day.
You most definitely were not alone. There were hundreds of Thais there to see that special place.
It cost a massive 20 baht admission.
Maybe the Thais paid 5 baht or it was free? We didn't care, & I don't really care today about the double pricing that so many expats love to whinge about today. It is what it is, just get on with it guys.
It was a bit of a climb up those wonderful steps.
To be continued
As they opened for visitors from the Thai side I rode out there with a couple of mates for a look while you could get access from the Thai side under a "gentleman's agreement between to two competing nations. It didn't last lone of course, & it was closed again for decades
Being out there at the time in 92 was really something special.
My collection of images from the day.
You most definitely were not alone. There were hundreds of Thais there to see that special place.
It cost a massive 20 baht admission.
Maybe the Thais paid 5 baht or it was free? We didn't care, & I don't really care today about the double pricing that so many expats love to whinge about today. It is what it is, just get on with it guys.
It was a bit of a climb up those wonderful steps.
To be continued
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