I?ve been hanging out in Ban Phe the past few weeks and I?ve got to know the town and its community pretty well. Ban Phe is a little known transit town for most tourist, who only use it as a transfer point to the popular island of Ko Samet on Thailand?s eastern seaboard. It however has a small expat population and a constant flow of TEFL International students flowing in every month.
In early December they have a pleasant week long seafood festival with some really good food. They also have a few carnival rides and games for small children and some really loud music. If you are spending time in Ban Phe, come during the festival when this small city lights up with excitement.
One night when walking home I saw this pickup truck catch fire?I mean Hollywood style with huge flames. I?ve never seen anything like it?I wish I had pictures but the Thai fire truck came and everything. Now that?s real excitement J. (Oh yah, nobody was in the truck?thank god)