E-Thong's oldest restaurant (opened in 1999) has just a sheet-metal roof and plastic chairs, but the food – mostly Thai standards, though also Burmese gaang hang lay curry – is truly excellent. And friendly owner Nong Noi speaks a little English.
Nong Noi Restaurant
Top choice in Kanchanaburi Province
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Just uphill from the village, a decorative set of stairs leads to this scarlet-and-gold temple. It has a beautiful golden stupa and its large red Buddha…
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