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very enthusiastic about Tha Ton's merits as a tourist attraction and has big ideas, if not a
big budget.
Eating
In Tha Ton, riverside restaurants provide food and views. A small night market sets up a
few metres before the bridge. There is a row of basic huts selling stir-fry by the boat dock.
Chankasen
(209 Rimnumkok; mains 60-80B; 10am-8pm)
The food is fine at this friendly, entrepreneurial
Thai spot, but the real puller is the seating right on the river. It is conveniently located
right alongside the boat dock.
THAI
$
CAFE
$
Sunshine Cafe
(mains 60-110B; 8am-3pm)
This is the place to come for freshly brewed coffee in the morn-
ing. It also does a wide selection of Western breakfasts including muesli, fresh fruit and
yoghurt. It is located on the main road, just before the bridge.
Getting There & Away
BUS
The bus stop in Tha Ton is across the bridge from town; the following destinations are
served:
Bangkok
(600B, 14 hours, four daily)
Chiang Dao
(63B, two hours, seven daily)
Chiang Mai
(90B, four hours, seven daily)
Fang
(30B, 30 minutes, seven daily)
For more frequent service or more routes, head to Fang. Buses go to Chiang Rai (200B,
one afternoon departure).
Across the street from Tha Ton's bus stop is a
sŏrng·tăaou
stop, with service to the fol-
lowing:
Fang
(25B, frequent between 5.30am and 5.30pm)
Mae Salong
(60B, 1½ hours, three daily)
From Mae Salong you can continue on to Chiang Rai without having to backtrack.
