I left at 9 AM to insure I was early. I was four hours early.
Must be something about Thai time I still don't understand?
Apparently everyone was informed of the change in starting time except 'moi.'
The football stadium in Tha Rae is right along the highway.
The stadium reminds me of the History Channel series "Life after People."
The cement structure is black from mildew, metal handrails are rusted through, and foot high grass surrounds the field. Rooms below smell of urine.
I didn't expect the games to take place there.
I asked some gentlemen sitting outside the police station for directions.
Those directions took me to a deserted school football field.
Next I asked a gathering of Baht bus drivers. "Turn right at the flashing light," they said.
I visited another deserted school play field .
Obviously I was getting nowhere
I decided to look up my Thai friend where I have a standing invitation each year for the Christmas star parade.
A quick visit to the 'field after people,' where we were advised of the 2 PM start time.
With plenty of time on my hands, I was offered a tour of the local parish grounds.
My host is the grounds keeper there.
He proudly showed off various flowers and plants.
There's a bit of Tha Rea history on display on the parish grounds.
The bell was donated by the French in the 1920's
You are advised to walk barefoot on the stone path to enjoy a foot massage
With the tour ended I was invited to while away some time at my host's home.
He had added a special room to his house to display his pride and joy.
"Painted by a local 19 year old," I was told
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