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    theTripPacker •  July 29 , 2014

    ROUTE 12 – Packer’s pit stop

    The winding roads of Route 12 will make any traveler tired and sore from long hours in the car. Near road marker 95 on Ton Son road (Pine Road) is a neat little coffee shop called Route 12.

    The coffee shop has a western décor; kind of like a diner in a petrol station in the middle of nowhere like many American films. As soon as you step in, you’ll be sure to hear the country music playing in the background.

    From the front, the shop seems like it has only one floor. In fact, the shop has more than one floor. The shop makes use of the mountain landscape to make a step-like building. Inside you will find a restaurant, a souvenir shop, scenic spots, and a few guestrooms for travelers who want to rest for the night. There is also parking space available for caravan and camping car travelers.

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    theTripPacker •  July 29, 2014
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    theTripPacker •  July 29 , 2014

    Once you’ve ordered your cup of joe, go find a seat and take a rest, or have a blast taking pictures at the many scenic areas. This place is a great place to stop at during road trips. I’ll have to drop by if I come though here again.

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    theTripPacker •  July 29, 2014

    Editor's Comment

    • Strong point:
    • The interior of Route 12 gives the feeling of being in the Wild West with its painted walls and souvenirs. A friendly place for a cup of Joe for the road.
    • Weak point:
    • The coffee isn’t strong enough. As for the guestrooms, there are too few. Route 12 is more suitable for a pit-stop rather than an overnight stay.
    • Conclusion:
    • Surrounded by Kao Kho’s serene natural scenery, Route 12 is the place that worth stopping by after a long drive; how about a nice cup of espresso, taking photographs, and an overnight stay in retro environment sounds to you?
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    theTripPacker •  July 29 , 2014

    General Info

    Address : 160 Moo 11, on the side of Route 12 Pitsanulok-Lomsuk direction,  95th kilometer marker, Kek Noi, Khao Kor, Petchabun, 67280

    GPS : 16.791000, 100.986900

    Contact no. : 087 841 9566 , 089 527 1723

    Facebook : Route12 Pine Road

    Opening Hours : 07.00-20.00

    Best time : Anytime of the year

    Highlight : The décor of the restaurant feels like a petrol station in the dessert.

    Activities : Photography, Souvenirs, Coffee

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    theTripPacker •  July 29 , 2014

    How to get there

    From Bangkok, take Route 1 (Paholyothin) past Saraburi. Then turn onto Route 21 and continue past Vichianburi district. Once past, take Route 12 (Pitsanulok-Lomsuk) and drive until you reach the 95th kilometer marker. The shop is on the left side of the road.

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    theTripPacker •  July 29, 2014
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    theTripPacker •  July 29, 2014