Chapter 3

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Koh Pha-Ngan is the 5th largest island off the eastcoast of Surat Thani province in the Gulf of Thailand. It is well known for its full moon party that takes place in many clubs along the Hat Rin beach. It also features some of the best beaches in Thailand, aside from its pristine beach and clear blue waters it also offers different natural attractions for tourist to enjoy. The island does not have an airport so it relies mostly on ferries from the mainland and Koh Samui.

Type was sitting in the bus station waiting for the night bus to arrived, Going to Koh Pha-ngan by air is easier but Type cannot afford it now thus he decided to take the 14 hr bus ride to the province of Surat Thani and then take a ferry going to the island.

Ping! a notification was sent to his phone his paycheck for this month was transfered already, he got up and went to a small eatery and bought himself a meal of Thai chicken fried rice and a Sprite.

He took out the flyer and looked at it
" This doesn't look that bad after all" he finished his meal drank his Sprite and got a refill of water from the water dispenser.

The bus arrived and it was time for the passenger to board, Type stepped inside and went to the farthest back, it was a night ride so only a few seats are taken, he put his back pack near the window and used it as a pillow before pulling down his hoodie to cover his face and then he put his earpod and played his favorite music until he was lulled to sleep.

The 14 hr bus ride was nothing to Type, the moment the bus left the terminal until it reaches its destination Type was passed out, It was the first time in a long time where he had more than 6hrs of sleep, usually he woke up early and sleep at wee hours of night.

A yawn escape from his mouth as he stretch his arms up, his neck feeling a bit of a cramp, he move it side to side and massage it a little bit, he got up thank the driver and got his bags.

Type is now sitting quietly at the upper deck of a ferry travelling to Koh Pha-ngan.
He was cursing himself on forgetting to buy a medicine for motion sickness, he was feeling very nauseous and wanted to throw up.

The short ferry ride came to a halt and Type swear that was the longest 45 minutes or so of his life.

The port suddenly became busy with both locals and tourists arrival. Type's sea sickness was replaced with excitement when he saw the view in front of him, a never ending clear blue water with white sands and coconut trees, very different from the fast paced Bangkok City life were everyday you have to hustle.

Type looked around to smile and felt the sea breeze on his golden tanned skin, he then took a deep breath " to new beginning?" he told to himself before he grabbed his things and rode a small motorized vehicle to go to the resort.

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Type was staring confused at the resort in front of him, he keeps on looking back and forth to the flyer on his hand and the signage in front of him. Clearly it has the same name, but it doesn't quite look the same.

The resort sign with its faded paint and chipped off wood evident that it was already weathered by time, the broken down wooden fence, the pool with green murky water and moldy tiles was in the center of a few bungalow hut that looks like it will collapsed any minute now.
Leaves and coconut shells are scattered on the ground, wild grass covering on the ground, hanging ferns that crawls on the wall.

Sighing deeply he walked a little further to explore some more and his steps suddenly halted.

" woah!!!!" his mouth gaped open in surprised with the view in front of him. A stretch of fine white sand lined the shore, Bright blue sky and endless clear blue and torquoise water emerging together. It was serene, it was beautiful, he closed his eyes and he listen to the sound of the waves.

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