Stobbin, R., 1963 Asian Trip 160 Bangkok Feb. 2 Domestic animals seen included dogs, ducks (great numbers - the eggs are larger and cheaper than hens eggs), pigs, cows, water buffalo, pigeons. The town of Cholburi, a fishing village smelled of duck fices. Many shells of tortoise (?) were seen and a variety of fish. For much of the way we travelled along the west side of a freshwater canal. On the opposite side of the lived road were salt flats and several extensive salt processing areas. There were many huts with roof and sides covered with palm thatch (which Mrs. Praphance said had to be replaced every 3 years. The thatch is not allowed in town because of the danger of fire. Huts were on stilts. Opposite many were large wind-mill like rigs for netting fish. Mrs. Praphance said fish were scarce now because of overfishing. The fish are taken faster than they can breed. The decline has occurred in recent years with increase in population along the canals in the vicinity of the city. There are now 2 million people in Bangkok and 2.2 million in the country. We also saw a great basket-like traps and hand operated tray nets, small editions of the