It’s easy for outsiders looking in to confuse Thailand with Bangkok and Pattaya.
But there’s more to one of the most visited countries in the world than Khao San Road, ladyboys, ping pong shows and flashy bars. Really.
A good friend of mine once said it perfectly: “Expats complain all the time they’re bored, well it’s because they don’t think further than the alcohol and parties – Thailand has so much more to offer.”
And thanks to him and few other explorers, I’ve been able to visit a dewy city located on the border of Burma and Thailand: Pilok, swim in Petchaburi, kayak in Khao Sook, drink champagne in Chet Sao Noi, hike in the Phraya Nakhon Cave, and stay overnight in one of my favourite towns, Kanchanaburi.
Sharing some photos from a few weekends ago:
Feasted on grilled fish, som tam (Thai papaya salad), grilled chicken and sticky rice. Grabbed some drinks, plastic cups and lazed around in the sun.
The waterfall we visited is nearby the famous Erawan Waterfalls and just as majestic but without the throngs of tourists. We were pretty much by ourselves.
The destination took a three to four hours drive – plenty of gas station and washroom breaks. We spent a day and a half in fresh clear water and stuffed ourselves with snacks and wine before returning to the city completely refreshed.
Take advantage of Thailand’s road infrastructure and be amazed by the elements.
Tips:
- The entrance fee to national parks in Thailand has a foreigner and local fee – usually 10X difference (please don’t complain as foreigners tend to make much more than locals). Foreigner price: around 300 – 350 THB
- Apologies, don’t remember the name of the accommodation as my friend booked it but can share on a map
- The canteen food at the waterfall is terrible, which is not something I say often about Thai food, so eat beforehand
- They don’t let you take food or drinks to the waterfalls
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