"Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection we can catch excellence... " - Vince Lombardi
(We braved the 'Death Highway' to Umphang) |
Day 15: Thursday, 29 December 2022
Route: Mae Sot to Umphang
Distance: 181 km
Hotel: K&K Guesthouse, Umphang
Breakfast was eggs and toast at the hotel restaurant. We checked out early and headed to the Thailand/Myanmar border to buy some provisions for our trip to Umphang.
Mae Sot is a town in western Thailand that shares a border with Myanmar to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. Mae Sot is 87 km from Tak and 492 km from Bangkokand is the main gateway between Thailand and Burma. Mae Sot is notorious for its trade in gems and teak, as well as black market activities such as human and drugs trafficking.
(Having breakfast at the hotel restaurant) |
(Driving to the Thailand/Myanmar border) |
(Myanmar products at Rim Moi Market) |
(The Western Most Point of Thailand) |
We refuelled at Mae Sot PTT and bought some provisions. We drove to the border and had some photo shots at the Western Most Point signage next to the Rim Moei Market near the Thailand/Myanmar border checkpoint. From the checkpoint, the Thailand/Myanmar Friendship bridge crosses the Moei River which separates the two countries.
(Our second trip to remote town of Umphang) |
(Beautifully dressed tribal boys and girls) |
(Twisties and sharp curves of Highway 1090) |
(Major roadworks before Phop Phra) |
Overall the road was good except for a stretch of road works before the halfway rest area in Phop Phra. Here we stopped for comfort break and coffee.
(Phop Phra R&R area) |
(Coffee and OTOP shops) |
(Border Petrol Checkpoint at Umpiem Mai Refugee Camp) |
We made another stop to stretch our legs at a small beautiful stream at Mae Klong Noi - Mae Klong Yai watershed. From there we drove non-stop and reached Umphang around 2.00 pm.
(A rest stop at a watershed area) |
(Tributaries of the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi) |
(Tranquil and calm forest) |
(Soothing sound of the stream) |
(We are deep in a jungle in Western Thailand) |
(The main road to Umphang Town) |
(The small boutique coffee shop is still operational) |
(Photo opportunities in Umphang) |
(Tourists favorite hangout place) |
(Vibrantly decorated restaurant and resort) |
(Attractive and creative) |
(A light lunch at Kru Sun's House) |
(Umpang T-shirts for souvenirs) |
(Our lodging for the night at K&K Guesthouse) |
2 comments:
moga kami dapat peluang berjalan macam abg mus & kak mun
InsyaAllah...
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