Thailand Borders 16: Mae Sot

"If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough..." - Oprah Winfrey

(A mural on the wall at Mae Sariang)

Day 16: Monday, 25 Nov 2024
Route: Mae Hong Son - Mae Sot

Distance: 318 km (5:46)
Hotel: B2 Mae Sot Boutique Hotel

We had breakfast in the room before we checked out. This morning we drove on highway 108 towards Mae Sariang.

(Exiting the town of the Shan Hills)

(The stunning view of the mountains)

(The Mae Hong Son Loop, popular with the bikers)

Stopped at Ban Mae La Luang view point for some photo of the beautiful scenery of the paddy fields. It is worth stopping for a cup of coffee after a long journey.

 

(Along the scenic highway 108)

(A nice place to stop for coffee and enjoy the view)

(Standing amidst the hilly rice terrace)

(The greens are very soothing to the eyes)

(Stunning landscapes with serene tranquility)

About 11.30 am arrived in Mae Sariang and refueled at a PTT and bought some provision. Visited Masjid Jamiatul Islam of Mae Sariang and performed solat sunat there. This was our first time visiting this mosque even though we passed the mosque several times before.

(Masjid Jamiatul Islam of Mae Sariang)

(The main prayer hall)

Had lunch nasi lauk at Adam Khao Soi halal restaurant near the mosque. Bought a pack of Gano coffee from the owner. There is another halal eatery Khao Soi Halima restaurant in town that we are yet to try.

(Adam Khao Soi Halal restaurant)

(White rice with three types of curry)

(Another halal eatery in town)

From Mae Sariang we drove on highway 105 to Mae Sot but had to stop at a gazebo along the way to perform our solat jamak Zohor/Asar. It was already dark when we arrived in Mae Sot. We had dinner of roti and samosa at Palak Halal restaurant in front of Nurul Islam Mosque.

(Mountainous road with hairpins and steep incline)

(Prayer break at a roadside gazebo)

(A portion of the road is under construction)

(Check-points to catch illegal immigrants)

(Nurul Islam Mosque of Mae Sot)

(Jemaah for Maghrib prayers)

(A halal restaurant in front of the mosque)

(Roti pisang with curry for dinner)

Checked in B2 Boutique & Budget Hotel for RM66/night. This new hotel is located away from the busy town center. The room is quite spacious and clean.

Mae Sot B2 Boutique & Budget Hotel)

(A well decorated lobby area)

(A spacious comfortable room)