The Burma border was guarded by a Thai military guard post and we were informed that we could not take photographs. So we asked the guards to take a picture with us and we had them stand with thier backs to the border. I took this picture of the border crossing instead of them. They never noticed.
Written Sep 8, 2002
We did a 10 day trek out of Umphang along the Myamar border. The villages we stayed with were incredible in this nearly unexplored region of Thailand. This is a picture of the Chief in one of the villages we visited.
Written Sep 8, 2002
The waterfall here was a great relief from the heat and himidity of the surrounding jungle. It is a standard stop with the Umphang Hill Tribe tour company.
Written Sep 8, 2002
The Trek was incredible, but it was one of the most difficult things I had ever done. Then when I thought I couldn,t make it up another hill, it started to rain and the trails turned into rivers.
Written Sep 8, 2002
Later we did a little cliff jumping.
Written Sep 8, 2002
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Later we did a little cliff jumping.

Q: I have read my Rough guide and see comments on Youtube videos that the road to Umphang is pretty dangerous, although...

A: from where? that whole area is mountainous and you'll need to have a quite reliable motorbike if you plan to ride there.
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A natural hidden place of the lower North

Thai people go to Umphang mainly to admire the most beautiful waterfall in Thailand, Thi Lou Sue. The major activities including hiking and rafting, visit some waterfalls in the area, hill tribe...
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We began by taking a bus from the northern bus station in Bangkok to Mae Sot, a small border town (see map). We met up with our guides, which Professor D'anjou had organized ahead of time. We got into...
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