Mae Sarieang is a small district in Mae Hong Son province. There are many races such as kayan, Lisu, Lahu, Mon, Lawa and Taiyai living together in the same district.

Mae Sarieang Museum  was built in 2549 Buddhist era. It houses Lord Buddha's relices and a white jade Buddha image invited from Myanmar.

Doi Luang Chiang Dao in Chaingmai province Thare are 2 routes for tourists to go to the top of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. One is Den-Ya-Kad route. the route we use this time as it is not as step as the other or Pang Woa route. We will go down the mountain by using Pang-Woa route later. Though the Pang-Woa is shorter but it is steeper compare to Den-Ya-=Kad route so it would be too exhaosted to use this route on the way up the moutain.

Doi Luang Chiang Dap is the third highest mountain in Thailand and the route to the top is very steep. More inportantly the weather is very cold.

in The Royal Flore 2011, the exposition to commemorate the greatness of H.M. the king let's follow other medias to exhibition hall. when entering the compound the medias including us were reviewed about the Royal Flora Rachaphruek that will be held this year. After that we went to exhibition hall. I Where the exhibition to commemorate the greatness of H.M. the king was held.

Now I am at Laem bali Hai piet. Pattaya. Today, we are going to take a ferry to Koh Larn a small island where people are enchanted with its nation

From this pier. Laem bali Hai to koh larm. there are two piers, Hat tawan and Thai NaBaan, when we start leaving here, we will see the distinctive sign boad "Pattaya City" on the mountain.

It such a beautiful view. Boat trip takes about 45 miniute I will get on The NaBaan pier. where it is the community of Koh Larm.

Koh Larm is well Know among travelers as there are venous i kinds of corat. it is one of the most abundant places of in Thailand which is near Bangkok the most. Besides, the public use and facility is ready such as shops, restaurants, souvent shop, and marine activities for tourists.

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Today we, three of us, are here at Phu Soi dao National Park.  Phu Soi-dao National Park covers the area of several districts in Uttaradit province and Charttrakarn district in Pitsanulok province. The area is virgin forest with lots of beautiful natures. It also is the origin of creek and river. There are lots of interesting tourist attractions too.

To trek to Phu Soi-dao Mountain is very difficult especially in rainy season. Those who wish to see the flowers field on the top of the mountain must have strong physical. Though the distance is only 6.5 kilometres. but it takes 4-6 hours as the route is very steep.

Along the way are several hills such as Nuen Prab sien, Nuen pahkon Nuen Sueakroan and Nuen Morana.

Though coming here is tough and it took all our strength but the beauty of pine tree lawn on Phu Soi Dao Mountain is worth our effort.

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Cha-am in Petchaburi province, and we wasted no time, hurriedly headed to Tung Takard Plce where there were lots of birds.

We have moved to khao Nang  panturat Park. It is a Limestone Mountain in which is very beautiful. Its outstanding shape can be seen from main road. It shape looks like a giant, Nang Panturat, lying on the ground.

The park provides several forest trekking routes for visitors. Bird observation points where visitors can observe local and migrated birds are also provided.

Practising Dhamma The place is called Buddhasatan Pa Son Kaew or Wat Prathat Pa Kaew. Upon entering the perimeter of the monastery. we can sense the tranquility; it is ideal place for practising Dhamma.

Wat Prathat Pakaew–formery called Wat Pa SonKaew, is sitwated on top of a hill at the bottom of a cliff called Pa Son Kaew, it is very peaceful with beautiful landscape. The monastery is a place for Buddhists to learn and practicing Dhamma. It teaches the tencts of satipatthanna 4 (The 4 foundations of mind fulness) to be used in dailt life and live together in harmony.

Pra Borommathatjedee karnchannabhisek is located on khao kho on highway number 2196. The reason behind the construction is that this area used to be a war theatre with large number of casualties; the people of khao kho there fore built this pagoda to bring blessing to this area. Later on, His Majesty the King gave Buddha relics from Sri Lanka for installation inside the pagoda.

Scenic Salween River

Story and photos by PEERAWAT JARIYASOMBAT

Mae Hong Son's lesser – know attractions – Mae Sariang and Sop Moei - hold more than a few surprises for visiting tourists

Mae Sariang and Sop Moei seem ordinary towns that tourists generally skip on their way to the more famous Mae Hong Son, but if you have visited them you will know they are more than ordinary and might even get to love them.

After struggling to the top of a mountain in Mae Sariang where sits Wat Phra That Chom Mon. I sat admiring the view of a creek winding through Paddy fields set in a valley.

The view was breathtaking and I wondered why most tourists chose not to come here. Perhaps the town was too easily accessible, not. much of a challenge for those wishing to test their driving skills on more. demanding roads typical of oilier tourist destinations im the North.

I found Mae Sariang a convenient choice. Geographically, it is the gateway to Mae Hong Son ID its north; Tha Song Yang in Tak to its south, and the Salween River on the west.

One recent morning I took the local bus to the pier at Ban Mae Samlap, about 40 kilometres from Mae Sariang town, in Sop Moei distrct by the Salween.lt was shivering cold and passengers in the bus were speaking in a language foreign to my ears. Itwas a funny situation: harring the bus driver and myself, nobody else spoke Thai.

Sop Moei being a border town is also home to ethnic minorities like the Shan, Karen and others who fled Burma and settled down in Thailand. Sitting hy the batik of the Salween, the longest undatnrned river in Southeast Asia. Ban Mae Samlap is a huh for refugees and Burmese villagers who travel here by boat to buy groceries, fuel, tools or enjoy beer. Refugee huts pack both.sides of the road runing through the town.

"Where are you going?”, I felt delighted hearing somebody speaking tome in my own language. It was the border patrol policeman.
“Sop Moei” 1 replied.
SopMoei is also the point where the Salween and Moei rivers. meet to create a van sandy beach. Over: a decade ago I. cruised both the rivers and was fascinated by the stunning scenery and untouched nature Later, fighting between Karen r็ebelS. whose strongholds are on the west bank, and Burmese forces turned the area into a pitched battlefield.

For a long ttme lately. however, there has been a lull in fighting and I decided the place was now safe enough for a re-visit.

At the pier, a Karen attendant pointed me where to wait for the boat that would take me to Sop Moei. it was hours before the boat showed up but I was glad the wait was over. It was crowded and I found a seat in the back row. Once again, I seemed co be the only Thai passenger.

Other passengers seemed equally piqued by my presence. specially when I took out my camera and’~taned cl ickingit with gay abandon trying to catch the scenery and their fไc๋s On film.

I was glad the Salween had changed little; it still looked almost as good as belbre: calm and extrenwly .picturesque, huge rocks in different fOrmations stood out in the V-shaped valley, the water almost crystal-clear with lush jungle on both banks and dotted by the occasional hut.

Art elderly passenget pojnted to me a hut on top of a mountain. The location allowed its occupants a sweeping view of the river and valley. In all probability it was a Warning post and so I assun.ied that the check – point must not be far away.

There are several check-points on the Salween manned by Karen and Thai troops where all boats and their catgo undergo scrutiny.

Before reaching Sop Moei, the boat stopped at the beach by the confluence of the Moei and Salween where all passengers, barring myself and a person who sat in the front row, disembarked. from there we travelled in silence to Sop Moei, where there’s a check-point manned by Thais.

Travelling on a motorcycle. I Found that ihe best viewing poinis were the temples. Mae Sariang has four major temples that sit atop hills: Phra That Chom Chaeng. Chom Kitti, Chom Mon. and Chom Thong.

Chom Mon Temple is the oldest, built in 1392 in Lanna style and renovated several times since, while Wat Chom Thong is the most unique with its giant—size Buddha statue overlooking the town.

Late evening the sky had turned deep blue and I lingered around Wat Chorm Thong enjoying the view. As night fell an eerie calm descended. It was time to leave.

MoreINFO

-Mae Sariang is 760 kilometres north of Bangkok. SOmbat Tour operates air-donditioned buses from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son via Mae Sariarig. For more information, call 02-570-9030/1 and 02-570-9184

-Regular buses connect Mae Sariang and Ban Mae Samlap. The fare is 60 baht per person each and it takes an hour either way.

-Boat fare from Ban Mae Samlap to Ban Sop Moei is 100 baht/person. Chartered boats cost 1,200 baht for a round-trip.

-Mae Ngao Natiqnal Park is 45 kilometres from Mae Sariang town on Highway 105. The park’s headquarters is five kilometres off the main road. Its two-bedroom unit is priced 600 baht per night. Bamboo rafting is available for 600-1,000 baht per trip for groups of four persons. Advance booking is recommended. For more information call 053-683-210

-River House Resort in Mae Sariang offers the best accommodation in towh. Rooms are fitted with TV, air-conditioning, refrigerator and hot shower, and priced 1,700 baht per night, including breakfast. For more information, call 053-683-066

-Riverhouse Hotel offers rooms with air-con or electric fan and hot shower. Rates range from 550-950 baht per night. For more informatiOn,Call 053-621-201