Hello everyone, this trip we are back on 4 wheels again, alternating between the two, because this trip has a lot of members. And we are going on a smooth road, so we took the 2 wheels to take the Vios out for a spin. This trip is going south again, the second round of this year, but this trip there is no diving. At first, I intended to go to Khao Kiri Wong, so I talked to my friends and some of them wanted to go to Khao Sok. With the thought of missing the atmosphere here, this trip came about with 3 days and 2 nights. Where did we go? Let's take a look.

This trip took place from July 21st to 23rd, 2017.

A rough itinerary for the trip is as follows:

Embarking on a late Thursday night, we embarked on an all-night drive. Arriving at the Khao Soon viewpoint in the early morning, we were greeted by a thin mist. We then visited Khao Kiri Wong, stopping at a small coffee shop nestled in the valley and Khao Mueang for some delicious rice noodles. We paid our respects at the Phra Maha That Woramahawihan temple before settling in at our accommodation, Baan Pluem Suk Bungalow, on the shores of Khao Khanom Beach.

On the second morning, we left our accommodation and headed straight for the Ratchaprapha Dam. We climbed up to the Khao Krailasor viewpoint, which offered stunning views, before descending to spend the night on the Krailasor floating raft.

On the third morning, we left the floating market and took photos with Khao Sam Kler. We then returned to take photos of the dam crest, followed by the heart-shaped mountain and the Pa Ton Nam Rat forest. Finally, we drove back to Bangkok.

All photos were taken with a Nikon D7200 kit18-140 fix50 and a Gopro hero4silver.

The journey began with a meeting at PTT on Rama 2 Road at 8 pm. The trip consisted of 9 members in two vehicles, a Vigo and a Vios. Once everyone had arrived, the group set off on a long drive. Suddenly, the Vigo, our lead vehicle, displayed a strange warning light, a picture of a fuel tank with a line. Upon reaching Pran Buri, the group stopped to investigate the issue. Members of the group's online page suggested a problem with the diesel filter but assured them that the vehicle could still be driven. The group decided to proceed slowly for safety and planned to have the filter replaced at a service center the next morning. They arrived at their destination, Khun Sa Raai, around 2 am.

The first destination of this trip was the Khao Sun Sea of Mist viewpoint. I wasn't sure if there would be fog today. We started driving up the mountain at 5:00 AM. The road wasn't difficult, but it was narrow and had some potholes. My Vios scraped a few times, but it wasn't too bad. We arrived a little after 5:00 AM. There was some thin fog floating around, but it didn't look like it was going to rain. The sea of mist probably wouldn't be very thick.

I arrived at the store just as it was opening. I was too lazy to sleep, so I decided to eat instant noodles and brush my teeth instead.

As the sun rose just after 6 am, a thin layer of mist began to appear below. It may not have been as spectacular as a thick sea of fog, but it was still refreshing.

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This morning, it's just us.

After taking some photos, we were about to leave when a group of tourists arrived.

This is the way down. There is now light for taking pictures.

After descending from a high altitude, the aircraft leveled off at an altitude close to the fog, allowing for close-up zoom shots.

How beautiful would the morning mist be?

Continuing from the research center, we head straight to the village that is said to have the best air quality in Thailand. Let's see how it is.

Arriving at 8:00 am, the sunlight was scorching hot. After driving all night, the sun was so bright that I could barely see. 555

The village appears simple and unassuming. Notably, there is a high prevalence of dirt bikes in this area.

After searching for a parking spot and taking photos near the bridge for a while, I decided it was time to take a proper break and have breakfast.

Driving a short distance to the right of the bridge, you will find a rice shop.

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"It's both a rice shop and a coffee shop. The weather was very hot on the day I visited, but it felt cool and shady under the trees."

After finishing my meal, I will drive back into the village to see what's there.

Drive straight to the parking lot, which is where most people come to play in the water.

This Friday morning, there are few people, making for a comfortable and relaxed visit.

Leaving Khao Kiri Wong, we backtracked to a newly opened coffee shop that had just opened at 10 am.

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Not far down the road, you'll find the "Small House in the Valley" restaurant.

Choose your favorite menu.

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Relax and enjoy the cool evening breeze while taking in the scenic view from the front of the shop.

The view is beautiful with a stream flowing through. The restaurant is quite crowded.

The water tastes delicious and refreshing, instantly revitalizing the senses.

After leaving the shop, we headed straight to the city. We stopped by the Toyota service center to get the Vigo checked out. While the car was being serviced, we took the opportunity to recharge our batteries in the air-conditioned waiting room. Everyone fell asleep, especially me. I sat down and leaned my head against the seat and fell asleep right away. After about an hour, the car was ready and we were back on the road. This is one of the advantages of owning a popular car brand - there are service centers everywhere.

After leaving the immigration center, I wanted to find a place to eat Khanom Jeen. After searching online, I found many options, but I decided to choose one that was close to my next destination, Wat Phra Mahathat. I found this restaurant, Khanom Jeen Muang Kon, on Phanom Road.

The taste was excellent. All four sauces were delicious, and I ate a lot even though I'm not a big eater. The price was also reasonable.

Don't forget to try the mangosteen, it's said to be a local specialty of the province.

After your stomach is full, drive a little further and you will reach Wat Phra Maha That Woramahawihan.

Let's first pay respects at the temple that has been a symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat since its founding.

After walking around, it was time to move on. It was around 3 pm then. Our accommodation for the night was in Khanom.

Our accommodation for tonight is Baan Pimsook Bungalow, located right by the sea in Khanom, Khao Khao Beach. However, don't rely on GPS like we did, as it led us to the back entrance again! 555

Running along the beachfront of Khao Khao, you will find the Baan Suksab Bungalow, offering affordable accommodation starting from 650 baht per night for a private bungalow.

With a refreshing seaside atmosphere and cool, pleasant air.

The room is spacious and well-equipped. It's like an Eco car, affordable but with everything you need. 555.

Upon arriving at our accommodation, we freshened up and changed into our evening attire before heading out for dinner.

For dinner, I inquired with the accommodation and they informed me that there are delicious and affordable restaurants just a short walk along the beach.

A short walk brought me here.

A typical kratom shop with delicious food. We sat and chatted for a long time.

The final bill came to 1,980 baht for 9 people, which was quite reasonable considering how full we were. The atmosphere was also pleasant. We were the last table remaining at the restaurant, and the staff seemed ready to close up, so we paid the bill and continued chatting in front of our accommodation. Before us, there were two other tables of customers that evening. The beach was nearly deserted, with very few people around. Upon returning to our room, we found a comfortable table outside where we continued our conversation until almost midnight. We ended up staying awake until nearly 5:00 AM at the Toyota showroom. The mood just carried us away.

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"Early in the morning, almost everyone went to talk to the trash can. 555"

The sentence is informal and uses slang. The phrase "คุยกะถังขยะ" literally means "talk to the trash can," but it is used figuratively to mean "gossip." The number "555" is used in Thai online communication to represent laughter.

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"In the early morning, almost everyone gathered to gossip."

Departed from the accommodation at around 8 am.

The beautiful view is worth a stop.

After leaving the accommodation, I went to find food near Khanom. I forgot to mention that the city plan here is similar to Pran Buri. The area in front of the beach is quiet and not many people. But when I moved to another street, there were 7-11, Lotus, many shops, and even bars. There were a lot of people, but there were very few people on the beach.

After a two-hour drive, we stopped at the large market to buy ingredients and lunch before heading to the dam.

It was almost noon when I arrived.

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I contacted the boat in advance. I used the service of Rungroj Tour. They provided me with very good information. The price depends on the distance of the raft. The raft we stayed at, Kraisorn, is very close. If we go deep, the price will be 3,000 baht for 10 people, including a tour of Khao Sam Kler. However, we added another 1,500 baht because we wanted to go up to the Kraisorn viewpoint. This is the cheapest option if you want to go up to the Kraisorn viewpoint because the viewpoint is close to the Kraisorn raft. If you stay at another raft, the price to go up to the viewpoint will be more expensive. That's why we chose the Kraisorn raft for this trip.

Everything is ready, the crew is complete, and the captain sets sail. The captain introduces himself as Baw W.

The cool breeze makes me drowsy again.

We have been sitting here for a long time, and the views on both sides of the mountain are beautiful and refreshing.

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Our first program is to climb up to the Kraisor viewpoint. It's time to break a sweat.

The entrance sign deceptively claims a mere 1.5 kilometers, but our guide informed us of the actual 3-4 kilometer distance. More importantly, he mentioned that out of 100 groups, only about 10 would attempt this route. Despite the low foot traffic, we, being drawn to challenges, opted for the adventurous path, embracing the opportunity to hike and climb through the wilderness.

The trail is not particularly challenging, with a gradual ascent. However, be prepared for an abundance of leeches. During my research, I found no mention of leeches on this trail, and reviews were scarce. Therefore, I want to emphasize the significant presence of leeches on the path leading to the Kraisri viewpoint. The dense, humid forest with minimal wind creates ideal conditions for leeches to thrive. In fact, the leech population here surpasses that of the renowned Phu Kradueng National Park.

After walking for 35 minutes, I started to feel slightly out of breath. I reached a rest stop, the name of which I have forgotten, but it was something related to birds.

Embracing the spirit of Tarzan.

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From this point on, we will have to climb, but it's not far now, we'll be there soon.

Be careful with the sharp rocks on the way down, I slipped and my nail broke. It wasn't too bad, the nail didn't completely come off. The straw girl also channeled her inner Tarzan and walked barefoot from the boat to the viewpoint. It was brutal! 555

We are almost there, brother!

The final steep slope required the climbers to ascend using ropes.

After climbing five steps, our heads cleared the cliff face, and we encountered a...

The magnificent view is absolutely worth the effort.

The view is expansive, stretching far to the left and right, covering almost 180 degrees.

The far end of the water in the picture is where the boat we walked up to is parked. It's quite a distance.

The ascent took approximately one hour, while the descent took around 40 minutes.

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The space above is very narrow, only a few people can stand, and it is a sharp rock, so be careful.

A group photo. If there were more people, we wouldn't be able to fit them all in the picture because there wouldn't be enough space to stand. And the older brother couldn't back up any further either. Haha.

Descending is not difficult, just be careful, otherwise you might end up sliding like me.

Based on the evidence from the barefoot girl who walked up and down the viewpoint, her compassionate heart allowed the leech to suck until it was swollen. What a beautiful soul! 555

Let's take a boat for a bit. Brother Bawk pointed to the white spot in the middle, which is where we just climbed up.

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No sooner had the sweat dried than they arrived at Pak Graisorn.

The original text is in Thai and describes the author's accommodation and meal plans for the night. Here's the translation:

We booked a room at the national park through the website for 400 baht, which is only 200 baht per person. What a bargain! We'll also have dinner for 200 baht each. For breakfast, we'll save money by cooking instant noodles ourselves.

The room was incredibly small, barely suitable for anything more than sleeping. However, we weren't bothered by this, as our priority was to save money and spend our time enjoying the surrounding nature.

Shortly after the ship departed, all network signals were lost. AIS remained active for the longest duration but eventually succumbed to the outage.

The raft activities are limited to swimming and paddling, with a stunning atmosphere. For safety reasons, everyone is required to wear a life jacket when entering the water. Swimming after dark is strictly prohibited.

Upon arrival, we unloaded our belongings and immediately immersed ourselves in aquatic activities, paddling and diving with abandon.

A couple's photo, unforgettable.

Those on the shore prepared delicious sweet drinks for the swimmers to enjoy, making it a delightful experience for everyone.

Jumping! This is a picture from the morning. I jumped on the first day but didn't take a picture.

The bathroom here is the most spacious.

Dinner consisted of four dishes, all of which were refillable except for the fish. The food was delicious, and I ate until I was full.

We then returned to our raft and sat down to play. We were lucky to have the last room at the end, which meant that no one walked past us, and it was just our group.

As darkness enveloped the surroundings, we engaged in animated conversations. Glancing up at the sky, we noticed a white object. Upon closer inspection, we realized it was an elephant! We were surprised to encounter an elephant during this trip. We quickly set up our cameras to capture the moment. However, due to the boat's movement on the water, the images were slightly shaky. Nevertheless, we managed to obtain some decent shots.

The lens is difficult to shoot with, and it doesn't have the same wide-angle capabilities as other lenses. However, I'm still happy with the results I was able to achieve. The weather was pleasant, neither too hot nor too cold. We chatted until almost 11 pm before going to bed. It might be a bit stuffy to sleep, so I opened the door to sleep safely. I saw mostly foreigners on the raft today. I met a lot of foreigners while walking around here.

Good morning, let's take a look at the morning atmosphere.

The mountain peaks are shrouded in mist.

Let's go kayaking in the morning.

Take a morning shower.

A delicious breakfast of instant noodles with canned fish.

Accompanied by a spicy salad of fermented fish.

And fried pork

The beauty is so captivating that I don't want to leave.

This is the bathroom, but it's very old.

It's time to go home.

Bask in the morning sun

Before reaching the shore, we stopped by Khao Sam Kler.

While the Three Pagodas Pass offers stunning photo opportunities, the actual experience is rather ordinary. I personally found the journey more captivating, with its breathtaking views.

Safely reached the shore

Departed from the pier and stopped by the Shaan Dam to take pictures.

Every angle is truly beautiful here. It's time to head back.

Shortly after leaving the pier, you will see a heart-shaped mountain, also known as Rak Khao Theppitak.

Truly beautiful in the shape of a heart.

The final stop of this trip is the Baan Nam Rat headwaters forest, located approximately 40 kilometers from the dam.

The entrance was rough and mysterious, as if no one had been there before. However, upon arrival, there were many people and cars.

On a Sunday afternoon, the place was bustling with local families, making it moderately crowded.

Despite the large volume of water, it still appears relatively clear, showcasing the pristine quality of the water in this area. The water is remarkably cold.

On the other side, there is a love boat activity.

Rent a paddle boat for 50 baht. You can paddle yourself or hire someone to paddle. Enjoy the natural scenery as you go.

The distance is not too far, approximately 30 minutes round trip.

Embark on a voyage to find love.

Wealth or poverty, let the heart be true.

However, if you don't know how to paddle, you'll end up lost in the woods like this. 555

My boyfriend usually does the paddling, so I tried it for a bit and ended up failing miserably. Haha.

We reached the viewpoint but couldn't find the cliff. Then, the battery of my big camera died just at that moment. Since I slept on a raft yesterday, I couldn't charge it at the Jari. I could have charged it at the raft staff's place, but I had to wait and watch it myself.

We drove straight back to Bangkok from the headwaters of the forest without stopping anywhere except for a meal. We arrived in Bangkok and dropped off all our friends, arriving home at midnight. The trip was a perfect end.

Total trip expenses

The following is a translation of the Thai sentence "ทริปนนี้รั่วไปหน่อยเลยไม่ได้จดอะไรเลย 555" into English:

"This trip was a bit of a mess, so I didn't take any notes. 555"

The phrase "555" is a Thai expression that is similar to "lol" in English. It is used to indicate laughter or amusement.

I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

The main expense is the fuel cost for two vehicles.

The cost of the first night's accommodation is 650 baht per house, for a total of 4 houses.

Accommodation fee is 200 baht per person.

Boat fare including sightseeing points 4500

The remaining cost is for food, which varies depending on the day. On average, it costs around 28-2900 baht per person for the entire trip, which is less than 1000 baht per day. Considering the amazing atmosphere, this is a great value.

See you again with the touring couple. The next trip will take us on a motorcycle ride to the north again. Which province will we meet in? See you soon.