The trip to Khao San Nok was a stopgap, an impromptu trip, another trip because the main trip we had planned was Doi Luang Chiang Dao. Because we had a day off and it would be a shame not to use it.

This time, the members of The Gang who joined the trip were P'Boy, P'Ke, Yui, and Siri, making a total of 4 people.

The journey began at Porto Chino in Mahachai around 10 pm. We drove along Rama 2 Road, turning into Ban Phaeo to reach Phetkasem Road. We continued driving towards Kanchanaburi, passing Ban Pong and turning onto Saeng Chuto Road. Then, we turned right at Tha Lo intersection and drove along Kanchanaburi bypass road towards Thong Pha Phum. Continuing on the road towards Thong Pha Phum National Park, we soon saw the entrance to the Porm Pee Viewpoint.

We arrived at the viewpoint of Pom Pi at almost 3 am. P'Boy, P'Ke, and Yui slept in the car. Due to the hot and stuffy weather, I dragged my sleeping bag out to sleep beside the car. I slept on and off because it was hot, and there were a lot of mosquitoes and insects bothering me. I got up at 5 am and waited until 6 am to wake everyone up. We went to take a shower and walked to order breakfast and lunch to go.

This trip required us to travel by pickup truck to the starting point of the hike. We had to share the ride with another group because there weren't enough vehicles, which saved us half the cost. This was a great deal.

The porters carried only the communal equipment, which included tents, cooking utensils, and fresh food. The food they brought included shrimp, salmon, chicken, and a seafood mix, as well as a variety of vegetables. In other words, the food supply was very good. Personal belongings were carried by each individual.

From the assembly point, we took a pickup truck for about half an hour to reach the starting point. The first part of the trail was an open forest, easy to walk and nothing special. We were having fun and laughing as usual, as everyone had some experience.

The atmosphere around the area during the initial stage was, I must say, easy to navigate. The path alternated between flat and slightly inclined sections. Initially, we walked in a large group, but we all agreed that the pace was too slow, so we overtook everyone and took the lead. The trail was well-defined, so there was no chance of getting lost. The path was shaded, and the air was cool. Oh my, it was just perfect.

We walked for a while, the path became steeper and steeper, until we realized that something was wrong. The path became more difficult to walk on, the air became hotter, and the path began to turn into a field of grass, sometimes open. The wind stopped blowing. At this point, everyone started to get very tired. The water we had brought started to run out. As we walked, we could only pray that we would reach the lunch break soon.

We reached the lunch break point, and I can tell you, it was the most exhausting lunch break I've ever experienced. We were so tired, sore, and weary that it took almost an hour to finish eating and everything else. After lunch, instead of hurrying to walk, we sat down to rest. Let me tell you, we were really exhausted. This job is really tough.

After walking for a while, the thing I was afraid of happened: I ran out of water. What could I do? I had to endure it. If you think this is bad, let me tell you it's not... I was so tired that after walking for a long time, I couldn't take it anymore. I was exhausted and out of water. What should I do? So I sat down on a large rock for a long time, definitely more than 20 minutes. I've never rested for so long anywhere before. Until I felt better, I started walking again. But after walking for a short while, Yui cried out in pain because she had a cramp in her calf. I wanted to help her, but it was difficult. I took off my backpack and helped her massage it. When she felt better, we walked for less than ten steps before I got a cramp in my calf. This time, we were both hunched over. After I felt better and could walk again, Yui got another small cramp. We helped each other massage and watch each other, struggling to get our bodies to the campsite. When we got there, P'Boy and P'Ke had already arrived.

Upon reaching the summit, the porters were already waiting for us. They set up the tents and started preparing food. This trip was well-stocked with food, so we wouldn't starve.

Before eating, while the sun was still shining, we had to hurry to take pictures with the popular angle, Sononni, which had risen.

The atmosphere around here isn't really that different from Khao Chang Phuak. It's a wide open grassland on top of a mountain, with 360-degree views. But I still feel like Khao Chang Phuak is better.

A must-have when coming to the mountains like this is waiting to take pictures of the sunset.

While taking a photo of the sunset, I remember it was so funny. There were two kids running around. P'Boy tricked them into running to another hill, thinking they wouldn't make it back in time. But they did, and I managed to capture the moment. It was tiring, but it was worth it.

The stars here at night are very beautiful, but unfortunately there is no chance to take a picture of the Milky Way because during this time of year, the Milky Way has moved to the other side of the world.

If you try to draw a line, you will see the constellation Ursa Major.

Another very important thing is to wake up to take pictures of the sunrise. This time, we woke up at 4 am before anyone else came up, for fear of not getting the best angle.

Like someone with bad karma, the battery died while I was taking pictures this morning. So I only got these few pictures.

This is another short and easy trip that can be completed in 2 days and 1 night on a Saturday and Sunday. You can go immediately, but be warned that the route is quite challenging. If you are not prepared, it is not recommended to go.