The Official Start of Winter in Thailand

The announcement from the Thai Meteorological Department on October 30, 2016, officially marked the start of the winter season in Thailand. This news prompted many people to seek out places to experience the cool weather, eager to escape the heat and embrace the chill. However, for some, the desire went beyond simply wanting to feel a slight coolness; they yearned for a truly significant drop in temperature. With this specific craving in mind, only one place came to mind.

"When it's cold, you just want to chill, right?" I didn't think about the distance or anything else. I just wanted to be cool.

The provided text is in Thai and describes a route taken by the author on a bike ride. The author mentions that the route was not planned in advance and was decided on the spot.

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The picture shows the route I took on my bike ride, both there and back. However, in reality, I didn't plan it out in advance and just decided on the spot. Haha.

Wake up! So excited! Can't sleep. Got up to take a shower and get ready. It's 4 am now.

Like many times before, I came to see the sunrise on the way.

If I recall correctly, it was somewhere around In Buri.

As usual, if you arrive early in this area, you will probably have to eat here. The Shell gas station in Inthaburi has decent food at regular prices and clean restrooms.

The pork blood soup made me feel drowsy. I usually don't eat a lot because riding a motorcycle makes me sleepy.

After a satisfying meal, I embarked on a long journey. I refueled at a Bangchak gas station, bypassing Nakhon Sawan city. Without a plan, I pondered my next move. As I scrolled through my phone, I stumbled upon an intriguing destination: Thung Hin Teun. Curiosity piqued, I decided to explore this hidden gem.

Turn left from Phahon Yothin Road onto Highway 1072. Then, follow the signs.

Upon arrival, I was expecting a breathtaking view of a vast field of towering rocks, similar to the Ghost Town of Goats. However, to my surprise, a sign suddenly appeared, prompting me to make a left turn.

Turn left and go a little further. You will see Wat Thung Hin Teun. Ride past it and look inside. It looks interesting. Let's stop by. It might be here.

No, it's not a temple. It's a quiet place with a stupa built on a rock. Let's take some pictures and move on.

Leaving the temple, ride straight ahead for a short distance. You will immediately encounter the single giant banyan tree. The rest of the area is solely sugarcane fields.

After sitting down and scrolling through my phone, I discovered that the "meat" was spread across several acres. I interpreted this to mean that there were multiple clusters, but they were too far apart for me to bother driving around looking for them, as they were probably all the same. So, I decided to just leave.

Head to Khlong Lan Market, have lunch, and prepare food for dinner, evening, and tomorrow morning. Then, let's go!

After traveling 30 kilometers from Khlong Lan Market, you will encounter a toll booth where you will need to pay an entrance fee. The fee covers both the driver and the vehicle. Continue your journey.

Upon arrival at the tourist service center, visitors must register before proceeding to the accommodation area (which is located within the center itself). This registration applies to both those staying overnight at the center and those driving up. The registration requires information such as the number of people, vehicle details (color and brand), and the purpose of the visit. This information is crucial in case of emergencies, such as a fall from the mountain. Additionally, visitors who plan to stay overnight must pay an additional fee and can rent tents and accommodation directly at the center.

The service center also has a hot spring pool, but I'm not really interested. It's a bit embarrassing to come alone.

After paying for the accommodation and informing the staff of our intention to ascend, let's take a look at what awaits us on the mountain:

• Pha Nang Koi Cliff
• Kiew Katting
• Khun Nam Yen
• Chong Yen

Let's continue. From here on, it will be a typical mountain road, except that there are not many cars. However, the fact that there are not many cars is dangerous. There is a lot of gravel on the road surface, especially on the curves. Also, the fact that there are not many cars makes people around you less careful and more likely to take risks.

The road is beautiful, but don't get too carried away. The road is currently under construction and is full of gravel. If you fall, you'll be picking out rocks for a long time.

Sometimes, all you need is a clear sky and fluffy white clouds.

Winding our way through the twists and turns, stopping and starting, we covered 30 kilometers in no time, arriving at our accommodation for the night, Chong Yen, at 2 pm. What to do with all this free time?

Let's set up the tent first, then we can walk around and take some pictures.

With this much sun, will it be cool tonight?

I can't take it anymore. There's too much time left, the sun is too hot, and there's nowhere to sit and relax. I'd rather ride my bike. So I rode my bike back down to Kiew Kratin and Khun Nam Yen to kill time. It made me feel sorry. Actually, if it weren't for the name "เย็น" (meaning "cold"), Khun Nam Yen would be a good place to camp. Because it's quiet and peaceful, not many people (because the name is not famous). There's plenty of space.

This is a view from Khun Nam Yen.

Choose any spot you like to pitch your tent. No need to fight over it.

Sunrise viewpoint at Kiew Kratin. Well, I'm not a sunrise chaser, so I didn't come here to capture the sunrise.

Despite feeling tired from riding, I still had time to spare. So, I decided to do something I wouldn't normally do: walk. Beyond the cool canal, there was a viewpoint called Phu Sawat, which was a 300-meter walk. Usually, I wouldn't walk because I get tired and wouldn't have the energy to ride back. But today, I had time to spare and nothing else to do, so I decided to give it a try.

The sentence is already in English and does not require translation.

A concrete staircase like this, approximately 150-200 meters long.

Subsequently, it follows the natural course.

The image below shows a mountain view with a noticeable absence of trees. I'm curious about the cause of this deforestation. Could someone explain the reason behind this phenomenon? I'm not trying to be provocative, but I'm hesitant to assume it's simply due to logging, especially considering the extent of deforestation observed across multiple locations.

About this high, in the middle of the way. I mean, I sit down to rest so often that I'm annoyed with myself.

The view from the top is amazing, but it was very tiring. I'm hungry and my water bottle is empty. I think I'll head back down. There's no shade up here.

Will we survive the rain tonight?

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The path leading up to Phusawan has a bathroom and shower room, including a bathroom for wheelchair users. However, as shown in the picture, the ramp is very steep, although not the steepest. Assistance is required to navigate the ramp. The bathroom walls are relatively thin and transparent, which raises safety concerns. Additionally, the path from the bathroom to the tent is made of dirt, making it difficult to navigate. Overall, the accessibility of the facilities is questionable.

Exhausted after descending from Mount Suwan, I devoured dinner: two slices of bread and a bowl of instant noodles. My tent neighbor, P'Od, kindly invited me to join him for dinner, and despite my initial hesitation, his repeated invitations convinced me to accept. After a short break, I crashed at 8:30 PM, utterly drained from the day's activities. I apologize for not taking any pictures.

Good night.

The night was windy and the temperature gradually dropped to around 15-16 degrees Celsius. Although I didn't get to see the sea of mist (as I didn't purchase the package), it was still a cool and refreshing experience.

A deep sleep until morning (a familiar phrase like a sanitary napkin advertisement). I greeted Odd before asking for a photo, feeling a mixture of gratitude and apprehension.

Here you go, Brother Odd from Yuthaya, going all out!

Good morning, have some breakfast. I'm making coffee and porridge. Oh, the tent on the other side is calling again, inviting me for breakfast. I declined because I've already eaten. Even after I finished packing up my tent, he still came over to call me. Thank you, Brother Pong, for the hot coffee and boiled eggs.

I'm not trying to be pitiful or anything, am I? Everyone keeps calling me to eat. Honestly, if I were to travel alone, I would manage myself in a simple way. Compared to others who have a lot of things to do, I don't seem to be very busy. I manage myself well.

The next scene cuts to a ride down to Kaeng Pha Nang Koi. We stopped to take a look, and wow, it looked like a great place to swim! I regretted not taking a dip yesterday, even though I had plenty of time. Next time, I won't miss out!

Leaving the cool canal, I headed back towards Uthai Thani to visit the beautiful Huai Pa Tat Waterfall. In a flash, I refueled at Khlong Lan and again at Lan Sak. After a short ride, I arrived at the waterfall, paying a 20 baht entrance fee and receiving a flashlight.

The path required traversing a cave, shrouded in darkness so profound that visibility was virtually nonexistent. The illumination provided was insufficient to pierce the oppressive gloom.

After a short walk in the darkness, we emerged into a sunken valley formed by a collapsed cave ceiling. This enclosed environment created a primeval atmosphere, with lush vegetation reminiscent of a bygone era.

This is a pink millipede dragon, a local species of the Hub Pa Tad Forest.

After that, continue driving back to Bangkok, heading towards Ban Rai, Dan Chang, and entering Lat Lum Kaew.

Keep the joy in your heart, because happiness will come again. See you soon.

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