Greetings to all my dear friends and family.
On this trip, I will be reviewing a location for those who enjoy adventure, are physically fit, and appreciate nature.
I will take you to a place with both lowlands and highlands. Curious?
Ta-da! That place is "Nong Thale," a large freshwater swamp, and the Tiger Cave Temple with its 1,237 steps to the mountaintop.
Located in Krabi Province, Thailand.
Let's go on an adventure!

Greetings. I am a native of the central region of Thailand (Ratchaburi), with a physical appearance and skin tone similar to those of southern Thais. Coincidentally, I have also had the opportunity to study in the south. I am currently studying in Surat Thani, the city of large oysters, and am nearing the completion of my bachelor's degree. With my graduation approaching, I intend to explore the southern region extensively, as I anticipate fewer opportunities for travel once I enter the workforce. Let's embark on our travel adventure!

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The first stop on our journey is Nong Thale and Wat Tham Suea, popular tourist destinations in Krabi province, located a short distance from the city center.
Getting there is convenient, with options including buses, trains, and even flights for those with a larger budget. Unfortunately, there is no train service available, which is a shame.

But wait! If you call within the next 10 minutes, you'll get... Just kidding! There's nothing like that. I was just here to introduce the tourist spots, a little teaser, haha.

As for Nong Thale, some of you may not be familiar with it. It's a large freshwater swamp surrounded by limestone mountains, boasting rich biodiversity. Wat Tham Suea, on the other hand, is a well-known landmark. Without further ado, let's begin our exploration!

I traveled by bus from Surat Thani to Krabi, paying 150 baht for the journey. It took about 3 hours to reach the Krabi Bus Terminal.

Here are some photos I took on the bus:

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Note: I have omitted the informal language and emojis from the original text to maintain a formal academic style.

We arrived at Krabi Bus Terminal around 12:30 PM. Our first destination was "Nong Thale". We asked several people around the area, but most of them didn't know where it was. We showed them on Google Maps, and they pointed us to a songthaew (shared taxi) stand. It turned out that we needed to go towards Ao Nang. We boarded the songthaew, which cost 50 baht, and it was labeled as "International Songthaew".

Driving through the city, I couldn't help but notice the unique "traffic light poles" along the way. They were quite stylish! 555

The monkey carrying the red fire, truly cool.

After a car ride, I arrived at my destination (or at least that's what the driver told me). What I found was:

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Wait, the internet said there were mountains all around, so where the hell am I now?
A villager happened to pass by, so I asked him. The answer I got was that we were in different places, so I had come a long way. . . . Damn it.

Wait for the songthaew to go back. . . . . I started beautifully by taking a songthaew for a while. Someone stopped to ask for directions to Khlong Muang. I replied that I didn't know, I was just visiting but got lost, haha.
So he asked me where I was going. I said I was going to Nong Talay. That's when the good luck happened. He knew the way and was going to drop me off because he was driving past.
Hmm, be polite, "Are you sure?" Hmm, and get in the car.

I just kept taking pictures.

The man asked me where to drop me off at Nong Talay. I replied, "The big pond, please." He seemed confused, so he opened a map and finally found the coordinates. Nong Talay, the big pond, is located behind Nong Talay Wittaya School. You won't get lost like me, haha. The man was very kind and dropped me off at the exact location. We chatted for a bit before he left. After thanking him and saying goodbye, I took a picture of him as a reminder of his kindness.

Feeling peckish, I grabbed some provisions and began exploring.

The atmosphere is great. Click, click.

Let's skip the formalities and dive straight into the atmosphere.

Please note that this entire area is school property, including the agricultural plots. These plots are maintained by an elderly gentleman.
I took a quick picture of him without him noticing.

The view from your uncle's house is amazing. Let's take some pictures!

One picture, please.

After spending a considerable amount of time in this location, I decided to relocate due to the surrounding dense forest and mountainous terrain, which made navigation challenging. I approached an elderly gentleman who kindly provided directions and valuable advice. I expressed my gratitude to him.

Determined to capture everything in sight, I photographed everything, including the towering trees.

Traveling solo, I had to rely on a tripod and run to capture the action.

Let's go! Let's go into the forest and pretend we're Angkor hunters. 555

The sight of the dead tree filled me with an indescribable sense of desolation.

Walking along, I came across animal footprints. Wow, it really felt like I was exploring the wilderness! I crouched down to analyze the tracks, feeling like a seasoned hunter (even though I was alone, haha). After walking for a while, I finally found the owner of those footprints. It was staring right at me. I couldn't help but laugh at myself.

Alright, alright. Just pose for me.

I turned around and saw a couple flirting with each other, looking very sweet. "Love spell of the swamp" - a cow and a chicken. 55555

After observing for a while, I learned the names of these two animals.
The cow's name is Guk.
The chicken's name is Mo.

I heard them calling each other's names. The chicken would call "Guk, Guk, Guk," and the cow would respond with "Mo, Mo, Mo." I'm sure of it.
They even laughed together. -.-

The journey continues beyond the school grounds, into a rubber plantation owned by local villagers. Permission was sought and granted to capture these images. Let's take a look.

The sunlight reflecting off the water is stunning.

I encountered villagers fishing. With shameless curiosity, I sat down to watch them fish and chatted with them about their well-being. From my observations, the people here seem kind and quick to smile, suggesting a contented life. After a day's work, they relax by fishing and enjoying dinner with their families. This simple pleasure, readily available to many, often goes unnoticed as we chase after elusive dreams. Forgive my momentary lapse into reverie.

The evening is approaching, and the next destination is Tiger Cave Temple. It's time to say goodbye.
"The pond of happiness... Nong Talay"

Let's take another look around as we walk back.

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An old, cool-looking school bus is parked behind the science building. It's really old.

This school's football field is . . . . beautiful, isn't it? 555

After leaving Nong Thale, it was around 5:00 PM. I still hadn't found accommodation, so I decided to wing it.

While walking through a school, I met a friendly uncle and asked him for directions to Wat Tham Suea. He greeted me with a warm smile and provided detailed instructions. It turned out I needed to walk back to catch a songthaew, which was quite a distance away.

As I walked out of the school, the same uncle drove up and offered me a ride to town. He said, "I'm heading that way anyway, I'll drop you off."

"I'll drop you off." "I'll drop you off." "I'll drop you off." "I'll drop you off." "I'll drop you off."

I couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. The people of Krabi are so kind, friendly, and helpful. I was truly touched.

I got in the car, closed the door, and off we went!

We chatted the whole way, exchanging knowledge and stories. At one point, I asked the uncle if he was a teacher at Nong Thale School.

He chuckled and replied, "No, I'm the principal!"

I couldn't help but laugh.

Throughout the journey, I couldn't resist taking pictures of the beautiful scenery along the way.

Please drop me off at the temple entrance. Thank you, professor.

I will continue with Wat Tham Sua later. Let me go and submit my report to the teacher first. 555 Okay, let's continue with Wat Tham Sua. The purpose of coming here is to conquer the mountain peak to pay homage to the footprint of the Buddha, 1,237 steps.
We arrived here not too late. We must go up to see the sunset. What are we waiting for? Let's go up the mountain.

Warning: Please keep your belongings or water that hangs well. Beware of monkeys snatching.

Around the temple, you know.

Let's go! The water is ready, the camera is ready, and the people are ready!

No more, my tongue is hanging out. Whew! (There are numbers on the pillars to tell you what level you're on.)

Oh my god, my legs are shaking, my heart is racing.

Let's cut to the chase and head straight to the mountain peak. There were a lot of monkeys along the way, so I had to put my camera away.

The view was absolutely breathtaking, making all the effort worthwhile.

We arrived just in time for the sunset. Let's enjoy the view! (I'm not very good at taking sunset photos, haha.)

The images may be similar, please bear with me.

I'm sorry, I didn't capture anything else. Please continue watching.

May I join you in admiring the sunset? Let me set up my camera for a moment.

Back to filming 555

Let's take a look at the view of Krabi City.

Before descending the mountain, I ask for a beautiful and inspiring picture of the pagoda. Amen.

As we descended the mountain, the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the landscape. Despite the fading light, I felt a sense of camaraderie with my companions, knowing that we had each other's backs. With the aid of our trusty flashlights, we continued our descent, navigating the treacherous terrain with caution.

It took about an hour to get down, but wait!!! Many of you must be wondering where I slept. I slept at Wat Tham Sua. I contacted the abbot in the evening, and he kindly let me sleep in the meditation building. It was very spacious and had a private bathroom, but I was the only one there. 55555

After I finished showering, I was hungry, so I walked for over a kilometer before I could eat. I ordered a special because I was so hungry. I had only eaten snacks and water all day. I went all out for 50 baht.

Back to sleep, everyone! We'll be climbing the mountain again tomorrow morning. Good morning to everyone.

. . . It's 4:00 AM now. I'm stretching and getting ready to climb the mountain with my friend.
. . . Why am I up so early? I'm not actually diligent. I just couldn't sleep last night. 555
. . . Ready! Let's go!

No photos were taken on the way up as it was dark. I wasn't afraid of the monkeys, they were asleep. -.- zZZ

On the way up this morning, I went with a friend. I stopped to rest, and he stopped with me. I stopped, and he stopped with me. We shared water.
I talked to him, but he didn't talk to me. Oh, the dog. 555

Here's a picture to prove it. He arrived with me.

What should I do with the carcass now? It's just past 4:30 AM. Oh! There's a cool breeze and a wide open space. The moon is a crescent. I'm going to lie down and spread out. You should do the same! ^^

After a short nap, some people joined me.

"Alright!! Let's take a picture, guys! Keep it cool. 5555"

Before the sun rises, let's explore Krabi in the early morning. Come on, let's go!

The light has begun to shine.

Good morning! The sun is not up yet, so I'll take some other photos first. Don't let me see you, sun, or there will be trouble.

Wow, there's fog! (If the timing is right, this place will turn into another beautiful sea of fog. That's what they say, haha.)

The view is stunning.

Let's pay respect to the Buddha. Amen.

Posing for a photo, I turned around and saw... Thongchai McIntyre!

You're awfully quiet.

Wait a minute. No matter which mountain you climb, there will be a sign indicating the height and number of steps, right? This place has it too.

Is that all? That's nothing.

Push-ups for show.

The sun has not yet risen, and the clouds are still blocking it. I'm so discouraged.
.....Let's not worry about it and continue watching the pictures.

This is a pagoda under construction below.

Of course it's beautiful.

The scenery around the mountain

I've been waiting for you for a long time, sun.

Looking down, it's like a toy, sir.

Here's the translation:

It's coming! It's about to appear!

Click! The sun was about to rise. It was the last image from the big camera. All the images on the card were gone. The memory card had an error. He was weak and didn't know what to do. He sat there, feeling depressed, dazed, and stressed. In the end, he decided to go down the mountain and didn't continue taking pictures. He wanted to go back to the university. Luckily, he was able to recover the files. Otherwise, this post wouldn't exist. His heart skipped a beat when he thought he wouldn't be able to recover the files.

The large camera was unusable (only one card was taken), but there was still an old Cyber-shot (but cool) that captured a few shots when I went down. I wasn't in the mood to take pictures at that time. These are the pictures I got.

The sentence translates to: "There is also the Goddess of Mercy Guanyin."

The trip has ended. I would like to thank the Triple Gem for helping me recover the image. Thank you to everyone who read it to the end. Thank you.

Please check out my other travel posts as well ^^
Escape the hustle and bustle and find serenity at "Khiriwong," the village with the best air quality in Thailand. http://pantip.com/topic/34149779
Escape the chaos and hop on a train to explore the charming city of Trang. http://pantip.com/topic/34087150
Backpack through Khao Lom Muak - Khao Chong Krachok for 2 days and 1 night on a budget. Let's groove! http://pantip.com/topic/34065031

I apologize for using informal language, which may have resulted in grammatical errors. My intention was solely to enhance the reading experience.

Sincerely,

The Author