Tee Lor Su Waterfall

Um Phang Wildlife Sanctuary, Um Phang District, Tak Province
October 2017 #Rainy Season

5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Thi Lo Su Waterfall

1. In the Karen language, "Thi" means water, "Lo" means waterfall, and "Su" means black. Therefore, Thi Lo Su translates to "Black Waterfall."
2. It is the 6th largest waterfall in Asia.
3. Worldofwaterfalls.com ranks it as the 2nd most beautiful and largest waterfall among the 10 best waterfalls in Asia.
4. The journey involves a challenging route with 1219 curves, followed by a boat and car ride.
5. Only your determination can lead you to this magnificent waterfall.

Private van for 7 people

Departed Bangkok at 9:30 PM and arrived in Mae Sot District at 6:00 AM, taking 9 hours.

Upon arrival at Mae Sot Bus Terminal, you can take a shared taxi to Umphang District (it is recommended to use local transportation for safety reasons, as they are familiar with the route). The journey takes approximately 4 hours and covers 1,219 curves.

Our first tour departs at 7:30 AM and costs 130 baht per person.

The view is beautiful all the way.

Pick up people along the way as well. Go all the way, brother. If it's not enough, the second floor is fine.

The songthaew driver (named Korn) kept asking along the way, "Do you need to use the restroom?"

The following is a translation of the provided text from Thai to English, adhering to the specified guidelines:

It is advisable not to engage in extensive conversations with him, as you might not be able to keep up. He is known for his abundance of jokes and his cheerful demeanor. However, there are whispers that he may be more cunning than he appears. If you are curious about the extent of his depth, you could try observing him while he is wearing a white striped shirt.

The car was stopped by a drunk person on the side of the road who wanted to join them. Ikhorn got out to deal with the situation, but was told not to go because they were driving fast.

You'll definitely miss the bus. I'll have to take responsibility... haha. I love his honesty.

The car's tightness is about this much........... _ _!

Two young children stand in the sun, eagerly awaiting their older brother's return home.

#Encounters with kindness along the way

After approximately 1.30 hours, there was another rest stop with restrooms available.

The driver nonchalantly cooked and ate his own rice, oblivious to the passengers' stares.

When will I see you, P'Korn?

The eggs are all grilled and expensive... Can we go now, brother?

A Karen steamed bun can heal your heart.

A short walk will lead you to the Ban Umphing Refugee Center.

And then the horror struck... our gang... after eating for half an hour.

The scene then cuts to the friends on the opposite side, where the sound of laughter and tears welling up in their eyes can be heard.

Don't give your friend a leaky bag to hold. You just handed them the bag without even looking at them. Haha.

May both sides of the road heal everything, please...

Four hours later, P'Korn dropped me off at my destination.

We have already arranged transportation for your return trip tomorrow.

Mr. Korn is kind. Usually 2000 baht, but for girls, it's reduced to 1800 baht.

(Contact number for the second row: 085-606-1764)

Arrived at Suk Sathit Camp

To reach the wildlife sanctuary by rubber boat and car, enter through the village of Follville.

Stop by Camp Suksatheera for a meal.

(Camp Suk Sathit Phone Numbers: 081-811-1166, 081-218-5323)

Bellies full, we hopped on the resort shuttle to pick up fresh ingredients for tonight's dinner.

All boats must dock at Baan Tha Sai pier.

The boat ride takes 2 hours.

The green-shirted rower is named P'Mak, and the blue-shirted rower is named P'Sunday.

Oh wow, it's so chill, so beautiful, so comfortable. It's so good, friends.

The mist hung heavy in the air, clinging to the rocky outcrops and swirling through the bamboo and deciduous forests. The scene was breathtakingly beautiful, a tapestry of nature that demanded to be witnessed firsthand.

The natural scenery along the way will be seen.

Pha Bong, Tee Lor Jor Waterfall, Rainbow Waterfall, Hot Springs, Kaeng Takoh Big, Pha Phueng, Pha Lueat

The sentence is empty. There is nothing to translate.

Just sat down for a moment, the seat is so soft... whoever made it must be skinny 555+

Don't just focus on the water and forget the sky.

What animal does this rock resemble?

We are halfway there.

The hot spring is located at the top of a bamboo forest, where there are small hot spring pools for soaking your feet.

A shop offers hot lemon tea with refreshing water.

Cross this short bamboo bridge and you will find the hot spring.

Oops, embarrassed... Someone secretly took a picture of me, I didn't even realize it.

The following is a translation of the provided text from Thai to English:

Time to stop… paddling for another hour, we will reach Pha Luek.

Embark and continue the journey...พี่มาก

Interfering in matters that do not concern oneself.

We have arrived at the Blood Cliff. It is now 3 pm.

Continue driving for approximately 11 kilometers to reach Folleville.

Before departing, each participant paid 100 baht for a boat trip.

Entertaining, good singing, and constant jokes.

The rain poured relentlessly for nearly five minutes straight.

The winding and treacherous path, if your insides don't churn, you haven't truly arrived.

It has now been 2 hours since we arrived at the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary. It is currently 6 pm.

Our goal is the waterfall, which we will continue to tomorrow.

I've finally arrived at my accommodation. I'm so hungry...

Preparing a meal for this occasion, we have:

- Fried egg, canned fish salad, stir-fried instant noodles, marinated pork, boiled sausage,

Another joy of traveling is the opportunity to cook your own meals.

All set, time to perform.

After dinner, everyone went their separate ways to shower and sleep…as for washing the dishes, let the men handle it, okay?

Zzz....Croak

At 5:30 am, we embarked on a 2-kilometer trek to Tee Lor Su Waterfall.

One kilometer to go, with plenty to see along the way to keep you entertained.

The trail features small waterfalls, offering scenic spots for a refreshing break.

It has arrived. It is massive, tall, and beautiful. Its size is so great that it seems to reach the heavens.

Even without the sun, its beauty is still visible... truly amazing.

During the rainy season, around October, the water turns a cocoa-like color.

To experience even bluer water, visit during November or later.

However, the entrance's charm offers a distinct ambiance.

If you walk to the right of the waterfall, you will find another equally beautiful waterfall cascading down from above.

And then it was time to go home... I can't believe it took 17 hours to travel in total.

The real fun lies in the journey leading to the waterfall, even if it only takes an hour to see it.

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

I would like my friends to come and try it.

The return journey was still fun, with shaking and jolting, but not as intense as the outbound trip.

The seniors walked and explored the path, looking like a boy band, so cool.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Suksathian Camp, I called Brother Korn, who drives a songthaew, and asked him to find a restaurant where I could enjoy a delicious papaya salad.

Within 10 minutes, my brother delivered a delicious papaya salad from Doi Som Tam. The papaya salad was truly exceptional.

The prices were very reasonable. We ordered a total of 5 plates of papaya salad, 2 plates of waterfall pork, 1 cup of spicy soup, 1 plate of sweet liver, a generous portion of sticky rice for 20 baht, 2 plates of rice noodles, 4 more plates of white rice, and a large Coke. Amazingly, the total bill came to only 450 baht.

The food was so delicious that I couldn't resist eating it all before I remembered to take a picture for review... As you can see, I didn't even realize it until it was all gone!

It is now 12:30 p.m. We are leaving Umphang and heading back to Mae Sot District.

Cows have never disappeared from this road.

Down at the speed of light, P'Korn's version... took 3 and a half hours. There's another space round. #The same kid

4:00 PM sharp, as agreed with the van driver, to return to Bangkok.

Despite the controversy, she continued to walk around the Rim Mae Market.

Located at the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, you can cross over to buy goods.

When it comes to speed, think of P'Korn 555+

We have arrived! The market is only 4 kilometers away from the bus terminal.

The price is relatively affordable. The atmosphere in the evening is pleasant.

Market closes at 6 pm. Drive back to Bangkok.

Arriving in Bangkok at 2 am, I felt like I had just donated blood. I had no energy, dark circles under my eyes, unwashed hair, and hadn't showered.

How can someone be so messy?

Expense Summary

• Van rental from Bangkok to Mae Sot: 10,000 THB / 7 people = 1,428 THB per person
• Shared taxi fare: 130 THB per person one way, 1,800 THB / 7 people = 257 THB per person round trip
• Lunch: 375 THB / 7 people = 53 THB per person
• Rubber boat + speedboat round trip: 5,000 THB / 7 people = 714 THB per person
• Park entrance fee: 20 THB per person
• Car entrance fee: 50 THB / 7 people = 7 THB per person
• Food + fresh ingredients + alcoholic beverages: 1,525 THB / 7 people = 217 THB per person
• Sunday lunch (Som Tam): 450 THB / 7 people = 64 THB per person
• Tips for boat crew (2 people): 100 THB each + tip for speedboat driver: 100 THB = 300 THB / 7 people = 42 THB per person

Total expenses for the trip: 2,932 THB

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Analogy:

This long and continuous journey is like a runner preparing to run 1,000 meters. Just like the runner focuses on reaching the finish line, we too must focus on completing this journey, even though it may seem long and tiring.

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