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The beauty of the Srinakarin Dam, with just water and sky, is enough to bring happiness.
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Floating on the water, gazing up at the azure sky, fluffy clouds drift by, my mind is clear, my body sways with the gentle waves. Ah, this is it, this is true happiness.
This is not the first time we have visited the floating raft above the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi Province. We used to come here quite often several years ago, but it has been about four years since our last visit. What I want to say is that time changes everything, and everything changes with time...
The once familiar and personalized management system has been replaced with a standardized one. The platforms have been upgraded and appear more visually appealing. The sheer number of platforms has increased significantly compared to the past. The service has become more systematic and organized. While some aspects have improved, others have not been as well-received. However, considering the four-year absence, it is understandable that significant changes have been implemented. Ultimately, there will be those who approve and those who disapprove.
Let's hit the road! We drove out of Bangkok and headed towards Kanchanaburi. We stopped for lunch in Kanchanaburi and then continued driving towards Erawan Waterfall or Srinakarin Dam. To be precise, we headed to Tha Kradan Subdistrict, Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi Province. It took about an hour. The road from Kanchanaburi to the raft is a two-lane road, so you have to be careful and drive slowly. That's all for now. Let's go swimming!
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It was almost three in the afternoon when we finally reached the raft. We had stopped to buy food, fill up the car, drink water, pee, poop, and do everything else you can imagine. We had left Bangkok at seven in the morning, so it had been a long journey.
The text describes the experience of staying at a floating house on the reservoir behind the Srinagarind Dam. The author mentions that there are many different operators offering floating houses, with variations in price, size, and service. They choose not to disclose which operator they used, but encourage readers to research and find one that suits their preferences. The author also offers to provide recommendations to those interested in following their footsteps.
Not yet...
The long-tailed boat's engine pulled the raft away from the shore, the gentle afternoon sun and the breeze hitting both my face and body. I felt refreshed and energized, wanting to jump into the water. After about half an hour, we arrived at the raft's mooring point. The boatman steered the boat towards the shore. However, a problem arose. Our raft's mooring point was flanked by rafts from other groups on both sides. This was not ideal, as the sound from the speakers on both sides was directly hitting us. What should we do here?
The resort offers a variety of amenities, including karaoke, a private chef, and various other services. However, the individual prefers a quiet and secluded vacation experience, away from crowds and noise. They are not averse to people, but they fear that others may not like them as much as they like others.
Therefore, karaoke services are not accepted. Food is prepared and eaten by oneself. That is, I want to come and visit privately and don't want to meet anyone. Let's do it this way...
There are also boats selling feathers...
Returning to the point where we were about to tie the raft, the people who went with us looked at each other and understood each other's intentions. So they used the negotiation technique to say that we wanted to stop there, stop here. They talked and talked until the younger brother must have been dizzy. So he agreed to drag us to tie another place. With a warning message that "Today the wind is strong, brother. If you tie it there, the waves will be strong. I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep." Who cares...
Enjoy yourself...
The secluded location provided a truly private experience, with strong winds creating a swaying sensation throughout the night. Despite this, the overall enjoyment remained high, with participants having a consistently good time.
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Enjoy to the fullest...
In the evening, we jumped into the water and soaked ourselves. There was a service to pull small rafts for surfing, which was fun. We cooked and ate our own food. We had a lot of fun.
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The car is fast and exciting.
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A small but very delicious party.
A new day dawns, waking up to wash the sleep from your eyes, washing your face and brushing your teeth, making breakfast and lunch in one go, eating your fill and sleeping soundly, relaxing and waiting for the long-tailed boat to tow you back to shore. The joy and fun of staying on a floating raft is still as full as it was when I came here many years ago. This trip taught me that we can choose to be happy by negotiating...
See you next time.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:22 PM
