Tak is separated from her western neighbor, Myanmar, by the Moei River, which traverses nine otherprovinces in Thailand.Nature lovers will enjoy visiting Tak. The Tak province is called "The Dwelling of the Emerald Treasure"because of Tjung of Thung Yai Naresuan and Um Phang, which are considered to be the finest waterfalls in all of Thailand and possibly Asia.

The Thanon Thongchai Mountain Ridge divides the Tak province into two parts. The east consists of the Muang Tak, Ban Tak, Sam Mgao and Wang Chao districts. The western half is comprised of the Mae Sot, Mae Ramat, Tha Song Yang, Phop Phra and Um Phang Districts. Mae Spt os known as the heart of transportation and commerce of this province A round trip from Bangkok to Mae Sot is available eberyday.

Tak is not only a land of rich forests,but also the location of an ancient community dating back two thousand years.The discovberies of pottery and bronze tools are believed to be from the pre-historic period. Exploring the Tak Province provides you with a widow to the past.

Pha The Waterfall

Sin ce Lansang National Park is fertile with a variety of flora like tropical rain, evergreen, deciduous dipterocarps and mixed deciduous forests, it gives birth to powerful falls like this Pha The Waterfall.

From Sam Ngao you can go sightseeing at Phumiphon Dam or raft down the Mae Tuen River. When visiting Sam Ngao, you should be sure to take a day off to lounge around the Phumiphon Dam. Here, you can slip into a de4ep slumber or float through Mae Ping Lake toward Doi Tao for one hundred forty kilometers. Adventure lovers will find excitement rafting the Mae Tuen River.

Phumiphon Dam

The first reservoir in Thailand with the height of 154 meters, this Conctete Arch Gravity Dam is the largest dam in South East Asia. It is also ranked as the eighth largest dam in the world. It was built across the Ping River in the Sam Ngao District to produce electricity for the people in that region. In addition to its utility, the dam provides picturesque scenes of the rugged mountains and rivers. The upper section of the rugged mountaind and rivers. The upper section of the dam is accessible to visitors.

Mae Tuen Mae Tuen is originating in Omkoi green land, Chiang Mai Province, and then feeding through Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary before merging itself with Mae Ping Lake at Phumiphon Dam. The floating journey begins at Ban Mae Tuen. The route has provided great rewards for you: The Pha Dam Waterfall, The life style of hill tribe people and Wat Huai Phra Chao Archaelogical Site. The taking a rest at the compsite of Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Thilosu Waterfall has always been revered for its unique beauty. People from all over the world come to visit this site of one of the highest falls in all of Asia. During your trip you can raft down the Mae Klong River, go ashore at an authentic Daren Village and continue trekking to Doi Hua Mod. This path is winding and challenging, but well worth the effort.

By private car : Drive along Highway No, 1 (Phaonyothin Road).

This journey takes sic hours.

By bus : Buses leave Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (New Mochit StationX several times a day for Tak.

Cherd Chai co., Lid(Tel:0-2936-3210-3)

Than Chit Tour Co., Ltd. (Tel:0-2936-3210-3)

The Transport co., Ltd.(Tel:o-2936-3660-66

By plane : Air Andaman provides a round trip from Bangkok to Mae Sot and back to Bang kok, every day. Tel: 0-2229-9555.