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Bhumibol Dam
Sam Ngao · about 60 km north
Huge hydroelectric dam with reservoir viewpoints.
Thailand · Western Thailand
Tak
A mountainous border province on the Ping River, gateway to Mae Sot, Umphang and some of Thailand’s wildest forests.
Thi Lo Su WaterfallMyanmar border town Mae SotBhumibol Dam
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Attractions
Thi Lo Su Waterfall
Umphang · remote, tours recommended
Thailand’s largest waterfall in the Umphang forests.
Attractions
Taksin Maharat National Park
Tak–Mae Sot road
Forest park with a giant krabak tree and waterfalls.
Attractions
Lan Sang National Park
About 20 km west
Easy waterfall trails near Tak town.
Culture
King Taksin Shrine
Tak town
Shrine and statue of King Taksin the Great.
Culture
Wat Phra Borommathat Ban Tak
Ban Tak · about 25 km north
Old temple with a golden chedi.
Shopping
Rim Moei Market
Mae Sot
Border market for gems, textiles and Burmese goods.
Attractions
Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge
Mae Sot
Border crossing over the Moei River.
Culture
Wat Thai Wattanaram
Mae Sot
Burmese-style temple with a reclining Buddha.
City life
Kittikachorn Suspension Bridge
Tak
Footbridge across the Ping River in town.
Transport
Tak Bus Terminal
Tak
Intercity buses to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Mae Sot.
Transport
Mae Sot Airport
Mae Sot
Small airport; check current flight services.
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Top 10 attractions in Tak
Thailand’s largest waterfall, deep in the Umphang forests; reached by long road and trail trips.
A huge hydroelectric dam with a vast reservoir and viewpoints north of Tak town.
Forest park on the Tak–Mae Sot road with a giant krabak tree and waterfalls.
Small park with easy waterfall trails close to Tak town.
The Moei River border crossing between Mae Sot and Myawaddy.
Busy border market for gems, textiles and Burmese goods.
Terraced waterfall north of Mae Sot that you can climb in low water.
Remote mountain forest with rafting, caves and Karen villages.
White footbridge across the Ping River in Tak town.
Multicultural border town with Thai, Burmese and Karen food and markets.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Tak
Shrine to King Taksin the Great, who once governed Tak; dress modestly.
Old riverside temple with a golden chedi in Ban Tak.
Burmese-style temple in Mae Sot with a large reclining Buddha.
Mae Sot temple with Shan and Burmese-style chedis.
Karen villages around Umphang; visit with a local guide and respect village customs.
Tak’s coconut-shell lamps floated down the Ping River in long lines at Loy Krathong.
Tea-leaf salad, curries and roti in Mae Sot’s markets and tea shops.
Wooden houses and temples along the river in Tak town.
Centuries of trade across the Moei River shape life in Mae Sot.
Roadside market of Hmong and Lisu villagers on the Tak–Mae Sot road.
Geography
Mountains & border
Tak runs along the Myanmar border, with the Ping River valley in the east and steep forested ranges toward Mae Sot and Umphang in the west.
Weather
Cool and dry from November to February, hot from March to May and rainy from May to October; Umphang roads can be difficult in the rains.
Culture & heritage
Border cultures
Thai, Burmese, Karen, Hmong and Lisu communities live side by side, and Tak honours King Taksin, who governed here before founding Thonburi.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and speak quietly. Ask before photographing people or ceremonies.
City life: bars & restaurants
Evenings
Tak town is quiet, with night markets and riverside restaurants; Mae Sot has more cafés and a lively market scene.
Food
Try Burmese tea-leaf salad, mohinga and roti in Mae Sot, and northern dishes along the Ping River.
To, from & around Tak
To & from Tak
Buses run from Bangkok (Mo Chit) to Tak in about 6–7 hours and on to Mae Sot. Mae Sot has a small airport with limited flights from Bangkok; check current services.
Getting around
Songthaews and minivans link Tak, Mae Sot and Umphang. For waterfalls and national parks, hire a driver or join a tour.