Introducing Tak
Tak is not particularly interesting, but it’s a good point from which to visit the Lan Sang and Taksin Maharat National Parks to the west or Kheuan Phumiphon to the north. It’s also the best place to get up-to-date information about Mae Sot, Um Phang and border activity. Occasionally travellers find themselves stuck here for a night. Luckily there are a couple decent places to stay.
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Although most of Tak exhibits nondescript, cement-block architecture, the southern section of the city harbours a few old teak homes. Residents are proud of the suspension bridge (for motorcycles, pedicabs, bicycles and pedestrians only) over Mae Nam Ping, which flows quite broadly here even in the dry season.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Mae Sot to Nan
by wanderingstraycat 30 January 2011
could try Mae Sot > Tak > Sukhothai > Phrae > Nan, think it will involve just one change of vehicle if you are lucky with timings & can…
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RE: Overnight Bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Sot
by Captain_Bob 22 June 2010
Without having the schedule in front of me I can say "probably not". It's a 5-hour bus ride on busy "highway" with only the last bit after…
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Getting to Mae Sot
by rajulkabir 16 February 2010
I need to get to Mae Sot next week but I am really not into the idea of a 6-hour bus ride (or 5-hour self drive) from Chiang Mai, or longer…
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