Phu Chee Fah

This stunning viewpoint has been long popular with Thai tourists, but remains little known amongst western travelers. On a clear morning, the views out and over a vast stretch of mist swathed Laos, are absolutely breathtaking. Set in a remote part of the Thai-Lao border in eastern Chiang Rai province, the view from the summit of 1,628m stretches over a vast stretch of Stainable province in Laos. The view is best at dawn on a clear day, when the valley below fills with mist November to February is considered the best time of the year to visit. There are a bunch of guesthouses and camping is also available, but the difficult part is getting here you really need your own transport either motorbike or car to reach Phu Chee Fah.

Phu Chee Fah can be approached from Wiang Kaen in the north or Thoeng in the south, with the latter being the more popular route taken.

If you choose to approach from Wiang Kaen, expect some stunning mountain scenery and some moderately challenging road conditions. Also, if you choose this route, the more northern viewpoint of Doi Patang is also worth visiting.

If travelling by motorcycle, you're best to do this route with others as if you have a problem with your bike you could be stranded for a long time -- very little traffic uses this road -- though it is about 95% sealed.

Santol (fruit)

The Santol is believed native to former Indochina and Peninsular Malaysia, and to have been introduced into India, Borneo, Indonesia, the Moluccas, Mauritius, and the Philippines where it has become naturalized. It is commonly cultivated throughout these regions and the fruits are seasonally abundant in the local markets.

There are two varieties of santol fruit, previously considered two different species, the yellow variety and the red. Both types have a skin that may be a thin peel to a thicker rind. It is edible and contains a milky juice. The pulp may be sweet or sour and contains inedible brown seeds.

Harvesting. (Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines). Photo by Bisaya Ka'day.

Gathering plucked ripe fruits at the foot of the tree. (Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines). Photo by Bisaya Baby

The fruit grows on a fast-growing tree that may reach 150 feet in height. It bears ribbed leaves and pink or yellow-green flowers about 1 centimeter long.

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Klong Sabat Chai

physical training in Thai Drum Dance

"Klong Sabatchai" meaning "Drum with Flipping and Dancing" is practiced before fighting a battle. The rhythm of the drum is designed to incite soldiers before getting out in the battle ; the drum is also played to demoralized the enemy.ln this nexus ,the drummers are accomplished in the art of music and dancing and they show off their skills with elbows, legs, heads and body movements. Drum is played in tune with the sound of cymbals merrily to give pleasure to listeners.