Word: umphang
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...Local people believe Umphang is where heaven and earth meet," added Chai. And indeed I thought I was quite possibly nearing nirvana, lulled by the mellifluous babble of water over timeworn boulders and the warm kiss of the sun through river mist. Damselflies in lurid shades of aqua and puce hovered lazily beside us. Kingfishers flashed amid copious vines and sprawling creepers. Tiny, white beaches?perfect and inviting? nestled under fluttering carpets of white and yellow butterflies. Scenes like this demanded another superlative: there surely was no more tranquil spot on earth. Farther downstream, though, the Mae Klong flexes...
...left the river before the white water fireworks began, at Tha Sai, and set off on foot for Thi Lor Su. Two days later, I was back in sleepy Umphang, suitably sated by superlatives...
POLICE CUSTODY "Look at that view," marvels Sombat Panarong. We're at his Umphang Hill Resort, tel: (66-55) 5610630, peering at the river in the late afternoon mist. "This was something worth fighting for," he says, taking a deep swig of his Scotch and ice. The police captain turned hotelier knows a thing or two about fighting?his previous career was spent battling communist guerrillas who once roved the hills fomenting revolution. His stories lend color to a stay at this cheap and cheerful resort, with its 54 bracingly basic rooms. "Some people say there are still guerrillas...
...FOAM PARTY Umphang offers some hairy, scary stretches of white water for those who like their natural beauty with a side dish of adrenaline. On this informative site, Thai rafting specialists pass on tips so that you can get the most from your aquatic adventure...
...ROOM SERVICE This site won't win any awards for design or funky graphics, but it's probably the most complete list around for the various accommodations available in Umphang district and Tak province...