The first light at Pha Mo E Daeng, the border of Preah Vihear Temple.

Located on the Thai-Cambodian border, it is a red rock cliff with a panoramic view as far as the eye can see.

No entrance fee...only thick sea fog.

The road leading to Preah Vihear Temple is breathtakingly beautiful, prompting us to stop and capture its splendor with our cameras.

Proceed to southern Laos via the Chong Mek-Ubon Ratchathani checkpoint.

Individuals without a passport can apply for a temporary one at a cost of 220 baht for a round trip, valid for one day.

Vehicles can be driven across the border (if a vehicle passport has been issued, the owner and driver must be the same person, and the vehicle must not be under finance).

Or take a chartered car on the Lao side.

Take a 10 baht tuk-tuk to the entrance of the border checkpoint.

We are traveling with 5 people, so renting a car is the most convenient option. The total cost is 2500 baht for 5 people, which is 500 baht per person for transportation.

The price will be the same regardless of the number of people. The more people there are, the more you can share the cost.

You can exchange money in Laos at a rate of approximately 1 Thai Baht to 498 Lao Kip.

"Let's stop for gas quickly. The driver mentioned that gas is much more expensive on this side. It would be more economical to cross over and fill up in Ubon."

Amazon coffee in Laos is more expensive than in Thailand.

The first stop was Tad Gneuang Waterfall (น้ำตกตาดเยือน). I didn't expect much, but it was truly spectacular.

Due to the rainy season, the waterfall is much stronger than in the photos, with a thick mist of water spray.

Friends, you should protect your photographic equipment. If it's not waterproof, I don't think it will survive.

This trip, we brought our waterproof Gopro and PanaGX8 cameras.

Soaked from the start, it will be soggy throughout the trip without a change of clothes.

Continue to Tad Fane Waterfall, which has an entrance fee of 20 Thai baht.

The most thrilling activity is ziplining on 5 lines around the mountain, priced at 1200 Thai Baht per person.

Exhausted and weary...

Upon arrival, complimentary tea and coffee are available. The shop is located on the left-hand side as you exit the waterfall.

Feeling hungry, we stopped by a roadside eatery for a local meal of papaya salad, spicy soup, minced meat salad, raw minced meat salad, and Vietnamese noodle soup.

The price is comparable to that in our country, but the portions are much larger (I forgot to take a picture).

Continue to Pha Suam Waterfall

Traveling far to enjoy ice cream in Pattaya.

On the way back, there were fruits sold all along the way. My friend wanted to eat Lao longan, so we stopped the car and bought 2 kilograms.

Hmm, I wouldn't recommend buying this. The rambutan is unripe. You can only suck on it, and the flesh doesn't come off the seed.

The feeling is like eating a mangosteen that you suck and then spit out. 555+

"Mangosteen! Durian! I've been helping sell for a long time, but the vendor won't lower the price."

The durian here is unique in that it is grown in a way that eliminates the need for harvesting. When the fruit ripens, it naturally falls from the tree, eliminating the need for manual labor.

They wait for the durians to ripen and fall naturally before collecting them for sale. As a result, the durians at this shop are all plump and soft, with an intense aroma that needs no description.

I'm back! Seeing Thai signs always warms my heart.

The return path is not far from the Mac Channel. There is a Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao Temple that you must visit at night. The highlight here is the glowing floor. It's quite crowded.

Worth a visit for its beauty.

The next morning.

The original plan was to visit Kaeng Chom Dao and Sam Phan Bok, but when we arrived, the Mekong River was higher than ever this year.

The water has already flooded. The boatman suggested that you come during the hot season... Hmm, did you come at the wrong time?

A heart shattered into a million pieces… but the destination will heal and mend you, I believe so.

Continuing on, the pavilion has only two pillars, but when viewed from different angles, it presents a unique and wondrous beauty.

To capture stunning photos, a touch of adventurousness is often required.

As a journalist translator, I can provide you with the following translation:

Driving along, I originally intended to visit the waterfall that plunges into a sinkhole. However, I stumbled upon a stunning waterfall along the way, reminiscent of the enchanting Sam Phan Bok.

Unseen Thailand: Reaching the Waterfall of the Hole, also known as the Waterfall of Moonlight.

Others might only encounter one hole, but during the rainy season like Mint, two holes are guaranteed, with frequent bonuses.

Enjoy a relaxing meal with a beautiful view of the Mekong River.

Full and satisfied, we continued our journey to Pha Taem National Park in Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani Province.

The walls are adorned with numerous prehistoric paintings.