Escaping the heat in Pai River

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As temperatures begin to soar during the afternoons in MHS we have discovered where locals go on their weekends to cool off - Pai River. About only 5 km out of town raised above the river are several bamboo framed, leaf thatched huts. Small tables are within these huts for people to sit around and relax, eat or go swimming. Numerous restaurants are located along the river bank where you can order food and hire rubber tubes to float in the water.

Pai River is 180km in length and starts in the Thanon, Thongchai and Daen Lao mountains. It is located close to the Burma border and a common destination for white water rafting. The 3 MHS girls, joined by 3 Thai friends spent a relaxing afternoon in one of the huts along with many other locals trying to escape the heat. With MHS being surrounded by only mountains, it is this region’s equivalent to beach houses, except of course for there being no saltwater or sand!

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Photos

Young boys drinking whiskey on the table next to us
I am sure they are not over 18.