Biking to Phu Charoen waterfall near Mae Sot

First I want to introduce my new love. I ‘m separated from my IRON LADY she did a good job for me but I required something heavier and stronger than her. I bought myself a golden tiger girl, which is an Italian Thai cooperation.

The unknown “TIGER BOXER 250 Rs”. Many people looking down upon this bike, but I assure you this is a very reliable bike. It is a back to the basics bike with no whistles and bells. But Oh so beautiful, Its Italian exotic design makes this bike a real beauty. She’s far from lazy and not slow, the Italians never made slow bikes. Which results in a splendid road handling?

The Tiger engineers guaranteed me that the Tiger is a comfortable to ride on. Short or long distances are no longer a problem to cover. I should rather say the Tiger is a marathon bike, a sporty cruiser.

Riding her for 2 weeks now, I confirm what the engineers told me...Tiger engineers offered me the opportunity to design my own color scheme., which was a fine surprise for me. The result of my design you can see in the next picture. It’s only bike in Thailand of this kind, and its noticeable on the roads many Thai people greet me with their thumbs up.

The 250 cc engine has a high torque at low revs. It’s instantly noticeable at the moment you let out the clutch. Riding the swooping mountain roads to Mae Sot and Um Phang with my GOLDEN TIGER GIRL was a joyful ride. The 250 cc engine produces a pleasant roaring sound a few blips of the throttle and she starts roaring instantly. It’s not the bee in a pickle pot sound; therefore she’s called a tiger of coarse.

My trip from Suphanburi which is about 420 km took me about 7 hrs .I had a few coffee stops. Phu Charoen Waterfall and Um Phang were on my menu. I’ve been several times to Mae Sot city but there are not so many interesting places to visit. Except Phu charoen is a visit worth.

Pha Charoen waterfall also called "97-step Rom Klao" is located close to the headquarters and highway 1090. The 50 meters high waterfall consists of 97 ladder-shape steps or tiers. You can stopover all year round, during dry season and rainy season. In wintertime temperature can drop as low as 6 degree, which is very cold for Thai climate.

The second day I planned to visit Umphang about 130 Mae Sot. There is only one single mountain road to Um Phang, about 33 km away from Mae Sot is an even nicer unknown waterfall to visit. There is no information or roads sign available. I had to ask the name of the waterfall to some locals. They told me it’s “ Nam Tok Huai Tapu Hor” but I’m not sure if I spell it right. The water is falling down from the top of the mountain .The waterfall is really unseen there were no tourist there, reckon the high season in Thailand.no path or whatsoever to go to the summit of the mountain or waterfall. I was really enjoying the beauty and virginity of this waterfall .I listened for nearly one hour to her symphony, the most relaxing moment from my 2 days trip to Mae Sot.

Her beauty attracted me that much that I didn’t have times enough to go to Um Phang. The swooping mountain roads where a real enjoyment for my golden tiger girl. In this area you can spot the most exquisite teak Thai-Burmese style houses.

To conclude my article be always a responsible driver in Thailand, otherwise you can end up in trouble.

Story by Charlie No.