Once a strategic military region between Thailand and Burma, Tak is now known for its bustling border markets, ethnic diversity, and natural beauty.
On traveling to Tak Province, expect to discover a place with long history, where natural wonders are magnificently enhanced by ethnic diversity. Historians believe the city of Tak had been built prior to the Sukhothai era and later served as the western frontier of the Kingdom. Tak was also associated with Thailand's former Great Kings, including King Ramkhamhaeng, King Naresuan, King Narai, and King Taksin, all of whom are thought to have assembled their armies in Tak. Tak is believed to have been the first district liberated from the Burmese Kingdom and that is why the seal of the province depicts King Naresuan the Great on the royal elephant, pouring sacred water on the ground. This is a symbolic representation of the declaration of the independence of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya during the war with Burma in 1584. Today, Tak is no longer a strategic military frontier between two great nations. It is however a trading gateway to Myanmar, particularly at Amphoe Mae Sot, where lots of economic activity takes place along the border. In addition, Tak is located at the nexus of three major highways that connect Thailand's western border north, south, and east to Chong Mek and eventually Laos.Apart from Tak's military and economic importance the province is also an environmental and cultural center with magnificent forests, spectacular waterfalls and caves, and fascinating hill tribes such as Karen, Lisu, Musoe (Lahu), Akha, Yao and Hmong.
Tak is a beautiful province almost entirely off the tourist map; consequently, visitors looking for true Thai hospitality and a peek at everyday Thai culture, unspoiled by the influences of mass tourism, are in for a real treat. While there are few tourist oriented sights and activities, this does not mean Tak is absent of attractions; in fact, Tak features spectacular natural attractions, including jungle covered mountains filled with exotic animal life, many hill tribe villages living traditional lifestyles, and opportunities to go white water rafting, play golf, or visit a gibbon rehabilitation center.
Ban Tak Petrified Wood Forest Park
Bantak Petrified Forest Park is the largest petrified wood in Asia. Khao Phra Bat Forest Park, or as known as Bantak Petrified Forest Park, is where the largest petrified wood in Asia was discover...
The Bhumibol Dam was constructed across the Ping River at Khao Kaew Sub-district, Sam Ngao District of Tak Province. Constructed in 1958 and completed in 1964 with the dam height of 154 m, crest l...
Loi Krathong is a nationwide tradition, performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, many provincial held this festival in different style. Many people around the world known Loi Krath...
Muser home stay at Baan Huai Plalot is one of a good attraction for backpackers this village is about 7 kilometers from the highway no.12 near the Muser local market in Tak province. The hilltribes ar...
Wat Doi Khoi Khao Kaeo and Wat Klang Suan Dokmai
Wat Doi Khoi Khao Kaeo and Wat Klang Suan Dokmai are located off the Bypass Jor. 3, Mae Tho subdistrict. It is only 250 meters away from the west bank of Mae Ping River. Historically speaking, the leg...
Wat Phra Boromthat, Ban Tak, Tak
the major attractive of this temple is the pagoda which is foreshortened from Shwedagon Pagoda of Myanmar locals and Buddhists around Thailand are respect in this pagoda. The area of Wat Phra Bo...