I Visited NAN for the FIRST TIME

Would you lay in the road for a picture at the famous 3? Kind of regret not doing it now! 😭

That monk did a better job flying that drone than we ever could!

Another awesome video with some yummy food! I love mangoes! 🥭

Amazingly gorge

Such a beautiful area and loved seeing the dogs. Safe travels continued for you both 😊

It looks stunning, hope you're having a great time! Also loving the food and souvenirs!

What a pretty area, nice that it isn’t too packed with tourists. I hope the salt products are good that you bought!

That dinner is the famous Moo Kata, literally pork wok. It is an adaptation from Korean version. It's a favorite dish for campers in Thailand's cool season from December to January. Practically, all camping facilities provide Moo Kata meal in the evening. It's heaven eating this dish when the temperature drops below 10 degree! Here is my take on Thai beer history:

Singha beer in brown bottle was introduced/produced into Thailand about 100 years ago using German recipe by King Rama VI court official Pirompakdi family ancestor. It was highly appreciated by both Thai and expat drinkers. Even though other local brand was introduced one after another but could not shake Singha's dominance and died away until Thai Beverages, the largest and most dominant liquor producer (mostly rum and white spirit) in Thailand, decided to partner with Carlberg to produce Carlberg brand locally to compete with Singha. It also resulted in a failure to challenge Singha. Both sides gradually drifted apart and Carlberg was eventually no longer produced locally. Before the final breakup, Thai Beverages introduced Chang (Elephant) beer in green bottle, which was much cheaper to gain market share from Singha. It was successful in a few years after heavy promotion and discounted price, and became No.1 seller. This was the reason that Carlberg decided to quit the Thai market as it seemed its Thai partner did not care to promote Carlberg anymore after Chang beer was successfully introduced. Singha did not give in and introduced Leo in brown bottle at the same price of Chang and it instantly became a success as well. Now, Chang and Leo are neck and neck, dominating local Thai beer market. Owners of Chang/rum/white spirit and Singha/Leo are Thai billionaires.

Note: Alcohol sale is banned on religious holidays and the evening prior to general election day and the election day itself. On a regular day, alcohol sale is available from 11.00-14.00 and 17.00-24.00 at 7-11 and mini/super stores, Lotus or Big C. However, this is Thailand and you can always buy your favorite beer/liquor at a small convenient store in your village at all hours (if the store opens). Some shops stay open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday in some villages. Don't know why the police ignore those small shops selling alcohol at all hours. BTW, Chang/Leo in 325 ml can costs 36-40 baht at neighboring village stores, 39-40 baht at 7-11. At 7-11 during non-sale hours, a screen is pulled down in front of beer refrigerator cabinet, and pulled up to show various beer offerings during sale hours.

That is my kind of camping 😍 I actually saw a travel show on Thai TV last year of the area you visited with all the salt it looks really pretty there but yeah… smoky season is here 🥲 I don't think it's as bad a last year … yet anyway … but hopefully it won't affect us too much and you can still have a good time although it's definitely getting hotter 🥵

Seems peaceful there

Salt from the river? 🤔 I didn't know rivers could be salty, thought it was just seas?? 😂