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Umphang
Go for 2 nights if you want to see Thi Lo Su waterfall and the surrounding forest; skip if you have less than 3 days in the region.
Umphang is a small village in Tak Province, about 165 km south of Mae Sot, reachable by a twisting mountain road that takes about 5 hours. Its main draw is Thi Lo Su waterfall, one of Thailand's largest, inside the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary. The area is remote and undeveloped, best for travellers who want nature and are comfortable with rough roads and basic accommodation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, Thi Lo Su closed)
- Airport
- MAQ
- Nights
- 2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
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- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Umphang191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Umphang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyUmphang is safe but remote.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1155 tourist police · 1669 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAQ Mae Sot Airport (About 5 hours by road from Umphang; flights from Bangkok (DMK) with Air Asia and Nok Air.).
- Getting aroundWalking in the village; for Thi Lo Su you need a 4WD or join a tour from Umphang.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿400 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAQ Mae Sot Airport (About 5 hours by road from Umphang; flights from Bangkok (DMK) with Air Asia and Nok Air.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Umphang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking in the village; for Thi Lo Su you need a 4WD or join a tour from Umphang. The sanctuary road is rough and often impassable in wet weather.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thi Lo Su waterfall
goDoor to door: About 3 hours including walking
4WD from Umphang village, about 1 hour
Open Nov–mid-May only; entry fee to sanctuary applies.
Mae Sot
cautionDoor to door: About 5 hours
Car or minibus via the mountain road, about 5 hours
Long drive; better as a transfer day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Umphang village
Guesthouses and basic hotels near the main road; most tours to Thi Lo Su depart from here.
Near Thi Lo Su
A few raft houses and campsites inside the sanctuary; book ahead in high season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,500 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,500–3,000 (≈ US$50–95) excl. bed
- High
- ฿3,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × ฿800 | ฿1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ฿1,500 | ฿6,000 |
| Thi Lo Su entry fee (sanctuary + waterfall)2 × ฿400 · check | ฿800 |
| 4WD transfer to Thi Lo Su (round trip)1 × ฿1,500 · check | ฿1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿990 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,723 per person per day, bed included | ฿10,890≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and transport to Umphang excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant | ฿50–150 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Bottle of water | ฿10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Guide for Thi Lo Su (per group)check | ฿500–1,000 (≈ US$16–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Thi Lo Su waterfall is open only from November to mid-May; check exact dates each year.
- The road from Mae Sot is winding and can be slow; allow 5 hours for the 165 km (103 mi) drive.The road from Mae Sot is winding and can be slow; allow 5 hours for the 103 mi (165 km) drive.
- No ATMs in Umphang; bring enough cash from Mae Sot or Tak.
- Mobile signal is patchy; download offline maps before you arrive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Tourist police
- 1155
- Ambulance
- 1669
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Emergency
- Police191
- Tourist police1155
- Ambulance1669
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mae Sot → Umphang by minibus: about ฿300–500 (≈ US$10–16), 5 hours (check)
- Umphang → Thi Lo Su by 4WD: about ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) per group round trip (check)
Say or show
- สวัสดี — Hello (sawatdee)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khob khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (tao rai)
- น้ำตกอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the waterfall? (nam tok yoo tee nai)
No embassy in Umphang; nearest consulates in Chiang Mai or Bangkok.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Umphang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, Thi Lo Su closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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