The village E

The village E

The village E Cultural tourism is a folk community. A small village On the border of Thailand - Myanmar retains a quiet, safe and natural. And vernacular culture This is a fascinating city to experience the unspoilt natural area.

E-Village has been around 60-70 years ago occurred simultaneously. With a range that began to dig for ore in the region. The village name E comes from the word "village Nat T. Eng Tong," which "Nat" and translated as gods or angels "U" means home, "Tong" that mountain together and then translated to the village. On his angel Later, the sound becomes distorted. "The village E" to this day.

A small village These wells are in the middle of the village Water consumption from natural sources, markets and schools with no percent of convenience stores. Or any entertainment The old theater has been converted into a grocery store and restaurants are just a few things. Department stores such as Che Kitchen ends of the village, etc. E d. It offers accommodation for tourists Both the resort and homestay also has a tent in the courtyard of the helicopter in the village.

In addition, lifestyle, peace, simplicity and friendliness of the locals, E d. Cold weather all year round. A charming tourist attraction Another highlight of the village is said to be. To eat crab and shrimp fresh from the Andaman Sea. From Myanmar It's a village located just over an hour away from the Andaman Sea about 60 kilometers, or crab and shrimp sold in the market as it's fresh and cheap, about 200-220 baht per kilogram cooked if it falls about. 250-270 baht per kilo, so most tourists sought crabs eat.

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When about 70 years ago. Getting to the small village In the western forest area abutting the border of Myanmar, also seemed to take days. The roads through the forest. And the crooked path It was dubbed the "399 villages curve" when the government opened the mining Pilok. To mine the tungsten and tin, and some concessions to private companies into mining. E-making village of A village with more than 1,000 households have so many people bustling, lively exchange trading, entertainment, theater, cinema, casino and two theaters. For workers who came to work on the thousands of mines until the crisis ore price slump worldwide. Many mines gradually closed down. Workers immigrants to find work elsewhere. This village is a quiet village again.

The current village E A home of many nations The people of Thailand are ethnic Karen Burmese cultural diversity. But Buddhism is the heart and soul alike. The mining village temple Pilok. A place where the locals do activities together in holy days. You can pay homage to the pagoda relics brought from Sri Lanka. Through Burma Since the mining

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- In the village, there's a lifestyle path. There are signs for a walk each point.

- To contact a local guide Contact Adult TINNAKORN Tel. 034-546-661

The journey to the mine Pilok. The village E

Use the yellow minibus written beside the car that Thongphaphum - the fare is 70 baht per event.

- Out of the market, Thong Pha Phum at 10:30. (The ride Bks. 999 from Bangkok - Three Pagodas Pass. Trip up 5.00 hrs.).

- From the village to the EP. There are two flights is at about 6.30 am. And 7:30.

By car

Kanchanaburi - Thong Pha Phum district 146 kilometers.

From the Thong Pha Phum district - Pilok mine about 70 kilometers.

- From Main Street downtown Kanchanaburi. Burr intersection rapids Turn left to Sai Yok - Thong Pha Phum (No. 323), the route will continue into 3272 with the Thong Pha Phum district. Running through the district (The district is on the right) along the dam reservoir to approximately 30 kilometers to the intersection farmhouse - Pilok. Turn left to the Pilok. From here, it is a path winding up the hill. Motorists should proceed with caution

- Running approximately 13 kilometers Thong Pha Phum at the entrance waterfall journeymen bell. Elephant Hill Mine Somsak this path to the end of the village on the EP. (Pilok old mines across the market, E d) all of the park. Some of the damaged road surface. A downhill And several hairpin bends. Although some have curved glass. But for safety should use caution while driving. Such as low-speed manual transmission, do not overtake on a curve.