Pilok Village: An Intriguing Remote Area in Kanchanaburi

When you are looking to explore Kanchanaburi, visiting some of the area’s off-the-beaten-path locations is what makes the region so much fun. 

The remote villages of Pilok and the stunning Vajiralongkorn Dam offer an interesting option for travelers looking to explore.

Pilok is a sub-district in Thong Pha Phum, located in Kanchanaburi, surrounded by the stunning jungle terrain of Thong Pha Phum National Park.

We must say, you'll see something different exploring Pilok Villages on your next visit here.

 Fun Fact!

Pilok Village is surrounded by the Thong Pha Phum National Park, which offers some of the best views and is a dream site for hikers. This place offers peace and tranquility to its visitors due to its remote location.

399 Curves to Ride

Halfway, you will reach a beautiful vantage point where you can relax. 

Nern Sao Thong Viewpoint 

The Myanmar Border Patrol and Station are at the Nern Sao Thong Viewpoint.

We must definitely say! It's a must-see place if you are in this area.

So, take the time and enjoy the stunning view over the mountain range in Myanmar. 

Ban I Tong

The main village in the Pilok Region is Ban-I-Tong (aka Baan E-Tong), a remote village that sits directly on the border of Thailand and Myanmar. The national park makes up most of the sub-district and is a real spectacle for nature lovers.

One of the most exciting aspects of the Pilok Village is that it was a thriving tin and tungsten-mining region in the 1940s. But mining ceased in the area when the tin markets crashed in the mid-1980s. The once-bustling village became a bit desolate.

In recent years, the village has enjoyed a boom somewhat with the arrival of Western tourists looking to explore off-the-map places.

Ban-I-Tong is one of the most popular villages in Pilok due to the rolling fog that sometimes cloaks the area. Along with the now-defunct Pilok mines, it's still open to tourists. If you want to enjoy some jaw-dropping elevated views overlooking the village and the Andaman Sea 50 km, the Neon Chang Suek Hill is over 1,000 meters above sea level.

Pilok Village and its surrounding areas are very intriguing if you want to visit somewhere remote in Kanchanaburi.

  Trivia!

Pilok Village has an area of 725 sq km, of which 95% is natural forest. 

Noen Chang Suek Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful views over Thailand and Myanmar, you get at Noen Chang Suek Viewpoint.

The road is in bad condition, and it takes time to go up.

However, the stunning view is worth it.

  Did You Know?

Pilok Village was once a bustling mining town where thousands of people worked in tin and tungsten mines until 1985 when the market crashed and the mines were abandoned. It had its airfield and two cinemas for the townspeople.

Map & More Information

Pilok Village in Kanchanaburi is the subdistrict of Thong Pha Phum district. Until 1985, it was a mining town where thousands of mineworkers lived. Thong Pha Phum National Park surrounds it and is becoming popular among tourists due to its remote and scenic location.