Rim Than Waterfall, Saraburi: Lunch by a Cool Stream in Muak Lek
Skip the beach this hot season and head to Rim Than Waterfall in Muak Lek, Saraburi, where you eat by the water and dip your feet in the cool stream, about two hours' drive from Bangkok.
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Rim Than Waterfall is in Muak Lek, Saraburi. You can sit and eat right beside the falls and get in the water, it is open daily and there is no entry fee. Signature dishes are grilled fish, fried sun-dried beef and Thai papaya salad with salted egg. It is about a two-hour drive from Bangkok.
Key takeaways
- Dine right beside the waterfall with a constant cool breeze
- Swimming allowed, with rubber rings available
- Try the grilled fish, fried sun-dried beef and papaya salad with salted egg
- Open daily with no entry fee
- About a two-hour drive from Bangkok
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Early in the year, when it is this hot, where do you go to cool off? The beach means getting tanned and spending several days, or maybe you have been to the sea too many times already. If you don't know where to go, we recommend Rim Than Waterfall in Saraburi: natural surroundings, a break from the heat and, best of all, easy to reach and not far from Bangkok.
If you are tired of the beach and want somewhere cool, quiet and natural, away from the rush, dust and smoke of daily life, come to Rim Than Waterfall. Soak up the shady nature and enjoy a relaxed meal by the falls. If you ever find yourself in Saraburi, or you are just looking for somewhere to go, give it a try: tasty food, a very chilled atmosphere and an easy trip.
What we ordered
Here is everything we ordered: grilled fish, Thai papaya salad with salted egg and fried sun-dried beef. These are the signature dishes everyone orders when they visit the waterfall. We didn't order a lot, but not because it is expensive; we just didn't want to over-order and leave food behind.
By the waterfall
This is the waterside area. There are spots to sit, eat and relax right by the falls, and you can get in the water too. The water is pleasantly cool, so bring a change of clothes if you plan to swim. The dining area is lovely, not hot, with a constant breeze. Once you sit down to eat, we promise you won't want to get up. If you bring kids who want to play in the water, keep an eye on them to stay safe.
Grilled fish
First up, grilled fish, practically the signature dish of any waterfall trip. When you are out in nature, you want something natural to match. The grilled fish here is very fresh, as if it came straight out of the stream. The one we ordered was big, and best of all, it is not expensive.
Fried sun-dried beef
The fried sun-dried beef comes out crispy and not chewy, just right. Eat it with sticky rice and it is delicious. The beef is well seasoned, so you don't even need the dipping sauce that comes with it. If you visit Rim Than Waterfall, don't forget to order it.
Thai papaya salad with salted egg
Finally, the dish you can't skip: Thai papaya salad with salted egg. It is spicy and zesty with plenty of salted egg, a favourite for many people, and the flavour here is excellent. If you love papaya salad, we bet you will be ordering a second plate.
After eating, relax by the water to let your meal settle, with a cool breeze and your feet in the cold stream. Rubber rings are available too if anyone wants to float in the cool water. Best of all, it is easy to get to, only about a two-hour drive from Bangkok. Nature lovers looking for a chilled day out shouldn't miss it.
Rim Than Waterfall details
- Location: Muak Lek subdistrict, Muak Lek district, Saraburi 18180
- Opening days: Open daily
- Entry: Free. You can eat here and swim in the water.
FAQ
Where is Rim Than Waterfall?
In Muak Lek subdistrict, Muak Lek district, Saraburi 18180, about a two-hour drive from Bangkok.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Entry is free, and you can eat there and get in the water.
When is it open?
It is open every day.
What should I eat there?
The large grilled fish, crispy fried sun-dried beef with sticky rice, and Thai papaya salad with salted egg.
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