At 8,415 feet (2,565 m) Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai Province is Thailand's highest point. It is part of the Inthanon Range of mountains which are an extension of the Himalayas. It is a popular destination from which to watch the sunrise above a sea of clouds. But you do need a bit of luck, otherwise the clouds are rolling in around you instead. The cloud-forest is dripping wet when the cloud base is low, as are the duckboards, which give a clue as to the regular micro-climate. 

Moss and ferns in the cloud-forest.

Left: The viewpoint that is usually on the TV news to show folks sitting on the barrier, looking down on a spellbinding blanket of clouds. Here it is actually in the clouds. Disappointing if you have just driven two hours before first light from Chiang Mai.

Above: Descending - keep your eyes on the road!