Thailand is full of beautiful nature around the country. Here are 15 national parks from mountains, beaches to waterfalls that you should not miss.
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Let’s go relax in the beautiful nature. Breathe in some fresh air, feel the cool breeze, and jump into the crystal clear water. These are some of the many national parks around Thailand that are reserved that await for you to visit. We would like to invite you to go out to cleanse your lungs and recharge your spirits.
15 National Parks in Thailand that should visit are
- Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai
- Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani
- Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei
- Namtok Phlio National Park, Chanthaburi
- Mu Ko Chang National Park, Trat
- Mu Ko Similan National park, Phang Nga
- Mu Ko Surin National Park, Phang Nga
- Sa Nang Manora Forest Park, Phang Nga
- Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park, Kanchanaburi
- Thong Pha Phum National Park, Kanchanaburi
- Pranburi Forest Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi
- Phu Pha Man National Park, Khon Kaen
- Laem Son National Park, Ranong
These national parks are well reserved and taken care of. If the Covid-19 situation is better, would you like to come out and see nature together? We hope that you enjoy the beautiful nature and help us preserve them.
- Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei
One of the most popular natural parks in Thailand with various types of plants, wildlife, cliffs, grasslands, streams and waterfalls.
On the top of Phu Kradueng, the weather is cool all year round. There are also other attractions in the park as well, such as ‘Pha Nok An’ which is a small stone courtyard with a prominent pine tree on the edge of the cliff and ‘Pha Lom Sak’ which is a viewpoint to watch the beautiful sunset.
Location : Phu Kradueng National Park, Si Than Sub-district, Phu Kradueng District, Loei
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/uZNxyWaGGSX2nkjh9
Contact number : 042-810-833
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , LOEI OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu)
Location : District Office (Old building) Charoenrat Road, Tambon Kut Pong, Amphoe Mueang, Loei 42000
Tel : +66 4281 2812, +66 4281 1405
Email : tatloei@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/loei
- Laem Son National Park, Ranong
‘Laem Son National Park’ is a beautiful sea destination. The best time to visit is in the summer. There are many tourist attractions such as ‘Bang Ben Beach’ which is a beach with soft sand and shady natural pine forests. ‘Laem Son Beach’ is a white sandy beach and, most importantly, it’s another destination for bird watching.
But if you want to see beautiful pine trees on the beach, you must visit ‘Hin Thung Beach’. It is a large beach shady with pine trees, followed by ‘Koh Kam’ with an almost circular bay. It is a beautiful island with white sand beaches all around the island.
In addition, Laem Son National Park also has lodges and restaurants for tourists as well.
Location : Laem Son National Park, Kapur District, Ranong
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/6yb9PDemPLnFwfGCA
Contact number : 077-861-431
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, CHUMPHON OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Chumphon, Ranong)
Location : 111/11-12 Taweesinka Road, Tambon Thatapao, Amphoe Muang, Chumphon 86000
Tel : +66 7750 2775-6, +66 7750 1831
Email : tatchumphon@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/chumphon
- Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
‘Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park’ is another natural place where you can experience nature in 360 degrees. There are hills, nature trails, sandy beaches, seas and wildlife, and there are also camping spots.
The light is very beautiful if you come in the evening when the sun is setting or in the morning when the sun is rising above the horizon. Most of the area jutting into the sea are steep stretching cliffs. There are complex scattered rocks. Its coastal area offers beautiful scenery.
Location : Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/uxNB5zit6PuErEYn8
Contact number : 081-378-0026
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN OFFICE
Location : 39/9 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Hua-Hin, Amphoe Hua-Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110
Tel : +66 3251 3885, +66 3251 3854, +66 3251 3871
Email : tatprachuap@tat.or.th
- Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai
‘Doi Inthanon National Park’ is the number 1 national park in Chiang Mai because it is the highest mountain in Thailand.
On your way to the top of Doi Inthanon there are many
attractions along both sides of the road including the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, Viewpoint km. 41, Wachirathan Waterfall, Mae Klang Waterfall, Ban Mae Klang Luang. It is cold all year round.
Location : Doi Inthanon National Park, Ban Luang Sub-district, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/1GmQSYv3NP7ZhF5RA
Contact number : 053-286-729
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, CHIANG MAI OFFICE
Location : 105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Tambon Watgate, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : +66 5324 8604-5
Email : tatchmai@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/chiangmai
- Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani
This is a natural park with rich forests. There are variety of wildlife and beautiful nature. There is a history of more than 3,000 years for us to learn as well.
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The highlight of “Pha Taem” that you should not miss is watching the beautiful sunrise in the morning. Importantly, it is the point where you will see the first sunlight before anyone else in Thailand. The historical site here is the “Color painting” which is located at the bottom of Pha Taem, not far away from the viewpoint. It is a color painting created by humans a long time ago.
There are also other cool spots such as “Sao Chaliang”. It’s strangely shaped stone pillars are very popular for fashion photography. There is also the “Sang Chan Waterfall (Long Ru Waterfall)” where water will flow through a hole in the rock. You can watch the sunlight hit the river like the reflection of the moon.
Location : Pha Taem National Park, Huai Phai Sub-district, Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/9vsSNXxRhZWxm2s79
Contact number : 045-249-780
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , UBON RATCHATHANI OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Ubon Ratchathani, Amnat Charoen, Yasothon, Si Sa Ket)
Location : 264/1 Khuenthani Road, Amphoe Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000
Tel : +66 4524 3770, +66 4525 0714
Email : tatubon@tat.or.th
- Namtok Phlio National Park, Chanthaburi
Namtok Phlio National Park is another popular tourist destination well known for its waterfall. There is water flowing throughout the year which is the highlight of this national park.
In the fresh waterfalls and canals are many kinds of fish both big and small in size, especially the famous ‘Soro Brook Carp’. There is also a path to study nature, forest conditions and various plants as well.
Within the park, there are many other attractions such as Khlong Narai Waterfall, San basin, Srong basin, Trok Nong Waterfall, Makok Waterfall and Huai Tabo Reservoir. There is a viewpoint where you can see the complete forest in the national park, fruit orchards, rubber plantations and residential areas of villagers.
Location : Namtok Phlio National Park, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/r7vgM2omT3oRGsUu5
Contact number : 039-434-528
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, CHANTHABURI OFFICE
Location : 22/86 Mu. 7 Phinyasat Road, Tambon Chanthanimit, Amphoe Mueang ,Chanthaburi 22000
Tel : +66 3948 0220, 06 2595 1902
Email : tatchan@tat.or.th
- Mu Ko Chang National Park, Trat
There are 52 islands here in Trat, but the most famous one is ‘Koh Chang’ because of its beautiful coastline and very clear water. It is one of the popular tourist attractions of Mu Ko Chang National Park.
There are also other islands in the park such as Koh Klum, Koh Lao Ya Nai, Koh Ngam, Koh Mai Si Yai, Koh Wai, Koh Rang, etc.
Location : Mu Ko Chang National Park, Trat
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/iwpKSwCcS9mmta4k7
Contact number : 039-510-928
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , TRAT OFFICE
Location : 100 Mu.1 , Trat-Laem Ngob Road, Tambon Laem Ngob , Amphoe Laem Ngob, Trat 23120
Tel : +66 3959 7259-60
Email : tattrat@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/trat
- Similan Islands National Park, Phang Nga
Similan Islands is a small group of islands that has one of the most blue and clear water in Thailand. It is filled with colorful corals, a variety of fish and dolphins if you are lucky. The sands are very soft and white.
One of the highlights here is the ‘Sailing Rock’, the symbol of the Similan Islands National Park. It is like an important landmark that lets everyone know that you have visited the Similan Islands.
Location : Similan Islands National Park, Lam Kaen Sub-district, Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/ZK8nyboMF4oZgwP38
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, PHANGNGA
Location : 9/9 SiriRat Road, Tambon Thai Chang, Amphoe Mueang, Phangna 82000
Tel : +66 7641 3400-2
Email : tatphangnga@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/phangnga
- Mu Ko Surin National Park, Phang Nga
A beautiful island located near the Thai-Myanmar border. It consists of 5 important islands, namely Koh Surin Nuea, Koh Surin Tai, Koh Khai, Koh Klang and Koh Ree.
Those who like to snorkel, free dive or scuba imust come here once in a lifetime to experience the beautiful turquoise underwater world of Surin Islands that is abundant in coral reefs. It is one of Thailand’s premier dive sites.
The tourist season is open from 1November – 30 April of every year.
Location : Mu Ko Surin National Park, Koh Phra Thong Sub-district, Kuraburi District, Phang Nga
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/Up4sFm7TRzVYPbZNA
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, PHANGNGA
Location : 9/9 SiriRat Road, Tambon Thai Chang, Amphoe Mueang, Phangna 82000
Tel : +66 7641 3400-2
Email : tatphangnga@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/phangnga
- Sa Nang Manora National Park, Phang Nga
‘Sa Nang Manora National Park’ is a rainforest that is rich in various plants and trees. It is famous for ‘Sa Nang Manora Waterfall’ which is a basin that descends along the slope of the mountainside, where you can swim all year round.
There is a nature trail that is around 2 km long. You can visit the shell cave where the fossilized shells are embedded in the limestone. There is also a camping site for tourists as well.
Location : Sa Nang Manora National Park, Nop Pring Sub-district, Mueang District, Phang Nga
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/Grjg2YHtpZcargXX7
Contact number : 096-659-3539
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, PHANGNGA
Location : 9/9 SiriRat Road, Tambon Thai Chang, Amphoe Mueang, Phangna 82000
Tel : +66 7641 3400-2
Email : tatphangnga@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/phangnga
- Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park, Kanchanaburi
“Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park” is the most fertile place that includes waterfalls, cliffs and caves. The weather here is very good.
There are many activities to do here. Our recommended one is a short trekking route to see the beautiful wonders of nature, whether it is the Than Lot Noi Cave, Tri Trung Waterfall, or Than Lot Yai Cave. The distance of the round trip is about 5 kilometers which will take about 3-5 hours to walk.
In addition to the trekking route, there are also other activities such as hiking and studying nature for a long distance at Khao Kamphaeng. It is a raw trek for about 8 kilometers. You can pitch a tent on the top of the mountain for 2 days and 1 night. In this section, you must coordinate with the staff in advance for your safety.
Location : Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park, Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/BuaszxYifav9RARx5
Contact number : 095-619-8981
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, KANCHANABURI OFFICE
Location : 14 Saengchuto Road , Tambon Bannua, Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel : +66 3451 1200, +66 3451 2500
Email : tatkan@tat.or.th
- Thong Pha Phum National Park, Kanchanaburi
Here, the atmosphere is green and refreshing with tall trees and vegetation that cover the surrounding area. There is a viewpoint that can see beautiful views of the mountains and the Vajiralongkorn Dam. It is also famous for the Jok Kradin Waterfall.
The trip highlights are the 3 viewpoints: Noen Kuk Doi Viewpoint, Noen Chang Plai Viewpoint, and Noen Chang Suek Viewpoint. There is a balcony where you can see the views of the mountains.
There is a lovely and warm house called ‘Tree House’ to serve tourists as well.
Location : Thong Pha Phum National Park, Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/RJMLoGXUxuPE6tMd7
Contact number : 098-252-0359
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, KANCHANABURI OFFICE
Location : 14 Saengchuto Road , Tambon Bannua, Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel : +66 3451 1200, +66 3451 2500
Email : tatkan@tat.or.th
- Pranburi Forest Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
An eco-friendly tourist attraction that has a beautiful and peaceful beach with a path to study the nature for a distance of 1 kilometer. There is an elevated wooden bridge where you can closely observe and study about natural resources and mangrove ecosystems.
The fresh green views of the tree can help soothe and heal the body and let you relax.
Location : Pranburi Forest Park, Pranburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/bqhd32m7rTVuSqDbA
Contact number : 061-464-4951
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN OFFICE
Location : 39/9 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Hua-Hin, Amphoe Hua-Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77110
Tel : +66 3251 3885, +66 3251 3854, +66 3251 3871
Email : tatprachuap@tat.or.th
- Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi
The most famous attraction of this park is ‘Erawan Waterfall’, a 7-level connecting waterfall with beautiful emerald green water. The waterfall is surrounded tall green trees
The ultimate thing to do here is to dip your feet into the cooling fresh waterfall and watch the Soro Brook Carps swim in the pond. There is also a camping ground for anyone who wants to relax and chill.
Location : Erawan National Park, Si Sawat District, Kanchanaburi
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/MDTNL6oHZyvX9BWr5
Contact number : 034-574-222
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND, KANCHANABURI OFFICE
Location : 14 Saengchuto Road , Tambon Bannua, Amphoe Mueang, Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel : +66 3451 1200, +66 3451 2500
Email : tatkan@tat.or.th
- Phu Pha Man National Park, Khon Kaen
This national park has a very refreshing nature with fresh water flowing through it. The highlight here is the steep limestone mountains that look like a long rectangle and a giant curtain which is known as ‘Phu Pha Man’
You can rent a tent to stay overnight at the cost of only 225 Baht per tent. There is also a house which costs around 300-400 Baht per night.
Location : Phu Pha Man National Park, Chum Phae District, Khon Kaen
Coordinate : https://goo.gl/maps/4x5X6npZ91n7PxNUA
Contact number : 043-001-753
For more information please contact : TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND , KHON KAEN OFFICE
(Area of Responsibility : Khon Kaen, Roi Et, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham)
Location : 277/20-21 Klang Mueang Road, Amphoe Mueang , Khon Kaen 40000
Tel : +66 4322 7714-5
Email : tatkhkn@tat.or.th
Website : http://www.tourismthailand.org/khonkaen
