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EASTERN PROVINCES: - 6 to 11 July 2016

 Khao Yai National Park

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Locations/Landmarks Section: National Parks
Name Ref. Area or District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Khao Yai National Park 16C/D Hin Tung, Nakhon Nayok Google Map 6 & 11 July 2016 400 a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO covering more than 2,000 square kilometers of forest and grassland in central Thailand (M,5,1d)
Thaplan National Park 16C Na Di District, Prachinburi Province Google Map 9 July 2016 check located in the Sankamphaeng Range in Prachinburi, Nakhon Ratchasima Provinces, Thailand....established as a national park on 23 December 1981, it was the country's 40th national park (M,4,1d)

Locations/Landmarks Section: Natural Attractions
Name Ref. Description Area or District/Province Location Date visited Price (baht) Rating/Comment
Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam 16C Reservoir and Dam Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 6 July 2016 free lovely location.....completed in 2005, the largest and longest roller compacted concrete (RCC) dam in the world. (M,4,1h)
Nakhon Nayok River 16C River Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 6 July 2016 check for rafting originates in the Khao Yai National park and passes through three districts of Nakhon Nayok Province.....ideal location for rafting (M,4,30m++)
Sarika Waterfall 16C Waterfall Sarika District, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 6 July 2016 200 a beautiful 9 level waterfall but unfortunately not free for foreigners (M,3,??)
Wang Takhrai Waterfall 16C Waterfall Sarika District, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 6 July 2016 check a resort, campsite and a botanical garden set in 600 acres beautifully landscaped (M,4,??)
Nang Rong Waterfall 16C Waterfall Hin Tung District, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 6 July 2016 200 + 50 for a car multi-tiered waterfall will pool for bathing and accommodation (M,3,1d)
Wang Bon Reservoir 16C Reservoir and Dam Pak Phli District, Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 6 July free peaceful spot to just relax watching butterflies (M,4,1h+)
Bang Pakong River 16C River Nakhon Nayok Province Google Map 7 July free flows from the confluence of the Nakhon Nayok River and Prachinburi Rivers at Pak Nam Yothaka in Ban Sang District, Prachinburi Province and empties into the Gulf of Thailand (E,3,??)
Pha Kep Ta Wan 16D Viewpoint Na Di District, Prachinburi Province Google Map 10 July free peaceful forest location with wonderful cliff views (M,4,1h+)
Mister Mushroom 16D Farm Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Google Map 10 July free to browse producer of organic mushrooms and a wide selection of derived products (M,4,1h+)
Rong Kua Cafe 16D Farm Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Google Map 10 July free to browse producer of Robusta coffee products directly from the farm.....coffee shop on site with lake views serving freshly brewed coffee (M,4,1h+)
Khao Phaeng Ma 16D Forest Park with viewpoint Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Google Map 11 July free popular forest park and viewpoint overlooking a grazing area for Eurasian Guar (M,4,1h+)
Lam Phra Phloeng 1 16D Reservoir and Dam Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Google Map 11 July free dam constructed in 1963 part of the Mun River catchment area (M,4,1h+)
Flora Park 16D Floral Park and Festival Site Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Google Map 11 July 150 site of Flora Park Festival (M,4,1h+)