Tat Ton National Park

Tat Ton National Park located on Phu Lan ka Mountain range in Phu Lan Ka conservation forest. The park has total area of 217.18 km2. It was designated to be National Park on the 31st December 1980 as the 23rd national park of Thailand. This area is a part of Lum Pa Tao river source and flow to meet Shee River of which utilize Esarn People.
Geographical Features
It is on Phu Lanka Mountains. Most of the land is on the highland and surrounded by mountains. In the central is lowland. There are three peaks: Phu Kaset, Phu Dee, and Phu Youk. Each peak is the water sources as well as Dtan-dta-nod Waterfall. The river is flowing though Muang District, Chaiyapoom.
Weather Condition
There are three kinds of weather as the following: Summer – between February-May, the weather is very hot. Most of tourists prefer to go to the waterfall. Rainy – between June – September, Dtad-Ton waterfall is very beautiful during this time. Winter – between October-January, the average weather is about 13c
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
The Park consists of dipterocarp forest and dry evergreen forest, important flora are Shorea Obtusa, Shorea Siamensis, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Dipterocarpus obtusifollus, Semecarpus and Pterocarpus macrocarpus. Wildlife are found here e.g. barking deer, wild pig, mangoose, siamese hare, squirrel, shrew, red junglefowl and birds.

Location and Journey

Tat Ton National Park P.O.Box 22, Muang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum, Thailand 36000 Tel. : 0 4485 3293, 0 4485 3333 Fax : 0 4485 3333 Head's name : Noppadol Nachin Position : Forestry Officer, Senior Level

By Car

Start from town of Chaiyaphum (The highway 1 from Bangkok turn left at Saraburi Province to Amphur Pakchong . Then turn left to the highway 201 to Chaiyaphum). Tat Ton National Park's Headquarters located on Naa Fai Sub-district, Amphur Muang , Chaiyaphum Province. Get the highway 2051 (Chaiyaphum-Tat Ton) to the end at Tat Ton Waterfall.

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Sai Thong National Park

Lacated on Pung Huei Mountain range consist of Na Yang Gluk Conservation Forest and conservation preparing forest. Sai Thong National Park was designated on the 30th December 1992, with total area of 319 km2. The Park located in Amphur Nong Bua Rawae, Thep Satit, Pakdee Chumpon and Nong Bua Daeng, Chaiyaphum Province.
Geographical Features
It is the head water of Lum Huai Prong Khun Pet, Lum Huai Chiang Ta, Lum Huai Yae, Lum Huai Yang, Lum Nam Jao-field of Shee River.
Weather Condition
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
consist of dry evergreen forest, dipterocarp forest and mixed deciduous forest

Pa Hin Ngam National Park

Initially, Lan Hin Ngam was known by local villager. However, in 1985 (B.E. 2528), when Thep Sathit District Officer and Thep Sathit District Forest Officer surveyed and discovered of natural rock garden, which was very beautiful. They thought it should be conserved for tourism and recreation. Therefore, they presented document to the Royal Forest Department in order to set a national park. On the 10th October 1986 (B.E. 2529) this area was declared as Pa Hin Ngam Forest Park, with the area of 10km2. In 1993 (B.E. 2536), the Royal Forest Department surveyed the area near by and found that 80km2 of surrounding forest is still fertilizing. Therefore, due to its fertile forest and fascinating features, this Forest Park was designated a national park on the 19th September 1994 (B.E. 2537).
Geographical Features
The area consists of mountain range which has mountains, such as Pung Haui Mountain, about 200-800 meters above sea level. In geology class, the area divides into Phupan Rock, Prawihan Rock and Phu Kradaung Rock which are the rock, about 180-230 million years ago, of Jurassic and Triassic era. Also, the area is the source of water of She River’s area and Sonthi River which empty into Parsak River.
Weather Condition
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
The forest is semi-evergreen forest mixed with deciduous forest. The main plants are Siamese sal, ingyin, Burmese ebony, Lithocarpus collettii A. Camus, Payom (a kind of Dipterocarpaceae), pride of India, San (a kind of Dilleniaceae) etc. Animals found are barking deer, wild boar, hare, pangolin, porcupine, bamboo rat, palm civet, squirrel, monkey etc.

Location and Journey

Pa Hin Ngam National Park P.O.Box 2, Thep Satid Post, Thep Sathit, Chaiyaphum, Thailand 36230 Tel. : 0 4489 0105 Fax : 0 4489 0105 Head's name : Charok Parnmanee Position : Forestry Officer, Senior Level

By Car

If we want to go Pa Hin Ngam first, use the highway 1, pass Saraburi Province to Phu Kaem T-intersection. Take a left turn to Lum Narai highway (road number 21), then turn left and along the highway 205 (Lum Narai-Lum Sonti-Thep Sathit-Nong Bua Kok-Nakorn Ratchasima) for 48km., turn left to highway 2354 for 15km then turn left for 14km to Pa Hin Ngam National Park' s Headquarter.

Accommodations

Booking can be arranged through in this website or telephone booking at +66 2562 0760. Reservation can be made 60 days in advance. Payment at Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, needs to be done within 2 days after the reservation is being made. Foreign clients who perform online accommodation booking from outside Thailand must transfer the accommodation fee (except bank service charge) to Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand, account number 039-6-02816-0. It is important to e-mail The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to np_income@dnp.go.th with the following information : 1) Booking Code. 2) Name of booking person as shown in the booking information. and 3) Name of National Park that has been booked. more

Zone	Zone Name	Zone Detail
Zone 1	Hin Ngam 101-104	Bungalow, Headquarters area
Zone 2	Hin Ngam 921	Youth Hoste, Headquarters area, near Hin Ngam Rocks, 1.5 km from Zone 1

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Meeting Room

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Zone	Service Name	Guests/ Unit	Price (baht)	Facility	Reserve
Zone 1	1. Hin Ngam 011 - Meeting Room 1 (09.00 - 12.00 pm)	30	300	meeting room (fan) less than 30 people, amphifier, microphone, table, chair
Zone 1	2. Hin Ngam 011 - Meeting Room 1 (18.00 - 21.00 pm)	30	300	meeting room (fan) less than 30 people, amphifier, microphone, table, chair
Zone 1	3. Hin Ngam 011 - Meeting Room 1 (13.00 - 16.00 pm)	30	300	meeting room (fan) less than 30 people, amphifier, microphone, table, chair

Zone	Zone Name	Zone Detail
Zone 1	Hin Ngam 011 - Meeting Room 1	Meeting Room, Headquarters area, Visitor Center

Beautiful Nature

Khao Panom Dom

Activities : Nature trail study View

Kra Jeaw Field Kra Jeaw or curcuma is local annual plant, which found normally from Lan Hin Ngam to Sud Paen Din Viewpoint. (About 1km.) The viola pink curcuma will bloom at the beginning of rainy-from June to August.

Activities : flowers admiring Camping

Lan Hin Hor

Activities : Cave/Geological Touring

Lan Hin Ngam or The Hin Ngam Area the strange shape rocks in the area of 0.016km2. The fascinated rock garden located in the west of the headquarter and can access by car.

Activities : Cave/Geological Touring

Pornpatan Waterfall

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Sud Paen Din Viewpoint is steep cliff at the peak of Pung Hoei Mountain, which is formed by the rising of the earth face. The plain is connecting zone between the centrality and Esarn region, therefore, it is called 'Sud Paen Din'. At this point, about 2km. from the Park Headquarters, we can see panoramically of Pung Hoei Mountain and conservative forest of Sub Lung Ka Wildlife Sanctuary.

Activities : View

Thep Pana Waterfall

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Facilities

Men's restroom There are toilets for men.

Women's restroom There are toilets for women.

Camping site Campground is available for visitors.

Parking National Park provides parking lot for visitors.

Food services Restaurant is available in the Park.

Visitor center Visitor Center is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Pa Hin Ngam National Park P.O.Box 2, Thep Satid Post Amphur Thep Sathit Chaiyaphum Thailand 36230 Tel. 0 4489 0105 Fax 0 4489 0105 E-mail hinngam07_np@yahoo.com

Phu Laenkha National Park

Phu Lan Ka National Park, in Huy Ton Sub-district, Muang District, Phu Lan Ka Sub-district, Kewa District, Kud Chum Sang Sub-district, Kumuang Sub-district, Nong Bua Dang District, Ban Diua Sub-district, None Kok Sub-district, Sra Phon Tong Sub-District, Kaset Somboon District, Chaiyaphum Province, is productive forest and habitat of many kinds of animal. There are many unique and beautiful places for examples Hin Ngam Chan Dang Forest, Natural Arch Rock, Orchid Cliff, Tard Hin Dard Waterfall, Tard Tone Waterfall, Pra Cave, Keng Cliff and Pair Cliff. The area has convenient way to visit and is about 200.5squares kilometers or 125,312.5 Rai.
Geographical Features
Most of this conserved forest is in the mountain ranges such as Phu Lan Ka, Phu Kiew and Phu Khum Noi. The area consists of complicated mountains and plateaus approximately 200 to 725 meters above sea level. There are mountain peak 669 meters high in northwest part and Phu Lan Ka Mountain, the highest peak 725 meters, in northeast part. The south area is sloping plain about 200 to 500 meters above sea level. The north part is very-slope area, most of it is cliffs.
Weather Condition
The weather in this area is three seasons; summer from February to May; rainy season from March to September; and winter from October to January.
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
There area consists of productive forest such as deciduous forest, semi-evergreen forest, mixed forest and grass field. The valuable trees are Siamese sal, ingyin, Hiang (a kind of Dipterocarpaceae), Burmese ebony, Tabag (a kind of Lagerstroemia), eng, ironwood, rosewood, rauwolfia, black plum, Payom (a kind of Dipterocarpaceae), Krabog (a kind of Ixonanthaceae), Malabar ironwood, rattan, many kinds of orchid, grass and herb. Animals found are hare, monkey, wild boar, ground dwelling squirrel, flying squirrel, noisy rat, mongoose, palm civet, and many kinds of bird, snake, fish and insect.

Location and Journey

Phu Laenkha National Park Huai Tron Sub-district, Muang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum, Thailand 36000 Tel. : 0 4481 0902-3 Head's name : Montree Kumnertlom Position : Forestry Technical Officer, Professional Level

By Car

From Bangkok, use national road number 1 to Pathun Thani Province, Ayudhaya Province and Saraburi Province approximately 170 kilometers. Then use national road number 2 to Muag Lek District, Pak Chong District to Si Kiew District approximately 85 kilometers. After that use national road number 201 to Dan Khun Tode District, Jatturas District, Chaiyaphum Province approximately 120 kilometers. Sum of the distances are about 312 kilometers. After get to the destination, traveler can also travel by public roads in the area.

Accommodations

Booking can be arranged through in this website or telephone booking at +66 2562 0760. Reservation can be made 60 days in advance. Payment at Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, needs to be done within 2 days after the reservation is being made. Foreign clients who perform online accommodation booking from outside Thailand must transfer the accommodation fee (except bank service charge) to Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited, Thailand, account number 039-6-02816-0. It is important to e-mail The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to np_income@dnp.go.th with the following information : 1) Booking Code. 2) Name of booking person as shown in the booking information. and 3) Name of National Park that has been booked. more

Zone	Zone Name	Zone Detail
Zone 1	Phu Laenkha 101	Bungalow, Headquarters area

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Meeting Room

Historical

Millitary Area The area was used to be the military area using for attacking and expelling terrorist. All of the area is military base and locating area of battle equipment.

Activities : Historical Sight Seeing

Beautiful Nature

Chon Pun Lum Waterfall

Activities : Waterfall Traveling

Hin Ngan Chun Dang Forest There are many beautiful and wonderful-shape rocks and big boulders which some have been occupied by red sandalwood. That is the unique thing of this area.

Activities : View

Hin Prasart Forest View Point There is a big rock, the unique thing in this area, looks like Prasart (a castle). The area is also a good place for traveler to enjoy seeing scenery.

Activities : View

Hin Rong Kla View Point It is a large plain of rock, its surface scratches and has many deep holes so that that makes some are the high and erected cliffs 700-800 meters above sea level.

Activities : View

Keng Cliff The high and unique cliff which has big rock jut out off the cliff is the good area for traveler enjoying scenery.

Activities : View

Khao Khad Causing by sinking and bending up of Pung Heay and Lan Kha Mountain Range, and the She River is running through, so that make this area be the place for traveler to enjoy natural scenery.

Activities : View

Krang San

Activities : View

Mor Hin Krow

Activities : Cave/Geological Touring View

Natural Arch Rock Different from Hin Ngam Chan Dang Forest because there is a big boulder which its shape looks like Arch.

Activities : View

Orchid Cliff They are high cliffs cascading and lying next to each other. A number of rare orchids are growing all over the cliff.

Activities : View

Pair Cliff The big cliff, caused by bending up and sinking down of rock, has layers of rock which consist of unique rock in different color and strange feature.

Activities : View

Pan Thong Waterfall

Activities : Waterfall Traveling

Phu Kee

Activities : View

Pra Cave In Pra Cave, caused by the bending up of rock and erosion by water, local people searched and found antique such as Buddha images, remains of antique, and many valuable things, so that makes it has been the legend told ever since. Many kinds of animal also inhabit in the Cave.

Activities : Cave/Geological Touring

She River She River is a river running through Mountain Range. The unique thing in this area are She River herself and Mountain Range.

Activities : View

Sra Kaew Pond There are three natural ponds next to each other and has wild waterlily in the ponds. It is a legend told that local people found footprints of Buddha in the ponds so that is believed by local people a holy place and Buddha place.

Activities : View

Tard Hin Dard Waterfall The waterfall causes by Huai Hin Dard, a stream which is the source of water.

Activities : Waterfall Traveling

Tard Tone Noi Waterfall The waterfall, caused by many big and small streams running from Phu Kaset Mountain Range, has water all year round.

Activities : Waterfall Traveling

Thep Bhucha View Point The area is a small plain near, and named after, Thep Bhucha House of Monks. It is, about 700-800 meters above sea level, a view point for exploring natural scenery.

Activities : View

Thung Dok Krajiew in Hin Ngam Thung Klong Chang Forest This area has a great number of Krajiew (Curcuma parviflora Wall) in deciduous forest. Krajiew is also scattering all over Hin Ngam Thung Klong Chang Forest which has a big boulder look like an elephant.

Activities : View

Facilities

Men's restroom There are toilets for men.

Women's restroom There are toilets for women.

Camping site This national park is still in establishing process, so there are no bungalows, tents, and a restaurant available. Please bring your own tents and food.

Parking National Park provides parking lot for visitors.

Phu Laenkha National Park Huai Tron Sub-district Amphur Muang Chaiyaphum Chaiyaphum Thailand 36000 Tel. 0 4481 0902-3 E-mail reserve@dnp.go.th