"Just an hour away from my home" Top 5 Page for this destination Ban Khao Yai by Wann

Ban Khao Yai Travel Guide: 108 reviews and 293 photos

on the cliff, top of Haew Suwat Waterfall

Khao Yai - The oldest National Park of Thailand

Khao Yai which means big mountain, The national park has been being famous for a long time. Many visitors there each year as it's easy to reach, just 3 hours drive away from Bangkok. The national park covers the area of 4 provinces; Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachenburi, Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi, with total area of 2,168 square kilometers.

There are many range of trails in different kind of destinations. If you've been there, you will encouter a variety of landscapes, vegetation, and wildlife. There's some beautiful waterfalls.
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The area

road in Khao Yai National Park

It's easy to get around the area by driving, it 's very convenience. there're good roads, many routes all around Khao Yai National Park.

Some attractions can reach by car, such as Haew Suwat Waterfall but some places need to reach by foot only.

There are some kinds of accommodations within the area. You can rent a house or camping at campsite areas. There's also a lot range of accommodations front of the national park.

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I usually drive from my hometown Nakhon Ratchasima

at campsite

Just an hour away from my home. I used to go there in different seasons, in my opionion the best time to visit is in Rainy (June-October), all area are green and a lot water at waterfalls make them look more beautiful even its hard to walk.

In winter its best time for Thais as we want to feel the cold on the top of mountains so you will found a crowd almost everywhere, at campsites, at waterfalls or on many walking trails.
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Pros and Cons

Pros:orginal
Cons:too many people in winter

Last visit to Ban Khao Yai: Dec 2006
Intro Updated Sep 29, 2007
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Reviews (17)

Phu Hin Suay Resort Hotels (5)

I stayed here with my work group. This place is far from Khaoyai National Park around 10 min drive. The area is... more travel advice

By the highway Shopping (1)

No one comes to Khao Yai for shopping I think but when I come to the national park many times and drive pass this huge... more travel advice

The Greenery Resort , the entrance - Ban Khao Yai

Another Place in Front of Khao Yai Hotels (5)

I stayed there few days. It was in a dry season so everywhere look dry like desert, sepecially the big mountain in the... more travel advice

Luxury In Front Of Khao Yai Hotels (5)

When I woke up in the morining, view of Khao Yai just about in front of my balcony. The area inside the resort was... more travel advice

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volopolo Feb 1, 2008 at 7:13 AM Report Abuse

Nice photo! My next trip is again Thailand! Your hometown!
Jim_Eliason Mar 28, 2007 at 6:10 PM Report Abuse

Another great page, Wann. You have the most extensive collection of Thai pages!
roamer61 May 4, 2006 at 5:52 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages. Would like to visit when I eventually get to Thailand.
umashanker Oct 16, 2005 at 10:38 PM Report Abuse

It seems Thai people has maintain the bounty of nature in a beautifull manner.Must be more beautifull than pics.
wcph Aug 20, 2005 at 8:56 PM Report Abuse

Another wonderful page! Looks like a beautiful place to visit.
herzog63 Jul 1, 2005 at 3:48 PM Report Abuse

I also enjoyed my visit to Khao Yai!! I would love to return during the rainy season to fully enjoy the many Waterfalls!!
Gitanes Apr 26, 2005 at 11:38 AM Report Abuse

Love this pics and this place, lonelyness and quietness... thanks for sharing
kyoub Feb 3, 2005 at 5:13 AM Report Abuse

We enjoyed spending a few days in Ban Khao Yai also. You are right, it does get much more crowded on week-ends.
AlbuqRay Dec 26, 2004 at 2:52 PM Report Abuse

Wann, I enjoyed Khao Yai too. Got to spend a couple of days there one time; however, it was the dry season and not much water was coming over the waterfalls. Thanks for bringing back some good memories.