{"id":17620,"date":"2023-06-22T13:04:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T13:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/?p=17620"},"modified":"2023-07-01T13:40:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T13:40:45","slug":"what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the top national parks in Thailand?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#Here_are_some_of_the_top_national_parks_in_Thailand\" >Here are some of the top national parks in Thailand:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#1_Khao_Yai_National_Park\" >1. Khao Yai National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#2_Doi_Inthanon_National_Park\" >2. Doi Inthanon National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#3_Erawan_National_Park\" >3. Erawan National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#4_Khao_Sok_National_Park\" >4. Khao Sok National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#5_Similan_Islands_National_Park\" >5. Similan Islands National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#6_Mu_Ko_Ang_Thong_National_Park\" >6. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/what-are-the-top-national-parks-in-thailand\/#7_Sai_Yok_National_Park\" >7. Sai Yok National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Copy-of-National-Parks-in-Italy-1-870x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Copy-of-National-Parks-in-Italy-1-870x400-1.png 870w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Copy-of-National-Parks-in-Italy-1-870x400-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Copy-of-National-Parks-in-Italy-1-870x400-1-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Copy-of-National-Parks-in-Italy-1-870x400-1-850x391.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thailand is home to numerous breathtaking national parks, each offering unique landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor experiences. Thailand is a nation with a number of amazing national parks. If you visit this diverse and beautiful country, the national parks in Thailand make for a good contrast to the more built-up areas that are close to most hotels and resorts. These parks give you a chance to see some of the country\u2019s unspoiled wilderness and wildlife. The following are some of the most incredible national parks in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_of_the_top_national_parks_in_Thailand\"><\/span>Here are some of the top national parks in Thailand:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Khao_Yai_National_Park\"><\/span>1. Khao Yai National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"17622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_1720645948-1-1-1024x683-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17622\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Khao Yai National Park, which is located in central Thailand, was created in 1962 as the first national park in Thailand. This park is in the Sankamphaeng Mountain Range, so it\u2019s a popular destination for hikers and mountain climbers. You will also find other landscapes such as grasslands and tropical forests. The park is also appealing to wildlife lovers. Some of the species you\u2019re likely to see here include gibbons, leopards, monkeys and elephants. Although now rare, it is even possible to spot a tiger. You can also find many waterfalls in the park, the largest being Haew Narok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Doi_Inthanon_National_Park\"><\/span>2. Doi Inthanon National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Doi-Inthanon-Wachirathan-Waterfall-01.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17623\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Doi Inthanon National Park, or as it is popularly called &#8216;The Roof of Thailand&#8217;, can be found in the Chiang Mai province of Thailand. It was named after King Inthawichayanon, one of the last kings of Chiang Mai, and his remains were placed in the park after his death. During his lifetime, he showed great concern for the forests in northern Thailand and wished to preserve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Erawan_National_Park\"><\/span>3. Erawan National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"17624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/erawan-falls-one-day-hiking-itinerary-main-image-op.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17624\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Erawan National Park lies in Western Thailand in the Tenasserim Hills, a long mountain chain in Southeast Asia. Erawan Falls, a seven-tiered waterfall, is the most popular attraction in the park. But this national park has many beautiful sights, such as emerald green pools, caves, limestone hills, plains, streams, and mixed-deciduous forests. The available activities include nature walks, cave exploring, camping, and playing in the waterfalls. However, there is only one hiking trail in the park, and most will need to have a ranger accompany them. It may not be safe due to the natural wildlife and dense forest in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Khao_Sok_National_Park\"><\/span>4. Khao Sok National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour-850x567.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Asian-elephant-in-the-jungle-on-a-tour.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This national park, located in the Surat Thani Province, consists mainly of rainforest and jungle. It is, in fact, considered the rainiest spot in Thailand, which helps to support a wide diversity of plants and animals. In addition to hundreds of bird species, the park has wildcats, deer, tapirs, elephants and boar. You can also find one of the world\u2019s largest flowers here, the increasingly rare Rafflesia kerrii, which, in Thailand, lives only in Khao Sok. The dry season, between June and October, is the optimal time to visit. Between April and June is monsoon season, when flooding is common and many trails are slippery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Similan_Islands_National_Park\"><\/span>5. Similan Islands National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"17626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/d9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/d9.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/d9-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Similan Islands are an archipelago located off the coast of Phang Nga Province in Southern Thailand. The islands are in the Andaman Sea, and the best way to access them is by boat. However, this is not a park to visit if you prefer seclusion and quiet. Similan Islands National Park is the most overcrowded park in Thailand, with around 5,000 to 6,000 visitors a day during the open season (October to May). But the area is popular for a reason. It features amazingly clear waters, sandy beaches, rich marine life, huge rock formations, and dense tropical forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Mu_Ko_Ang_Thong_National_Park\"><\/span>6. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/a4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17627\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/a4.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.holidaylandmark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/a4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated in the Gulf of Thailand near Koh Samui, Mu Ko Ang Thong is an archipelago of 42 islands with towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and camping while admiring the park&#8217;s natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sai_Yok_National_Park\"><\/span>7. Sai Yok National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This National Park is present in the protected area of the Western Forest Complex in Thailand, which is near to its capital Bangkok. It is spread across 500-sq km with Tenasserim Hills (4,354-ft AMSL), and River Kwai flows through this park. The exotic Sai Yok Yai Lek waterfall is present inside this park. It is the best place to see caves, mountains, rivers, and forests in one place. You can find the WWII camping sites and an old railway bridge too. A day trip is enough to see the Sai Yok National Park attractions. It is the best place to explore nature, bird, and animal lovers. If you are lucky, you can see the below-mentioned birds and animals. It is very rare to see Kitti\u2019s hog-nosed bat, which is an extant one and the world\u2019s smallest mammal among the bird species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand is home to numerous breathtaking national parks, each offering unique landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor experiences. 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