Thailand Nature & National Parks: Waterfalls, Wildlife & Wild Escapes

From misty mountain forests to limestone lakes and coral coasts, this category is your gateway to Thailand’s wild side. Explore in-depth guides to national parks and protected areas—when to go, how to get there, trail highlights, wildlife etiquette, permits, and family-friendly tips—plus nearby stays and low-impact ways to experience it all. Whether you’re chasing elephants at dawn in Khao Yai or kayaking emerald water in the south, start planning your next nature escape here.

Similan Islands National Marine Park: Best Dive Sites, How to Visit & Where to Stay

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Looking for Thailand’s clearest water and bucket-list dive sites? The Similan Islands (หมู่เกาะสิมิลัน, Mu Koh Similan) are a protected marine park of granite boulders, white-powder beaches, and reefs bursting with life. Think manta rays, whale sharks in season, and visibility that makes even snorkelers feel like divers. Best for: certified divers, snorkelers, photographers, and eco-minded … Read more

Khao Yai National Park Travel Guide: Waterfalls, Wildlife & An Easy Escape from Bangkok

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If Bangkok is all noise and neon, Khao Yai National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาใหญ่) is the reset button. Just a few hours from the capital, this vast highland forest delivers cool mornings, thundering waterfalls, and real chances to spot elephants, gibbons, hornbills, and deer. It forms part of the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex, a UNESCO World … Read more