Thailand National Parks Closed Periods
- The Thailand Government National Parks Department closes many National Parks during the wet season for the safty of tourists and below is their published list of closed dates and the closed areas. This list can vary and readers are advised to make prior enquiries, particularly in the wet season.
- '' In the rainy season, the weather can change quicky. Fog and low clouds tend to hang low over the landscape. Cliffs may collapse under their own weight after the soil which underlies the sandstone cap is eroded by heavy rain. Heavy rains can also cause flash floods in the streams which run down the mountain and in the sea of Thailand always have big waves and windy. Thus, the national park will be closed for visitors safety.
National Park |
Close's Date (every year) |
Close's Area |
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North | ||
Khun Chae | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Doi Langka and Doi Mod |
Khun Sthan | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | La-ong Cave and Pha Daeng Waterfall |
Khun Nan | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Wha River |
Khlong Tron | 1 Sep - 31 Oct | Khlong Tron Waterfall |
Pha Daeng | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Doi Khom Fa, Huai Hok Waterfall and Pa Tong Waterfall |
Doi Phu Kha | 1 May - 30 Sep | Pha Kong Cave, Pha Daeng Cave, Susan Hoi, Yot Doi Phu Wae and Wang Peang Waterfall |
Doi Wiang Pha | 1 Jul - 31 Oct | Yot Doi Wiang Pha Nature Trail |
Doi Luang | 1 Sep - 31 Oct | Wang Kaew Waterfall, Phu Kang Waterfall and Jumpha Thong Waterfall |
Doi Phahompok | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Yot Doi Phahompok |
Mae Wong | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Khao Mokoju, Mae Kra Sa Waterfall and Mae Rewa Waterfall |
Mae Yom | 1 May - 31 Oct | Kaeng Sua Teng |
Wiang Kosai | 1 Jul - 31 Oct | Mae Koeng Luang Waterfall |
Si Lanna | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Mon Hin Lai Waterfall |
Huai Nam Dang | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Campground 1-5 at Headquarters area, Nam Mae Taeng Rafting Trail, Doi Chang Nature Trail and Silver Orchids Nature Trail |
Ob Khan | 1 May - 31 Aug | Campground |
Central/East/west | ||
Kaeng Krachan | 1 Aug - 31 Oct | Ban Krang Camp and Panoen Thung |
Khao Sip Ha Chan | 1 Jun - 31 Aug | Madueku Campground, Khao Loi Viewpoint and E-kak Waterfall |
Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet | 1 May - 31 Aug | Ko Kudee Campground |
Khuean Srinagarindra | 1 May - 31 Oct | Pha Sawan Waterfall |
Northeast | ||
Khao Yai | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Khao Samor Phun |
Phu Kradueng | 1 Jun - 30 Sep | Phu Kradueng Peak |
Pha Taem | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Pha Dong Na Time |
South | ||
Khao Sok | 1 May - 31 Oct | Rafflesia Kerrii Meijer Nature Trail (Km.111) |
1 Jun - 14 Dec | Sip Et Chan Waterfall , Bang Lab Nam Waterfall , Tang Nam, Ton Kloi Waterfall , Tharn Sawan Waterfall, Nam Ta-lu Cave, Si Ru Cave and Khang Cow Cave | |
Khao Pu-Khao Ya | 9 Nov - 15 Dec | Reang Thong Waterfall, Nan Pliew Waterfall, Nan Sawan Waterfall and Thara Warin Waterfall |
Tai Rom Yen | 15 Aug - 15 Dec | Dard Fa Waterfall, Mueang Thuat Waterfall, Sam Ha Chet Waterfall, Phet Phanom Wat Waterfall and Khao Nong - San Yen Trekking Trail |
Khlong Phanom | 1 May - 31 Oct | Rafflesia Kerrii Meijer Nature Trail |
1 Oct - 31 Dec | Cheang Loun Bambo Nature Trail, Khao Wong Cave, Khao Wong Waterfall, Ton Yai Waterfall, Ton Sai Waterfall and Khlong Panom - Ban Bencha Nature trail | |
Kaeng Krung | 1 Oct - 31 Dec | Klong Yan Nature Trail and Bang Cham - Headquarters Nature Trail |
Than Sadet - Ko Pha-ngan | 1 Oct - 23 Dec | Than Sadet Waterfall |
Khao Phanom Bencha | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Yot Khao Phanom Bencha |
Khao Luang | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Yot Khao Luang |
Tarutao | 16 May - 15 Nov | Mu Ko Adang-Rawi |
Than Bok Khorani | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Mu Ko Hong |
Namtok Yong | 1 Jul - 30 Nov | Yot Khao Mhen Nature Trail |
Mu Ko Phayam | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Kai Tao Bay, Ko Chang |
Mu Ko Phetra | 1 May - 31 Oct | Ko Lidi |
Mu Ko Lanta | 16 May - 15 Nov | Mu Ko Rok Nok-Nai and Hin Moung-Hin Deang Rock |
1 Jul - 30 Nov | Ko Ha | |
Mu Ko Similan | 16 May - 15 Nov | Whole park |
Mu Ko Surin | 16 May - 15 Nov | Whole park |
Mu Ko Ang Thong | 1 Nov - 23 Dec | Whole park |
Hat Chao Mai | 1 Jul - 30 Sep | Morrakol Cave, Ko Kradan, Ko Chueak and Ko Wan |
Laem Son | 16 May - 15 Nov | Mu Ko Kum |
Hat Khanom-Mu Ko Thale Tai | 20 Nov - 31 Dec | Tha Noi Waterfall, Hin Lad Waterfall, Nhan Phai Waterfall, Khlang Thong Waterfall and Islands in the National Park Area |