Thai National Parks Resume New Normal Operations, Some Remain Closed

Thursday, Feb 04, 2021 0

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update that 139 of 155 national parks nationwide are now reopen to visitors, while 16 parks remain closed. This is in line with the latest COVID-19 control measures in the respective provinces, following the Royal Thai Government’s announcement on easing of the COVID-19 control measures in most areas nationwide as of 1 February, 2021.

Of the 139 national parks that have resumed operations, 21 are operating with some closed attractions and activities; such as, waterfalls, water activities, or camping as follows:

CENTRAL REGION (1)
Phetchabun – Khao Kho National Park

EASTERN REGION (2)
Rayong – Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park &
Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park

NORTHEASTERN REGION (1)
Nakhon Ratchasima – Khao Yai National Park

NORTHERN REGION (6)
Chiang Mai – Doi Wiang Pha National Park &
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Kamphaeng Phet – Mae Wong National Park
Phitsanulok – Namtok Chat Trakan National Park &
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Uttaradit – Phu Soi Dao National Park

SOUTHERN REGION (4)
Ranong – Namtok Ngao National Park &
Lam Nam Kra Buri National Park
Surat Thani – Than Sadet-Ko Phangan National Park
Krabi – Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

WESTERN REGION (7)
Kanchanaburi – Khao Laem National Park &
Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park
Phetchaburi – Kaeng Krachan National Park
Prachuap Khiri Khan – Hat Wanakon National Park
Ratchaburi – Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park
Tak – Doi Soi Malai National Park &
Lan Sang National Park

The following 16 national parks remain closed until further notice.

CENTRAL REGION (3)
Saraburi – Namtok Chet Sao Noi
Suphan Buri – Phu Toei National Park &
Namtok Samlan National Park

EASTERN REGION (2)
Prachin Buri – Thap Lan National Park
Sa Kaeo – Pang Sida National Park

NORTHERN REGION (6)
Chiang Mai – Pha Daeng National Park
Chiang Rai – Lam Nam Kok National Park
Nan – Doi Phu Kha National Park
Mae Charim National Park
Sri Nan National Park
Phitsanulok – Khwae Noi National Park

SOUTHERN REGION (2)
Surat Thani – Kaeng Krung National Park &
Tai Rom Yen National Park

WESTERN REGION (3)
Tak – Khun Phawo National Park
Namtok Pha Charoen National Park
Mae Moei National Park.

Thai national parks resume new normal operations

This is an extraction from the constantly updated list (in Thai only) compiled by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), which can be accessed here.

For constant updates from the National Parks of Thailand, follow its Facebook page: NationalPark.Interpretation.

TAT would like to take this opportunity to remind all to take DMHTT precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19: D – Distancing, M – Mask wearing, H – Handwashing, T – Temperature check, and T – Thai Chana contact tracing application.

To this, TAT would like to add E – Exercise, N – News and E– Emergency to cover all contingencies. Click to see more: How to protect yourselves and others from COVID-19 in Thailand.