Tham Phet-Tham Thong Forest Park, Chainat

Key attractions include; The park’s primary allure lies in its extensive cave system, with about 70 caves within its mountain ranges, though only a few are accessible to visitors. Each cave has its unique characteristics; such as, Tham Daowadueng features a large hall with a ventilation hole on top, capable of accommodating 400-500 people. Tham Chao Pho Suea, Tham Wiman Loi, Maha Pho Thong, and Tham Prakaiphet, these caves, reaching a depth of 50 metres, contain five large halls adorned with stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes, including dolphins and formations resembling the Great Wall of China. Tham Pradupphet boasts four halls with light-brown and creamy stalagmites and stalactites that glimmer like precious diamonds. Tham Wang Kai Muk boasts three halls with stalagmites and stalactites in brown gradient color scheme from dark, light-brown, to beige tinge. They glimmer and resembling a palace.  For easier access, staircases have been installed to facilitate exploration of these caves. Additionally, the park features the unique Mo Hern Fa, a coral terrace with deep and sharp trenches formed by wind and rainwater erosion. There’s also a 1.2-kilometre nature trail, ideal for trekking and learning about the local natural resources. The Pha Chomphu Viewpoint, standing at 345 metres above sea level, offers breathtaking views of Takhli Market and Khao Khwang stretching along Tak Fa District. Visitors can also discover the Hanuman tree, a giant herb and medicinal plant with a trunk circumference of approximately 139 centimetres, as well as, ancient pottery, cauldrons, and caveman-era items. Entrance Fee : free of charge For further details contact , Tham Phet-Tham Thong Forest Park Tel. (66) 97238 3590, (66) 5622 1140, and (66) 5623 1416, or the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation at Tel. (66) 2562 0760, or visit www.dnp.go.th