Bung Thale Ban
Bung Thale Ban is a large swamp that is situated in the middle
of a valley and surrounded by Chin and Wang Pra mountains. The
swamp covers an area of 320 square kilometers and is full of
freshwater fish and shells. There is an abundance of Bakong
trees around the swamp. The park built a pavilion beside the
swamp, which is an ideal place for recreation.
Namtok Ton Plio
Namtok Ton Plio originates from the Chin Mountain. It is a large
waterfall that comes down several levels and has an all-year-round
water flow. To get there, drive on Highway No. 1484 (Khuan Sato-Wang
Prachan) for about 12 kms. from the park headquarters, then
take a laterite road at the junction for another 3 kms.
Namtok Ya Roi
Namtok Ya Roi is a waterfall which runs from Hua Kraming forest.
It is a nine-level waterfall, each possessing a swimming basin.
To get there, take Highway No. 4148 (Khuan Sato-Wang Prachan)
for 7 kms., then turn right for 700 meters.
Thale Ban National Park
Thale Ban National Park is at Ban Wang Prachan, Tambon Wang
Prachan. The National Park is located 40 kms. from town and
occupies an area of 195,200 square kilometers. The Park covers
the National Reserve Forest of Ku Pang Pu To and Hua Ka Ming,
including Khuan Bo Nam Pu Yu in Tambon Pu Yu, Amphoe Mueang.
It was declared a national park on October 27, 1980.
The word Thale Ban derives from Loet Ru Ban in the Malay
language, meaning a collapsed sea or a sea that was born out
of a land collapse. Thale Ban National Park originated from
a land depression between Khao Chin and Khao Mot Daeng. There
is a large swamp, which covers an area of 101,360 square kilometers.
Most of the area is mountainous and teeming with various kinds
of plants and animals, such as water birds, tapir, and Khiat
Wak, or Water Dog. The amphibious Khiat Wak resembles a frog
or toad, but has a tail and yelps like a dog. Plenty of these
creatures can be seen around the swamp in the rainy season.
The Khiat Wak is an indigenous animal to Thale Ban. Bird-watchers
should not miss a chance to see the different variety of birds
here, including red back myna, woodpecker, bulbul, and swallow.
Lodges and tents are available in the National Park. For more
information, contact tel: 0-7479-7073. |
