Khao Yai
National park and hill country.
What is Khao Yai like for visitors?
Khao Yai is Thailand's first national park and the surrounding area around the town of Pak Chong, north-east of Bangkok. Visitors come for forested hills, waterfalls, viewpoints and wildlife such as elephants, gibbons and hornbills. Outside the park, the Pak Chong area offers resorts, farms, cafés and vineyards, which makes it a popular weekend escape from Bangkok and a nature stop on a trip through Thailand.
- Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's first national park
- Part of the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Gateway town Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima province
- Reached by road from Bangkok; a car makes the area easier to explore
Plan your visit to Khao Yai
General information – check current schedules with the operators.
Getting there
Khao Yai National Park lies north-east of Bangkok in the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima province and is reached by road; Pak Chong has a railway station.
Getting around
Distances between the park, hotels and sights are long and public transport is limited, so most visitors travel by car or with a tour.
Seasons and weather
The rainy season lasts from about mid-May to mid-October, with the most rain in August and September. The cool season follows from about mid-October to mid-February, coolest in December and January; the hot season lasts until mid-May, with April as the hottest month.
Source: Thai Meteorological Department (opens in a new window). Current forecasts: tmd.go.th (opens in a new window)
In an emergency: 1669 ambulance · 191 police · 1155 Tourist Police. All emergency numbers with sources
What are you looking for in Khao Yai?
Every list shows all places with a call button and directions.
- Restaurants & Cafésร้านอาหารและคาเฟ่1,324
- Accommodationที่พัก1,297
- Massage, Spa & Beautyนวดและสปา120
- Nightlifeสถานบันเทิง45
- Sights & Cultureสถานที่ท่องเที่ยว122
- Templesวัด86
- Nature, Beaches & Parksธรรมชาติและชายหาด15
- Tours & Transportทัวร์และการเดินทาง24
- Cars & Motorbikesรถเช่าและมอเตอร์ไซค์188
- Health & Doctorsโรงพยาบาลและคลินิก80
- Real Estateอสังหาริมทรัพย์56
- Sports & Leisureกีฬาและสันทนาการ52
- Shoppingช้อปปิ้ง339
- Servicesบริการ207
- Government & Public Servicesหน่วยงานราชการ79
A first selection
One place per category, chosen by completeness of the data – not a ranking or a recommendation.
KFC
Fast food restaurant289 Moo 18 Pak Chong SubDistrict · Khao Yai
Avarin Resort
ResortKhao Yai
The Face Clinic
Skin care and makeup299 34 Mittraphap Rd · Khao Yai
GranMonte Vineyard and Winery
Winery52 MOO 9, Payayen Pansuk-Kudkla Street · Khao Yai
Boutique Hotel by Villa Musee, Khao Yai
History museumKhao Yai
The blessed Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung, Khao Yai
Christian place of worship585/1-3 T.Wangata A.Pakchong · Khao Yai
Khao Yai National Park - Greenleaf Guesthouse & Tour
National parkKhao Yai
Khao Yai Rock Hill
Travel service6 · Khao Yai
Questions about Khao Yai
Can I see wild elephants in Khao Yai?
Wild elephants live in Khao Yai National Park and are sometimes seen, often near the park roads, but sightings are never guaranteed. Keep a safe distance, stay in your vehicle when elephants are close and follow the instructions of the park rangers.
How do I find accommodation or a tour around Khao Yai?
Open the Khao Yai page and choose Accommodation or Tours & Transport. Every listing has a call button, and the address opens directions in your map app.
How do I get to Khao Yai?
Khao Yai National Park lies north-east of Bangkok in the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima province and is reached by road; Pak Chong has a railway station.
When is the rainy season in Khao Yai?
The rainy season lasts from about mid-May to mid-October, with the most rain in August and September. The cool season follows from about mid-October to mid-February, coolest in December and January; the hot season lasts until mid-May, with April as the hottest month.
