Lam Nam Kok National Park

19°57′16″N 99°42′39″E / 19.95444°N 99.71083°E / 19.95444; 99.71083Area634.87 km² (245.12 sq mi)Established10 May 2002 (2002-05-10)Visitors197,144^[1] (in 2019)Governing bodyDepartment of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Lam Nam Kok National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติลำน้ำกก, RTGS: Utthayan Haeng Chat Lam Nam Kok) is a national park in upper northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province. The national park covers an area of 634.87 square kilometres (245.12 sq mi) and was planted in 2002, occupies an area of four districts of Chiang Rai including Mueang Chiang Rai, Mae Chan, Mae Lao and Mae Suai. The head office is based in Doi Hang subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai district.^[2][3]

Attractions

The park has beautiful landscape and lots of natural tourism destinations. Its name is based on the Kok river, the current that flows through the area. The river is 130 km (80.8 mi) long, its origin is on a mountain in Myanmar and flows along the borderline between Myanmar and Thailand. Then it flows on Thai ground at Tha Ton subdistrict, Mae Ai district in Chiang Mai province, then confluence Mekong river at Ban Sob Kok village in Chiang Saen district in the area of province of Chiang Rai. Cruise or rafting down the river is an interesting activity for visitors.^[2]

Wat Phuttha Utthayan Doi Insi: A Buddhist monastery located in the area of the park. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) permitted Buddhist monks to stay in the forest for their dharma practicing legally. According to that monks and forest project, Buddhist monks are allowed to do their dharma practicing under a condition that they would help to look after the forest. The highlight is 15.1 m (49.5 ft) high white Buddha image in meditation posture and a 10 m (32.8 ft) tall cetiyas (pagodas) to be the spiritual anchor of Buddhist.^[4]

Huai Kaeo Waterfall: The beautiful three-tier waterfall, the highest and most beautiful tier is the third tier, is the highlight. At the first tier, the water flows from 20 m (65.6 ft) high cliff. The second tier is more beautiful than the first tier as the water flows from 30 m (98.4 ft) high cliff. On the third tier at a height of 40 m (131.2 ft), there is a bamboo bridge to facilitate visitors to walk closer the waterfall conveniently. All tiers have their own basins so visitors can swim. However, visitors have to strictly follow the officer's advice. The waterfall has water all year round.^[3]

Phasoet Hotspa: Hot springs available to visitors. There is a main well that pumps water to another well and cool down the water. Such well is on the other side. Hot mineral water will be piped to the pool or bathtub where users can adjust the temperature themselves. This place provides both private and shared bathing room and also provides Thai massage services as well. The hot springs are 20 km (12.4 mi) from city of Chiang Rai.^[5]

Location

Lam Nam Kok National Park in overview PARO 15 (Chiang Rai)

National park   1 Doi Luang   2 Doi Phu Nang   3 Khun Chae   4 Lam Nam Kok   5 Mae Puem   6 Phu Chi Fa   7 Phu Sang   8 Tham Luang– Khun Nam Nang Non       Wildlife sanctuary   9 Doi Pha Chang 10 Wiang Lo   Non-hunting area 11 Chiang Saen 12 Doi Insi 13 Don Sila 14 Khun Nam Yom 15 Mae Chan 16 Mae Tho 17 Nong Bong Khai 18 Nong Leng Sai 19 Thap Phaya Lo 20 Wiang Chiang Rung 21 Wiang Thoeng   Forest park 22 Doi Hua Mae Kham 23 Huai Nam Chang 24 Huai Sai Man 25 Namtok Huai Mae Sak 26 Namtok Huai Tat Thong 27 Namtok Khun Nam Yab 28 Namtok Mae Salong 29 Namtok Nam Min 30 Namtok Si Chomphu 31 Namtok Tat Khwan 32 Namtok Tat Sairung 33 Namtok Tat Sawan 34 Namtok Wang Than Thong 35 Phaya Phiphak 36 Rong Kham Luang 37 San Pha Phaya Phrai 38 Tham Pha Lae

See also

• List of national parks of Thailand
• List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand

References

External links

• Official website