Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park: Comprehensive Guide and Planning Collection

Thailand's 129th national park, protecting a seven-tiered waterfall in the Dong Phaya Yen mountain range

Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park

Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park represents a significant addition to Thailand's protected area network, established in late 2016 to preserve a distinctive area of tropical forest and waterfall scenery in the central part of the country. The park occupies a transitional zone between the Bangkok plains and the northeastern plateau, situated within the Dong Phaya Yen mountain range that extends northward from the Khao Yai region. This positioning gives the park a blend of ecosystems and contributes to its ecological significance as a watershed area and wildlife corridor. The park's creation reflected Thailand's ongoing commitment to biodiversity conservation while providing a new destination for environmental education and nature-based recreation in a region already known for several protected areas including the nearby Khao Yai National Park. The park's management falls under Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, which administers all national parks throughout the country.