Lam Nam Kok National Park (, ) is a national park in upper northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province. The national park covers an area of 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.
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 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.
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 high white Buddha image in meditation posture and a tall cetiyas (pagodas) to be the spiritual anchor of Buddhist.
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 high cliff. The second tier is more beautiful than the first tier as the water flows from high cliff. On the third tier at a height of , 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.
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 from city of Chiang Rai.
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 Chang10 Wiang Lo Non-hunting area11 Chiang Saen12 Doi Insi13 Don Sila14 Khun Nam Yom15 Mae Chan16 Mae Tho17 Nong Bong Khai18 Nong Leng Sai19 Thap Phaya Lo20 Wiang Chiang Rung21 Wiang Thoeng Forest park22 Doi Hua Mae Kham23 Huai Nam Chang24 Huai Sai Man25 Namtok Huai Mae Sak26 Namtok Huai Tat Thong27 Namtok Khun Nam Yab28 Namtok Mae Salong29 Namtok Nam Min30 Namtok Si Chomphu31 Namtok Tat Khwan32 Namtok Tat Sairung33 Namtok Tat Sawan34 Namtok Wang Than Thong35 Phaya Phiphak36 Rong Kham Luang37 San Pha Phaya Phrai38 Tham Pha Lae
See also List of national parks of Thailand DNP - Lam Nam Kok National Park List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
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