Fondly known as 'the land of smiles', Thailand is commonly associated with gorgeous golden sand, palm-lined beaches, warm aquamarine waters, glorious temples and verdant jungle-clad mountains. With sixteen million foreigners flying into the country each year, Thailand is the primary travel hub of Southeast Asia, offering a diverse range attractions and activities to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether exploring the teeming metropolis of Bangkok, relaxing on the tropical beaches of the southern islands, scuba diving in the underwater wonderland off the coast of Koh Tao, jungle trekking in the North, or discovering the ancient cities of Chiang Mai, Thailand is filled with attractions to satisfy any interest.
Khao Sok National Park is an incredible lowland jungle reserve in Southern Thailand. Extending over 646 square kms, this spectacular stretch of wilderness is home to the exquisite Cheow Lan Lake, some remarkable limestone formations, a host of jaw dropping waterfalls and an enthralling rainforest believed to be over 160 million years old. Visitors to the park can indulge in a wide range of exhilarating outdoor activities including tubing down the river, caving, kayaking, and ziplining through the forest canopy while spotting some of the park’s rare wildlife (which includes bears, boars, marbled cats, wild elephants and even tigers). If you are only able to visit one national park in Thailand, head to Khao Sok.
