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The park offers stunning views and refreshing weather, with staff providing excellent care. At 9 PM, the officer walks through the campsite to remind visitors to keep quiet, creating a peaceful atmosphere so calm you can almost hear your own breathing. There’s also a welfare shop open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, making it convenient for campers to pick up essentials.

For those who want to climb Khao Chang: Nowhere do they communicate that you are obliged to stay at the summit for one night. This is almost like an insult for such a small hike for any experienced hiker. It’s just a few kilometers so it’s easily possible in a half day hike. I went to the office to start the hike and then they rejected me because I had no camping equipment. English communication is nearly impossible, no one there to to talk to to make decisions. The park as such is boring, nothing much to see here. All the traveling to this remote place and staying in the village for a few days for nothing. At least the village is beautiful and worth a visit, including the road to reach it.

The journey to Thong Pha Phum National Park is an experience in itself. The drive is challenging, with a curvy, narrow road that requires your full attention. We opted to skip the viewpoint on the way up, but we made sure to stop and enjoy the scenery on our way back down. This trip was part of a larger plan to visit Etok and Pilok villages, so staying at the park for a night felt like the safest option as a tourist, given its close proximity to the border. Upon arrival, I was excited to camp, but due to strong winds, the park staff wisely redirected me to the headquarters hall for safety. It was quite cold, but I appreciated their emphasis on safety over convenience. The campsite itself was very muddy and slippery, which led to a bad fall that, thankfully, wasn't a major injury. I had lunch at the park's restaurant, where the food was a good value for the price. I also had the pleasure of seeing a hornbill that seemed to be a regular visitor around the HQ area. I was hoping to see the famous sea of clouds at sunrise, but unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate. Despite missing out on that, the park is beautiful. However, a word of caution: the terrain is not ideal for children or older people, as it involves many steps and the ground can be uneven. The campsite spaces are also small for large tents, and parking is limited. I noticed some ongoing construction, but I'm not sure what it's for. The waterfall worth the visit

Nice adventurous walk to the top of the mountain. Entrance to the nation park for camping or hiking is 200 per foreigner and extra 300 baht for a guide if you plan to do a hike. Really hard to climb up and down during the rainy season. But it will be fun.

One of the beautiful waterfalls of Thailand is located here. Tickets are needed to get entry. There is a small but well maintained path towards the waterfall. Kids and family friendly place. Swimming is prohibited. Very scenic place. Large parking space available. Definitely worth the visit