About Haew Suwat Waterfall
Haew Suwat Waterfall is a 25-metre waterfall located inside Khao Yai National Park in Mu Si Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Situated on Lam Takhong River tributary, it is one of the park's most accessible and visited waterfalls. Known for its wide plunge pool surrounded by dense evergreen forest, it gained international recognition as a filming location for the movie The Beach and forms part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a 20-25 metre waterfall dropping into a large plunge pool surrounded by dense evergreen forest inside Khao Yai National Park. The site is reached via a short forest trail and stairs from a parking area. There is a viewing area at the top and base of the falls. The surroundings are natural forest with shelters and viewpoints. Swimming is no longer permitted, but visitors can enjoy sightseeing, photography and nature walks in a shaded, humid forest environment.
Key highlights
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25-metre waterfall with large plunge pool inside Khao Yai National Park
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Easily accessible waterfall via short trail and stairs from parking area
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Dense evergreen forest setting within Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Filming location for the 2000 film The Beach
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