Kaen Makrut Botanical Garden

Kaen Makrut Botanical Garden is a highland botanical garden in Kaen Makrut area of Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province, western Thailand. Managed for plant conservation, research and education, it preserves native species of the western forest region. Set on hills with pine forests and viewpoints, it offers cool climate, seasonal flower displays and forest trails. The garden is notable for its elevation, scenic landscape and role in conserving regional flora.

Visitors can expect a hillside botanical garden with pine forests, landscaped flower beds, greenhouses, forest trails and viewpoints overlooking the surrounding mountains of western Uthai Thani. The site includes plant collections labeled for education, walking paths through natural forest, open lawns and scenic overlooks. The climate is cooler than the lowlands, especially in the morning and cool season, with opportunities for nature walks, photography and camping in designated areas.