Namtok Ngao National Park

Namtok Ngao National Park is a protected forest park spanning Chumphon and Ranong provinces in southern Thailand, with its main access in Mueang Chumphon District. Established in 1999, it covers about 668 square kilometers of Tenasserim Hills rainforest. The park is noted for Ngao Waterfall, Punyaban Waterfall, Khao Nom Sao viewpoint, hot springs and mangrove forests, offering dense evergreen forest, wildlife and scenic mountain landscapes for nature-based tourism.

Visitors can expect dense tropical evergreen forest on the Tenasserim Hills, with waterfalls, short nature trails, viewpoints and hot springs. The main Ngao Waterfall is visible from the road and visitor area, while forest trails lead to viewpoints such as Khao Nom Sao and to Punyaban and Khlong Phrao waterfalls. Facilities include a visitor centre, camping area and viewpoints. The environment is humid rainforest with opportunities for sightseeing, photography and nature walks.

Declared as Thailand's 56th national park on 2 June 1999, covering approximately 668 square kilometers of the Tenasserim Range to protect watershed forests, waterfalls and biodiversity along the Chumphon-Ranong border.