Namtok Pha Charoen National Park

Namtok Pha Charoen National Park is a protected forest park in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, western Thailand along the Tenasserim Range near the Myanmar border. Established in 1988, it covers about 770 square kilometers of mixed deciduous and evergreen forest. The park is best known for the 97-tier limestone Pha Charoen Waterfall, plus hot springs, nature trails and diverse wildlife, offering accessible nature sightseeing near Highway 1090 between Mae Sot and Umphang.

Visitors can expect a forested mountain park centered on the 97-tier Pha Charoen Waterfall flowing over limestone formations, with clear pools at several levels. The setting is dense mixed deciduous and hill evergreen forest with nature trails, viewpoints and the Bo Nam Ron hot springs within the park. Facilities include a visitor centre, parking, camping area and food stalls. Activities focus on sightseeing, photography, short treks and nature walks along well-marked paths near the waterfall.

Declared as Thailand's 55th national park on 23 May 1988 to protect watershed forests of the Tenasserim Range. The park covers approximately 770 square kilometers of mixed deciduous, dry dipterocarp and hill evergreen forest and was established to conserve the Pha Charoen Waterfall and surrounding catchment area.

The park area is within a region inhabited by Karen communities and is valued for watershed protection and traditional forest use. The waterfall and Bo Nam Ron hot springs serve as local recreational and natural heritage sites for residents of Phop Phra and Mae Sot.