About Phlio Waterfall
Phlio Waterfall is a perennial waterfall inside Namtok Phlio National Park, about 14 km southeast of Chanthaburi town in Chanthaburi Province. Fed by streams from the Khao Sabap mountains, it flows year-round into a clear natural pool inhabited by large soro brook carp. The site is notable for its accessible forest setting, historic royal chedis, and its status as the main attraction of the 134 sq km national park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a multi-tiered cascade flowing over rocks into a large, clear pool surrounded by tropical forest. The pool is shallow in parts and allows wading and swimming in designated areas where schools of soro brook carp swim close to visitors. Paved paths, steps and nature trails lead to viewpoints, the Alongkon Chedi and Phra Nang Ruer Lom Chedi, picnic areas and forested surroundings. The area is developed for day visits with visitor facilities.
Key highlights
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Clear natural pool with abundant soro brook carp (Mahseer) swimming alongside visitors
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Perennial waterfall flowing year-round from Khao Sabap mountain streams
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Alongkon Chedi (1876) built by King Rama V in memory of Queen Sunandha Kumariratana
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Phra Nang Ruer Lom Chedi built in memory of Queen Sunandha's companion
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Shaded forest setting with nature trails and picnic areas inside Namtok Phlio National Park
History of Phlio Waterfall
The waterfall was visited by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) who built the Alongkon Chedi in 1876 to enshrine relics in memory of Queen Sunandha Kumariratana, and the nearby Phra Nang Ruer Lom Chedi in memory of her companion. The site was later protected as Namtok Phlio National Park, established on 2 May 1975.
Culture & Context
The two chedis are royal memorial monuments revered by visitors and represent the historical connection between the Thai monarchy and Chanthaburi. The waterfall and its carp are locally respected and the park is a long-standing recreational and cultural site for the province.
Route
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