About Sai Thong National Park
Sai Thong National Park is a protected area in the Phang Hoei mountain range of Chaiyaphum Province, northeastern Thailand, covering parts of Nong Bua Rawe, Thep Sathit, Phakdi Chumphon and Nong Bua Daeng districts. Established in 1992, it spans about 319 square kilometres of dry dipterocarp and mixed deciduous forest. It is notable for the seasonal Siam tulip fields at Thung Bua Sawan, Sai Thong Waterfall, and the Pha Ham Hot cliff viewpoint.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain park with marked hiking trails, seasonal waterfalls, and open grasslands. The main areas include the Sai Thong Waterfall, the Thung Bua Sawan meadow famous for pink Siam tulip (Dok Krachiao) blooms in the rainy season, and the Pha Ham Hot sandstone cliff viewpoint overlooking the plains. Facilities are basic and nature-focused, with visitor centre, campsites, viewpoints and forest trails for sightseeing, photography and nature study.
Key highlights
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Thung Bua Sawan - seasonal Siam tulip (Dok Krachiao) fields blooming June to August
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Pha Ham Hot - expansive sandstone cliff viewpoint over Chaiyaphum plains
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Sai Thong Waterfall - forest waterfall best in rainy season
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Dry dipterocarp and mixed deciduous forest with diverse flora and fauna
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Hiking trails and nature study routes through Phang Hoei mountains
History of Sai Thong National Park
Established on 30 December 1992 as Thailand's 77th national park, covering approximately 319 square kilometres of the Phang Hoei mountain range to protect dry dipterocarp forest, watersheds and seasonal floral habitats
Culture & Context
Known for the annual Dok Krachiao (Siam tulip) blooming season which is a significant local natural attraction and seasonal festival period for Chaiyaphum Province
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Chaiyaphum town via Highway 225 and local roads to the park headquarters in Nong Bua Rawe District; private car or hired vehicle is most convenient, approximately 70-80 km from Chaiyaphum town |
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