About Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
Sai Yok Noi Waterfall, also known as Khao Phang Waterfall, is a small limestone waterfall in Tha Sao Subdistrict, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand. Located beside Highway 323 and adjacent to Nam Tok Railway Station, the terminus of the historic Death Railway, it cascades about 15 metres over limestone cliffs into shallow pools. Surrounded by forested hills, it is easily accessible and popular for short stops, photography and wading during the rainy season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, easily accessible waterfall cascading over limestone formations into shallow, clear pools at the foot of forested hills. The site is located directly beside the road and the Nam Tok railway terminus, with a small open area, rocks and trees providing shade. Visitors can view the falls from the base, wade in shallow water when flow permits, take photographs, browse nearby food and souvenir stalls, and watch trains arrive at the adjacent station. The area is developed for short visits rather than extensive trekking.
Key highlights
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Limestone cascade approximately 15 metres high flowing into shallow pools
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Located immediately adjacent to Nam Tok Railway Station, terminus of the Death Railway
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Easily accessible directly from Highway 323, about 60 km northwest of Kanchanaburi town
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Forested hillside setting within Sai Yok area with shaded viewing areas
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Seasonal water flow most impressive during and after the rainy season
History of Sai Yok Noi Waterfall
Originally known as Khao Phang Waterfall, the site lies at the terminus of the Thailand-Burma Railway (Death Railway) constructed during World War II. The adjacent Nam Tok Station was the western end of the line, and the waterfall area has long been a landmark stop along the route between Kanchanaburi and the Sai Yok forests.
Route
| By air | No airport in Kanchanaburi; fly to Bangkok airports (Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang) then continue by road or rail to Kanchanaburi and Sai Yok |
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