Thale Ban National Park

Thale Ban National Park is a protected area in Khuan Don District, Satun Province, southern Thailand, along the Thai-Malaysian border. Established in 1980, it covers about 196 square kilometres of limestone karst mountains, evergreen forest and wetlands. The park is centered on the freshwater Thale Ban lake and includes waterfalls such as Ya Roi and caves. It is known for its biodiversity, scenic trails and cross-border forest continuity with Malaysia's Perlis State Park.

Visitors can expect a forested limestone karst landscape centered on the freshwater Thale Ban lake, surrounded by evergreen forest, cliffs and wetlands. The park offers marked nature trails, viewpoints, waterfalls including Ya Roi and Ton Plio, and caves to explore. Facilities include a visitor centre, campsite and bungalows. Activities focus on nature walks, birdwatching, photography and camping in a quiet, natural setting near the Malaysian border.

Established on 27 October 1980 as Thailand's 19th national park, covering 196 square kilometres in Khuan Don and Mueang Satun districts. The park protects a limestone karst and evergreen forest ecosystem along the Thai-Malaysian border, forming a contiguous forest with Malaysia's Perlis State Park.