About Thousand-Year-Old Tree
The Thousand-Year-Old Tree (Ton Mai Yai) is a giant Yang Na tree (Dipterocarpus alatus) located in Ban Ka Pae, Aiyoeweng Subdistrict, Betong District, Yala Province, southern Thailand. Estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it stands about 50 meters tall with a trunk circumference exceeding 25 meters. Located within the Hala-Bala forest area, it is one of Thailand's largest and oldest trees and a notable natural landmark for visitors to Betong.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short forest walk on a paved path and wooden boardwalk leading to a massive, towering tree with large buttress roots in a dense tropical forest setting. The site includes a viewing platform and fenced area around the trunk for observation and photography. The surroundings are quiet forest with tall canopy, interpretive signs, and shaded rest areas. It is a nature-focused stop with no large structures, primarily for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Giant Dipterocarpus alatus tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old
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Approximately 50 meters tall with trunk circumference of about 25-27 meters
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One of the largest and oldest trees in Thailand
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Located in the Hala-Bala forest area near Betong
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Wooden boardwalk and viewing platform for close observation and photography
History of Thousand-Year-Old Tree
The tree is a Dipterocarpus alatus (Yang Na) estimated to be over 1,000 years old, believed to be one of the oldest and largest of its species in Thailand. It has survived within the Hala-Bala forest and is preserved as a natural heritage landmark of Betong District.
Culture & Context
Revered by local communities as a sacred and symbolic natural monument, the tree represents the natural heritage and forest conservation identity of Betong and is a well-known landmark for visitors to the Aiyoeweng area.
Route
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