National Parks in Thailand

✅ Updated on 05.03.2026

Hi, I’m Marat — I live in Thailand. On this page, you’ll find a complete list of all 156 national parks in Thailand, including interesting facts, locations, and current entrance fees.

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List of All National Parks in Thailand

The information is primarily sourced from the official website of the Department of National Parks (DNP) of Thailand. However, the website is somewhat clunky, and some of the data is inaccurate or incomplete.

To ensure accuracy, I double-checked the information for every national park using multiple reliable sources and compiled the corrected details in the table below.

How an Area Becomes a National Park in Thailand

Status “under gazetting” means the park has not yet been officially declared a national park in the Royal Gazette, but it is expected to receive this status in the future.

🔍 Criteria

To be designated as a national park, an area must have significant natural value, such as:

• Stunning landscapes — scenic views, rare plant species, and wildlife
• Valuable ecosystems — forests, rivers, mangroves, coral reefs
• Geological or cultural sites — waterfalls, caves, mountains, or historical landmarks

📜 Approval Process

1. Scientific Assessment – Specialists from the Department of National Parks (DNP) study the area to determine whether it meets national park criteria.
2. Government Review – The Cabinet reviews the proposal, including boundaries and supporting documents.
3. Legal Designation – A royal decree is published in the Royal Gazette, officially granting national park status and legal environmental protection.

Map of Thailand’s National Parks

I’ve marked all of Thailand’s national parks on an interactive map to make trip planning easier. Feel free to save it for later or share it with a friend.

Thailand National Park Passport

You can buy a Thailand National Park Passport at select national parks or online via Shopee and Lazada. It costs 100 THB, or 120 THB with a protective cover.

Collecting stamps in the Thailand National Park Passport turns every visit into a small achievement — and by the end, you’ll have a unique souvenir of your journey through Thailand’s nature.

Interesting Facts

• There are no national parks in Bangkok or Pattaya.
• Phuket has only one national park — Sirinat National Park.
• Chiang Mai province has the most national parks in Thailand — 14 in total, including 4 still under gazetting.
• Entrance fees for foreigners are typically 5–10 times higher than for Thai citizens.
• Some protected areas don’t have official national park status, so entry is free — for example, Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park.
• Khao Yai was Thailand’s first national park, established in 1962.
• Many parks allow overnight stays in bungalows or tents. Accommodation can be booked on the official DNP website (nps.dnp.go.th) or directly at the park’s visitor center.
• Visiting all national parks in Thailand would cost approximately 21,700 THB in total entrance fees (foreign rates).
• The largest national park in Thailand is Kaeng Krachan National Park, near Hua Hin, covering 2,915 km².
• The smallest national park is Tham Luang – Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, with an area of just 19 km².
• The most expensive parks to enter (500 THB) are marine parks such as Similan Islands National Park and Surin Islands National Park. When visiting on a tour, this fee is usually included in the excursion price.
• National parks cover around 14% of Thailand’s total land area.
• National parks are also great for hiking. Some of my favorite trails include Route No. 6 in Khao Yai National Park and the trail in Ramkhamhaeng National Park.

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