Jan 182013
 

Thong Pha Phum National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ) includes rich forests, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Sharing a border with Burma (Myanmar), the park can be found in the Thai districts of Amphur Thong Pha Phum (อำเภอทองผาภูมิ) and Sangklaburi (อำเภอสังขละบุรี). It covers an area of 1,120 sq. km.

The park has steep limestone mountains with rocky outcrops and spectacular views. It supports a range of tropical forest habitats that are rich in native wildlife, including elephants, mountain goats, tigers, bears, buffalo, barking deer, civets and many species of birds.

The national park has a visitor centre and accommodation including a camp site. Flooding can present a danger during the rainy season and leaches can be a nuisance unless suitable protection is worn.

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May 302011
 

Over the weekend I visited Amphoe Sangkhlaburi and the Three Pagodas Pass in Kanchanaburi province. As up-to-date visitor information was difficult to come by before making the trip, I will post some observations here.

This information was accurate as of May 29, 2011.

Probably most important for many potential visitors, the immigration checkpoint at the Three Pagodas Pass is officially closed. Tourists are not allowed to cross the border into Burma (Union of Myanmar) although appearances would suggest that some locals may be allowed to cross. Tourists have previously been given permission to make very short trips into Burma by depositing their passports at the border. Continue reading »