Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park

About 30 minutes south of Khao Lak just off Hwy 4. A very nice waterfall, best viewed in the early morning as the sun rises from behind the mountains and the rays shine through the mist. The falls are only a short walk from the car park, making access easy for all. There is a small shop on-site where you can buy drinks (including tea and coffee), ice cream and souvenirs. There are also toilets on-site. Swimming in the water below the falls is permitted and appears reasonably safe.

The Thai Mueang National Park ticket combines a coastal part on the sea and the Ton Phrai Waterfalls that can be visited only on the same day. Driving south of the Khao Lak area for some 40 km you will reach Thai Mueang Town, not a very interesting place to visit but good to buy food and drinks to visit the park where no shops or restaurants are available. After driving along the coast for some 3 km you will find the entrance (ticket 100 Baht per person and 20 Baht for the motorbike as of Dec 2022). Soon after the entrance there is an unattended visitor centre and some nice bungalows that can be rented through the park office(only Thai spoken, 700 Baht a day for the whole bungalow). There is a BBQ area and good toilets are available, all in the shade under a very large tree area. While tourist boats to the coral reef some 1/2 a mile off the coast are offered online we were not able to get any information at the entrance of the park. You keep driving on a straight road for some 3 km and reach the end where there is a parking place for your motorbike. From there a some 10 km long beach is available for long and lonely walks. Apart from some locals near the parking area you will be on your own the whole day. The water is here crystal clear compared to Khao Lak beaches because the coral reef off the coast blocks the waves. Every now and then there are some trees offering shelter from the scorching sun, but do not await anything more. Absolutely bring water and food if you plan to stay the whole day. On the way back to Khao Lak your ticket includes the entry to the Ton Prai Waterfalls. Turn right on the National Road 4 at the sign and drive some 7 km to reach the entrance and parking place. There is also a bar with food and drinks. Be there at least one hour before closing time (5 pm) as the way to the waterfalls is a well marked track of 700 m in the forest, it has several informations regarding plants and animals and it is worth taking it easy to reach the waterfall. The waterfall had in January 2023 still a lot of water, it is some 20 m high and very nice to see. It is also possible to bath but this is not the main reason to visit it.

Great for hot days. Enjoy a short swim. Very scenic and accessible to all.

Providing flexible multi days liveaboards (2, 3, 4 days) and day trips to the Similans, Koh Bon, Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock.

FED, a Burmese/Thai NGO, came to Khao Lak to help the many thousands of displaced Burmese migrant workers in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami. The organisation has been doing stellar work in the area ever since: educating children, supporting women's rights, providing medical and legal assistance. If you have at least a month to give, helping this group help others might prove to be the highlight of your stay in Thailand.

Beautiful mountain valley setting and modern facility. Its remoteness means it does not see a lot of activity. You may have to struggle to find someone to take your money.