Khao Yai National Park Closed Indefinitely After Heavy Flooding
Khao Yai National Park has closed indefinitely following record-breaking floods and landslides that damaged access routes and left the facility without power for two days. All attractions, including Sarika and Takrob waterfalls, remain shut
At 6 p.m. on September 25, Chaiya Huai Hong Thong, director of Khao Yai National Park, announced that the park is issuing a temporary closure order for all tourist areas due to dangerous flooding conditions. Water levels in the Pong Ton Thai zone have reached record heights, with landslides and mudslides reported near waterfalls and multiple downed trees blocking access routes. The park has also experienced continuous power and communications blackouts for over two days.
For visitor safety, all attractions including Sarika Waterfall, Takrob Waterfall, Haeng Hin Phaeng, and all park entrance checkpoints are closed indefinitely until conditions stabilize. The park has established a disaster management and monitoring center with staff coordinating with emergency agencies to clear debris, assess damage, and monitor flood conditions around the clock.
Official assessments of safety and infrastructure repairs will be completed before the park reopens to the public. Visitors can follow updates on the park's Facebook page (Khao Yai National Park) or call the visitor center at 08 6092 6527. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area and monitor official announcements. Anyone reporting disasters or needing assistance in the park can contact the forest protection hotline 1362 available 24/7.
