National Parks Close Amid Heavy Rain And Flash Flood Danger
National parks across Thailand have closed temporarily due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding that threatens visitor safety, with affected areas including Khao Yai National Park and multiple waterfall sites in central provinces.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has ordered temporary closures of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in high-risk areas following heavy rainfall and flash flooding that threatens visitor safety. On September 25, 2026, department director Arthapol Jaroenchangsaa stated that due to severe rain across multiple regions causing flash floods, he has instructed all conservation area management offices in at-risk zones to consider temporarily closing tourism for three days or until conditions normalize, as the situation poses danger to the public and tourists.
Khao Yai National Park has announced temporary closures at four locations: Sarika Falls in Nakhon Nayok province (September 26-27, two days); Takroa Falls in Prachuap Khiri Khan province (September 25-27, three days); Krok Eedok Falls in Saraburi province (September 26-27, two days); and Kaeng Hin Phaeng in Prachuap Khiri Khan province (September 25-27, three days).
Chet Sao Noi Waterfall Park in Saraburi province reported extremely high water levels and strong currents in its streams, flooding some nature trails with dark brown water. The park recorded 140 millimeters of accumulated rainfall and fallen trees blocking paths, prompting a closure from September 25-27 for three days. Similarly, Mokkha Lak Forest Park in Saraburi, which received 110 millimeters of rain on the night of September 24, also closed all tourism and activities from September 25-27 due to dangerously elevated water levels in its streams.
