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Phu Toei National Park
Truly off the beaten track and almost
forgotten even in its own Suphanburi province, Phu Toei is nevertheless full
of beautiful scenery and indigenous villages.
History
The area was proclaimed a national park
on September 30, 1987.
Geography
Phu Teoi consists of complicated
mountain range - see its outline on the map. The forest in this area is the
source of many streams that flow to the Kraseao Dam in the Suphanburi province.
Climate
With the exception of cold winter the weather in this area is quite hot and has heavy continuous rain all year
round, especially in August to October.
Flora and Fauna
The forest in this area consists of natural pine forest, tropical rain
forest, mixed forest and deciduous forest mixed forest.
The valuable plants in this area are dipterocarpacear, ironwood, Burmese ebony, Pinus merkusii Jungh and
and many kinds of bamboo. Thanks to the
plentiful supply of water and food in this fertile area the wildlife is
abundant - barking deer, gibbon, bear, porcupine, wild boar,
monkey and snakes such as king cobra and cobra.
What to See
Naki Meenoi Hoyraya and Paryai Cave
- located near the park headquarters, the cave has beautiful stalagmites and
stalactites. The cave is in Tuti Mountain which has been the habitat of wild
animals such as bear, king cobra, porcupine, wolf, wild boar, and a number
of bats.
Parayai (Big Cliff) - about two kilometers from the headquarters
Paryai is a high cliff of Tuti Mountain. The mountain also has Yoyraya Cave
with stalagmites and stalactites glittering on sunlight.
Pine Forest (Pinus merkusii Jungh Forest) - walking 7 km from Parkhid
village and the headquarters and passing the Lauda Shrine - a shrine in a
commemoration of historic Lauda Airbus crashed in May 26, 1991 with 223
passengers, there is Pine Forest (Pinus merkusii Jungh Forest) which has
1376 of 200-300 year-old Pinus merkusii Jungh trees.
Pookarting Waterfall - the waterfall is located in Klongleklai
village. The laterite road from the Danchang District outside of the
park to the Pookarting Waterfall was built in accordance with His Majesty King
Bhumipol Adulyadej’s wish.
Tafernkli Waterfall - using a road from Tungmakok village to Parpark
village, passing Pookrating Waterfall and turning left to Tafernkli village,
there is an old Karen Village, close to Huai
Kha Kaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.
The waterfall in this waterfall, not far from the village, has water all
year round. Looking from the waterfall, the visitors can see the Tewada Peak
1123 meters above sea level.
What to Do
Trekking, swimming, caving.
Facilities
Headquarters - accommodation, visitors center, parking
Accommodation
There is no accommodation in the park at this time apart from a camp site.
Tents and sleeping bags can be hired on spot.
Transport
By car from Suphanburi.
More information
Department
of National Parks -
Phu Toei page
- more detailed information on attractions, accommodation, online
reservations, facilities etc.
Map
of Phu
Teoi National Park
Map of Phu Teoi National Park
Truly Unseen: Phu Toei National Park
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