Khao Sok National Park

4.8creator rating

National Park in Tha Khanon€€

Surat Thani, Thailand

About

A vast protected rainforest in southern Thailand featuring ancient trees, towering limestone mountains, and the expansive Cheow Lan Lake. It feels like a wild, magical landscape untouched by time.

Written from public posts on TikTok. Updated Sep 2026.

Worth it?

Nature lovers who want more than a beach in southern Thailand should consider Khao Sok. The draws are Cheow Lan Lake, limestone karst formations and old rainforest, with monkeys and elephants among the wildlife. The most distinctive way to see it is to sleep on the water in a floating bungalow,. Prices are moderate.

Before you go

  • Look at a floating stay such as 500 Rai Floating Resort, which has villas on the lake.
  • Keep an eye out for monkeys and elephants.

Highlights

  • Cheow Lan Lake
  • Ancient tropical rainforest
  • Limestone karst formations
  • Wildlife viewing including monkeys and elephants
  • Floating bungalow stays

Details

Address
Surat Thani, Thailand
Coordinates
8.97771, 98.63819

Good to know

Khao Sok National Park is a national park in Tha Khanon, Thailand. A vast protected rainforest in southern Thailand featuring ancient trees, towering limestone mountains, and the expansive Cheow Lan Lake. It feels like a wild, magical landscape untouched by time.

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