Waterfall Travel Guide

Waterfall Travel Guide

     It is widely known that the peak time for relaxing around waterfalls is during the rainy season, so anyone who plans to visit a waterfall should be careful about the water level and forest water. If there is heavy rainfall in that area or in the forest upstream for a long time, the water changes from clear to cloudy, which means that a flash flood is heading your way. So get out of the water and go to a safer area, higher up the bank. Travelers must consider their safety to prevent the occurrence of unexpected dangers.

      Tourists who plan to visit a waterfall should be careful about the water level and forest water

Preparation

• Stay informed about the waterfall travel period;
• Prepare spare clothes and appropriate shoes; 
• Be careful about moisture and possible bumps to phones and cameras.

Precautions 

1. Alcohol should not be consumed because intoxication increases the risk of drowning or falling from the edge of a waterfall, and shattered glass bottles are also harmful to others and nature;
2. Respect others who want to be in touch with nature;
3. Do not dispose of garbage anywhere except the containers provided. If possible, help collect waste from the site to make the natural source beautiful forever;
4. Eat in the area designated by the national park, but not in the waterfall area;
5. Strictly adhere to the posted warnings, such as "Do not play in this area," as it may cause harm to the pool or stream;
6. Do not climb rocks or jump from the waterfall layer, as dangerous rocks or deep holes could be hidden beneath the surface;
7. In case of heavy rain, the water in the stream may turn cloudy when a flood is on the way, so get out of the water immediately;
8. In winter, the water is much colder than people expect, so it is not recommended to play in the water, as it may cause cramps;
9. A person who cannot swim is supposed to wear a life jacket;
10. In emergency cases, call the hotline at 1362 and 1669.

Source: National Parks of Thailand, Seam Nakhasatien Building, 7th-9th Floor, 61 Phaholyothin Road, Lat Yao Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10900  
Tel. +66 2562 0760

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