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Thum Khao Wong Forest Park
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Thum Khao Wong Forest Park is located in Moo 3, Ban Rai District, Ban Rai Ampur, Uthai Thani Province. Thum Khao Wong is a forest park of 8,125 rais in Pa Huai Tha Kuai and Pa Huai Kra Wen Forest Reserve. It was gazetted by Royal Forest Department on 9 December 2001

Topography
The area is mountainous and the key features are Khao Chong Lom (Valley of the wind) and Khao Roop Chang (Elephant shape). The total mountain area is about 2,500 rais and the highest peak is 637 metres above sea level. Two mountains are separated by plateau of 1,000 rais. The forest park consists mainly of steep mountains about 35% of the area. The forest on the mountain is still in good condition and home to many wildlife species. Furthermore, the forest park is also wathershed of Huai Mor Kow stream which runs through Ban Rai Ampur. Streams run all year round in Khao Chong Lom area.

Flora and Fauna
The area of Khao Roop Chang and Khao Chong Lom is mostly Mixed Deciduous forest except on the mountain top area. The area near the top of the mountain is patchy moist Mixed Deciduous forest. Tree species found here are Afzelia xylocarpa, Lagerstroemia cuspidate, Lagerstroemia tomentosa,, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Syzygium glaucum, Dalbergia oliveri, Syzygium cumini, Meliosma pinnata, Schleichera oleosa, Stereochilus neuranthum, Adenanthera pavonina, Protium serratum, Millettia brandisiana, Croton argyratus, Dillenia Spp, and Oroxylum indicum for example. Dry Evergree forest is found in mountain crevice and the valley near the stream. In the rainy season the forest become moist evergreen forest. Many Undergrowth species thrive here include vine, orchid, fern and bamboo spp. Herb species found in the area are Critakarua shanica, a local medicine for detoxic and relieve fever, is also f Piper betle, Piper interruptum, Tinospora crispa, Stephania venosa, Stephania pierrei, Diospyros mollis, Zingiber spectabile, Persicaria acuminata, Streblus asper, Anamirta cocculus, in the area. Other herb species include Smilax china, Derris elliptica, Ventilago denticulata andPiper betle. Many wildlife are still found living on the mountain today such as Serow, Civet, Palm Civet, Wild Pig, Junglefowl, Butterfly Lizard, Pheasant, Macaque, Barking Deer, Monitor, Pangolin, Mongoose, Squirrel, Treeshrew, Hare, Mole, Bamboo Rat, Bat and Snakes etc.


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Tourist Attractions
 
Khao Wong Big Cave
This cave is situated in the east of Khao Chong Lom. It is a big limestone cave. A stairway from the entrance leading to a beautiful cave inside that consist of four distinct chambers. Each one has various forms of stalactites and stalagmites.
Activities : - Nature trail study - Mineral water bath - Animal Watching - Cave/Geological Touring
 
Khao Wong Cave
Khao Wong Cave is located in the west of Khao Roop Chang about 100 metres from the road. It is a special attraction that most tourists must visit first. The area is shady by trees along the corridor between other dozen smaller caves. Stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave are brownish and white-cream and when reflecting the light it shows diamond-glowing look.
Activities : - Nature trail study - Mineral water bath - Animal Watching
 
Pra U-bosod Cave (Pagoda Cave)
This big cave is located in the South of Khao Roop Chang. It consists of one spacious cave and other small caves inside limestone mountain. Every cave has its own beautiful stalactites and stalagmites setting.
Activities : - Nature trail study - Mineral water bath - Animal Watching - Cave/Geological Touring
 
Pu Wai Cave
Pu Wai cave is located in limestone mountain in the west of Khao Chong Lom. The area inside the cave is spacious consisting of elaborate stalactites and stalagmites. Those ones possess various forms of beauty. Some look like waterfall while another look just like Chinese godmother standing on a stalagmite.
Activities : - Mineral water bath - Animal Watching - Cave/Geological Touring
 
Tep Malee Cave
The cave is located in the west of Khao Chong Lom about 50 metres from Pu Wai Cave. Stalactites and stalagmites in the cave are set elaborately. Those ones glitter like glowing diamond.
Activities : - Mineral water bath - Animal Watching - Cave/Geological Touring

Contact Address and How to go?
  Contact Address
  Thum Khao Wong Forest Park
Amphur Ban Rai Uthai Thani
 
  How to go?
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Traveling to the area of Khao Roop Chang and Khao Chong Lom is very convenient by using a sealed road, hi-way no. 3011, from Uthai Thani to Ban Rai Ampur. Then follow a local hi-way Ban Rai-Ban E Lupe around 6 kms. Turn left to the local road passing Khao Roop Chang and end at Khao Chong Lom around Pu Wai Cave. The total distance from Ban Rai Ampur town hall, Uthai Thani Province, is only 15 kms.


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  2. Children(0 - < 14 years old): Baht50-200.-/person (depends on national park)

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