Things to Do · Nature & Wildlife

Thailand National Parks: Erawan Waterfalls, Khao Sok Lake & Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries

Swim in Erawan's 7-tier travertine pools, sleep on floating rafts in Khao Sok's Cheow Lan Lake, and spot wild elephants in Kui Buri and Khao Yai.

By the ThailandStarter Editorial Team · Fact-checked · Updated 2026-10-27

150+ National Parks Protecting Rainforests, Cloud Peaks & Coral Reefs

Beyond its beaches, Thailand preserves ancient rainforests at Khao Sok (Cheow Lan Lake) and Khao Yai, 2,565-meter cloud forests on Doi Inthanon, turquoise travertine cascades at Erawan, and wild elephant grasslands at Kui Buri National Park.