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Khao Tha Phet Wildlife Conservation Development

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 06.00 - 18.00

Khao Tha Phet Wildlife Conservation Development Located in Mueang District, with an area of 2,906 rai, 210 meters above sea level, declared a National Reserved Forest in 1965 using the name Khao Tha Phet Forest Park. Subsequently, the Wildlife Conservation Division has announced the establishment of a nature education center. and wildlife in 1976

Currently renamed to Khao Tha Phet Wildlife Conservation Development and Promotion Station inside the development station It is a dry evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest, with Takhian sand, Kolan, Krabok, Daeng Rattan. Surrounding the area is shady with many large trees. and can also find animals living in the station such as deer, wild boar, bulbul, carnivorous warbler, small warbler.

On the top of the mountain, you can see the surrounding scenery around Surat. and is the location of Phra That Si Surat under the Royal Patronage Built in 1957, it is the first sanctuary of the Don villagers. Later, the relic was damaged with a crack at the base. The relics were then demolished and rebuilt into a tall, slender shape that resembled a candle. It is a beautiful architecture.

inside the development station There is a walkway for nature study 800 meters with a sign that conveys the meaning. You can walk and study nature on your own. There is also a tent for tourists. but must bring your own tent By writing a letter to the head of Khao Tha Phet Wildlife Conservation Development and Promotion Station, PO Box 29, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province 84000.

How to get there: 6 kilometers from the city on the Surat Thani-Ban Nasan route. From the main road, there is a junction on the left. to the office for another 1.5 kilometers.

Category: Nature and Wildlife