Sai Yok National Park closes attractions due to heavy rain

Khaosod•Society•8d ago

Reader Briefing

Sai Yok National Park has temporarily closed several tourist attractions and suspended water activities due to dangerously high and violent water levels in the Kwai Noi River.

•Heavy rain in Kanchanaburi Province caused the Kwai Noi River to rise rapidly with violent, murky red currents.
•Sai Yok National Park closed Sai Yok Yai Waterfall, Sai Yok Noi Waterfall, Lawa Cave, and Daowadung Cave.
•All raft overnight stays and water activities are suspended to prevent danger to lives and property.
•Park officials are monitoring water levels 24 hours a day starting September 30, 2026.

Overview

•Heavy rain in Kanchanaburi Province caused the Kwai Noi River to have high, rapidly increasing water levels with murky red and violent currents.
•Water overflowed into several areas within Sai Yok National Park, including the viewpoint in front of the waterfall and the suspension bridge.
•Sai Yok National Park closed Sai Yok Yai Waterfall, Sai Yok Noi Waterfall, Lawa Cave, and Daowadung Cave starting today until the situation returns to normal.
•Sai Yok National Park suspended water activities and overnight stays on rafts to prevent danger to tourists and citizens.
•Sai Yok National Park implemented an emergency plan to handle floods and protect natural resources and the environment.
•Staff from Sai Yok National Park are maintaining a 24-hour watch and closely monitoring water levels.
•The situation report and monitoring efforts were noted on September 30, 2026.

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Key Entities

Organization

Sai Yok National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรโยค)ℹ️

The authority that ordered the closure of tourist attractions and implemented emergency flood plans.

Place

Kanchanaburi Province(จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the heavy rain and flooding occurred.

Kwai Noi River(แม่น้ำแควน้อย)

The river experiencing high, violent, and murky red water levels.

Sai Yok Yai Waterfall(น้ำตกไทรโยคใหญ่)

A tourist attraction in Sai Yok National Park that is temporarily closed.

Sai Yok Noi Waterfall(น้ำตกไทรโยคน้อย)ℹ️

A tourist attraction in Sai Yok National Park that is temporarily closed.

Lawa Cave(ถ้ำละว้า)

A tourist attraction in Sai Yok National Park that is temporarily closed.

Daowadung Cave(ถ้ำดาวดึงส์)

A tourist attraction in Sai Yok National Park that is temporarily closed.