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“A bit of nature outside Bangkok”

Sept 2023

Each stop will be 300-meter hike with 40-min time allotted by boat drivers.

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Muneer Baloch

Muscat, Oman3,070 contributions

The biggest Dam in Thailand.

May 2013 • Couples

When I was planning my first tour of Thailand, I had no idea about this mighty Dam until my Thai friend told me about it, cause normally you don't find this attraction on You Tube or any other tourist map. But I decided to go there with me friend. It's a nice cool place to explore and enjoy the top of the dam and enjoy the spectacular scenery. There is a small park by the top and from there you can walk a few hundred meters along the top of the dam.You can take a tour bus trip along the top of the dam to fully appreciate the fine views and the scale of the construction.

I recommend that one must also go to the places which are not on the tourist map, there are lots more to explore, no security issues there. there are many untouched areas in Thailand waiting for you.

Written April 8, 2014

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skyquid

Bangkok, Thailand74 contributions

Nice view

Nov 2018 • Family

Very nice view. We rented a club car for an hour (THB 350) it was worth the spend. Would love to go back again.

Written November 13, 2018

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LosBound2014

Vancouver, Canada580 contributions

Big damn, but not spectacular

Apr 2014 • Solo

An interesting drive up to the big dam, one of, if not the largest, dam in Thailand. It was the dry season when I was there, so the lake behind the dam almost empty of water. Would be more exciting to see during the rainy season, I think.

Written September 13, 2014

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TouristHero

Melbourne, Australia111 contributions

Magnificent structure

May 2019 • Friends

The dam itself is impressive and very expansive. You can get a bus ride tour for 30 baht each or an individual self driving golf buggy for 350 baht. to view the dam wall. Has a good coffee shop and other areas to buy some food and refreshments.

Written May 21, 2019

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The longest concrete dam in the world

Aug 2018 • Couples

Khun Dan Prakarnchon Dam is open for visitors to see view over the dam. Can see the view over tha dam. Can see the city of Nakhon Nayok and Khao Yai National Park at tha dam. You can rent a boat to see a waterfall that is deep into the reservoir of the dam. I like this place.

Written March 14, 2019

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Jesada J

97 contributions

Largest dam close to Bangkok

May 2018 • Family

If you plan on a visit to a dam but doesn't want to stay over night, this is the place for you.

It is about 90 minutes drive from Bangkok. Best to visit during the weekday to stay away from the weekend vacationers and tour groups. With the trade off that the shops will be close during the weekday. So, prepare some water to bring with you as it is quite hot.

Toilet is available for a small maintainace fee. If you want some privacy, golf cart is available for rent to ride along the dam ridge. Or you can pay 30 baht for the sightseeing bus along with other folks. You can get a boat trip in the dam for about 300 baht per person but be willing to spend about an hour.

I wouldn't go as far as calling it The best attraction in the area but it is a nice quick stop before visiting the waterfalls.

Written June 1, 2018

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stephankn

Munich, Germany64 contributions

Very long dam

Apr 2018 • Couples

We visited during low water season. The large wall of the dam is impressive. You can rent a golf cart to drive along it. Walking in was not allowed. Nice if you are already in the area. But would not recommend to specifically drive there.

Written April 7, 2018

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Cu'na M

60 contributions

Nice View

Nov 2017 • Solo

There is a small park by the top and from there you can walk a few hundred meters along the top of the dam.

You can also take a boat trip across the lake and up the river behind the dam into Khao Yai.

Written March 19, 2018

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ASEAN-fan

London, UK962 contributions

A big dam, and a big lake

Oct 2014 • Family

Stop by to admire the scale of the civil engineering if this is your thing. The man made lake is huge. Boat trips are offered.

Written November 2, 2014

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tejkumar h

Bangkok, Thailand105 contributions

Good Scenic View

Aug 2014 • Friends

it's 3rd week of Aug and the day we arrived here was quite cloudy day with sun not being hottest, which helped us to look the Dam and surrounding areas in pretty.

Written August 23, 2014

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