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10 Dams in Thailand That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 15°24′N 101°18′E / 15.4°N 101.3°E / 15.4; 101.3
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1. Naruebodindrachinta Reservoir
2. Kathun Reservoir
3. Cheow Lan Dam (Ratchaprapa Dam)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By deathracer - Montreal, Canada
We did a full day lake excursion with guide with a group of 19 people in 2 vans - The ride from the hotel area of the National park takes about one hour with a bathroom / store break on the way - Long tail excursion (1hr) through the lake system with rock and mountain cliff formations getting more impressive progressively - Lunch stop at a floating resort. Food was very good and portions impressive - Kayaking - Long tail boat to a hiking trail - Our guide pointed out a lot of interesting things on our trek - At end of the hiking trail, a bamboo boat ride (neat) across a small lake - Trek up a steep set of stairs to a really impressive medium size cave where the stalactites sparkle - Return to hotel via trek, long boat, then van Hotel pickup 08:30 and arrive back at hotel around 18:15 Recommended to bring: - Quick dry towel or regular towel - Camera - Bathing suit - Hat for shade - Mosquito repellant - Sun screen - Dry bag for camera (store stop does sell them) - Sturdy sandals with straps or hiking shoes you don’t mind getting wet - Socks!! At least medium length if you want to minimize the chance of getting a leach on you Safety: - The long tail boats are fully equipped with life vests which you must wear - For the bamboo boat ride across the very small lake to the cave, there was only one life vest per boat - For most of the large lake system, there was zero cell phone service for the mainline carrier I was using and I didn’t see anyone else able to use phones. Then on the longtail boats I didn’t see the crew have any portable radios, so I’m not sure how they communicate in an emergency situation
4. Sirikit Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By gingermanc_12 - Stockport, United Kingdom
We travelled up to Sirikit Dam to play the golf course which is superb and really cheap. After playing we went up to the dam where there is a very nice restaurant and some beautiful views. Well worth the 40 minute journey from Uttaradit where we stayed.
5. Bhumibol Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Mikybkk
Amazing construction build in 1966 and a not to be missed place while in Tak province. the areas around the dam is spectacular with gardens and a 18 hole golf course.
6. Kiew Lom Dam
7. Dok Krai Reservoir
8. Srinagarind Dam
9. Kaeng Krachan Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmI4785PU
Not a planned visit but what an amazing detour for an afternoon. Spectacular views of endless mountain ranges and a dam the size of a small sea, dotted with islands and boat tours by local guides, with stops along the way to see crab-eating macaque monkeys which happily board boats in search of food. Just don't try to get too close. The Kaeng Krachan dam is part of Thailand's largest national park. There is a quaint bridge over to one of the islands but access blocked half way across, unfortunately. Also not for the faint hearted or very young children given the movement of the bridge and the minimalistic wire side barrier. Worth seeing (sadly) is the most enormous section of tree trunk which I'm sure has a story to it. Around two metres in diameter and four or five metres in length. The living tree must have been awe-inspiring. In short, if you have your own car and are heading towards Hua Hin from Bangkok as I was, I would highly recommend a detour.
10. The Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By StephT534 - Melbourne, Australia
We took a boat trip on the lake to eat at a restaurant! The facilities are good at many of the “restaurants” including accommodation, water activities and more. There are families that have been granted permission to live on the lake in floating houses which are interesting to see. Most of these families rely on visitors for their income. Worth a visit!
