Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park Park

Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park is a protected area on Thailand’s Andaman coast in Phang Nga province that conserves coastal forest, mangroves, beaches and lowland hills. The park includes shoreline and inland forested areas adjoining the resort town of Khao Lak.

The park encompasses sandy beaches, shoreline forest, freshwater streams and small waterfalls such as Lam Ru waterfall, plus walking trails and viewpoints over the Andaman Sea. Visitors combine short nature walks with beach visits and coastal scenery; the nearby town of Khao Lak provides accommodation and services.

The park was established to protect coastal and terrestrial habitats and to maintain local biodiversity and scenic coastline. Management focuses on balancing visitor use along the coast with conservation of mangroves and inland forest.

The park lies on Thailand’s west coast in Phang Nga province, immediately north of the more developed resort areas of southern Phuket and adjacent to the town of Khao Lak.

• Best time to visit: Best visited in the dry season from roughly November to April when trails and beaches are most accessible.
• Seasonal access: Coastal sections and lowland forests can be affected by the southwest monsoon from May to October, reducing access to some trails and beaches.

The park is reached by road from Takua Pa and the Khao Lak resort area; it is approximately 70 km north of Phuket by highway. Most visitors travel by car or organized tour vans from nearby towns; the nearest major airport is Phuket International Airport (approx. 1.5-2 hours by road).

• Arrival is commonly by road; plan transfers from Takua Pa or Khao Lak town and check local bus timetables.
• Early morning is best for beaches and for the national park's coastal viewpoints before tour groups arrive.
• Respect signs marking protected turtle nesting areas on beaches - avoid flash photography and keep distance during nesting season.