Than Bok Khorani National Park
National Park Coastal national park with waterfalls and limestone islands
In Krabi province, Than Bok Khorani National Park combines limestone karsts, mangrove channels, freshwater pools and small caves; visitors kayak mangroves, swim in clear pools and take boat trips to nearby offshore islets.
Than Bok Khorani National Park is a protected area in Krabi province, southern Thailand, that conserves lowland rainforest, limestone karst and freshwater systems. The park is noted for its karst hills, forested valleys and accessible natural pools.
The park’s waterfalls and tiered pools are the principal attractions, with short trails and picnic areas allowing day visitors to swim and explore the forest. The landscape combines karst outcrops with dense lowland vegetation and is popular for short hikes and nature observation.
The protected area was established to preserve the karst and forest ecosystems and to provide recreational opportunities close to the Andaman coastal zone. The park lies inland in Krabi province’s Ao Luek district, reachable by road from Krabi town and other coastal communities.
- Day trips: Clear freshwater pools and short walking trails make the park a popular day-visit destination from Krabi town.
- Best time to visit: Best visited during the dry season when tracks and pools are most accessible and water is clearer for swimming.
What to See #
- Than Bok Khorani Waterfall: A multi-tiered freshwater waterfall and natural pool that is the park's most visited feature, suitable for swimming in calmer months.
How to Get to Than Bok Khorani National Park #
Than Bok Khorani National Park (Krabi province) is reached by road from Krabi town: drive east on Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) toward Ao Luek/Ao Nang and follow local roads/signs to the park - the drive is roughly 25-35 km from Krabi town (about 30-45 minutes by car depending on traffic). There is no train service; local minivans or buses from Krabi bus terminal toward Ao Luek will get you to the general area where you can take a short taxi or motorbike ride (a few hundred metres to a couple of kilometres) to the park entrance.
Best Time to Visit Than Bok Khorani National Park #
Visit between November and April when weather and sea conditions are most favourable for exploring the park.
Weather & Climate near Than Bok Khorani National Park #
Than Bok Khorani National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2121 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The driest month with just 29 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (233 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (341 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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