KANCHANABURI: Khao Laem National Park in Sangkhla Buri district is gearing up for an influx of tourists over the three-day holiday weekend after entry fees to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country were waived to celebrate Mother's Day and the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother today.
Abhisit Sombatmat, head of the 1,500-square-kilometre national park, said yesterday that more than 30 park officials were ready to ensure convenience and safety for visitors until Monday.
Khao Laem National Park is expected to welcome at least 1,000 visitors a day during the holiday period, he said.
Popular destinations, such as Kroeng Krawia and Dai Chong Tong waterfalls and Phom Pee viewpoint, are still tourist magnets.
All three attractions are located along Highway 323 (Thong Pha Phum-Sangkhla Buri). Another well-known attraction on this route is Saphan Mon, the country's largest wooden bridge spanning the Song Kalia River. On Mother's Day, Thais will have free access to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries nationwide.