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Ko
Nai Luang or Ko Phlap Phla is a small island in Khuean Kaeng Krachan
Reservoir. The island takes its name from the fact that it formerly
housed a pavilion for King Bhumibol, once when he visited Kaeng
Krachan. In 1973, the King visited the area with Queen Sirikit and his
royal family. At that time, a bamboo pavilion was built for them. The
province then built a replica to replace the original version.
Historical photos of the royal visit are also displayed. Flags and
other decorations replicate the event’s atmosphere, when people
welcomed the King, the Queen and the royal family. Visitors will enjoy
the refreshing breeze and relaxing atmosphere of the reservoir. In
addition, the area around Ko Nai Luang has been developed into a
preservation and study area for fresh water fish, where no fishing is
permitted.
Visitors can rent a boat to tour the reservoir.
Contact the restaurants around Kaeng Krachan Dam in the area of Ban Tha
Rua. The boat rental fee is 500-700 baht for 8 passengers. The
excursion takes 1-2 hours. Visitors will enjoy visiting a sling bridge
in the area of Kaeng Krachan’s National Park; as well as Ko Nai Luang
Island, where a replica bamboo pavilion is situated. Besides, the boat
excursion will bring visitors to Ko Som and Ban Phu Khem Homestay
communities.
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