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Khao Laem National Park  -  Vajiralongkorn Reservoir  
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 Description:   Formerly known as Khao Laem Dam, Vajiralongkorn Dam is one of major dams in Thailand. It is a rockfill dam made of reinforced concrete, measured 92 metres high, 10-metre-wide weir and stretch 1,019 metres across the Khwae Noi River. The main purpose is to generate hydro electricity as well as collect flood water and supply water for agriculture. The construction of the dam creates a scenic lake you should take a cruise along to enjoy the views. Floating rafts are also available for overnight stays.

Contact: Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), tel. 0 3459 9077 ext. 2502 and 2506, 0 3459 8030 or Bangkok, Tel. 0 2436 6046 – 8

Getting there: The dam is located at Tambon Tha Khanun, 153 km. from Kanchanaburi on Highway 323
 
 Province   Kanchanaburi  Direction:      
 District   Sangkhla Buri     
 City   Tha Kha-nun  Comments:    Official Web:    
 Genre   Scenary      Related links:      
 Best exposure   AM-PM          
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 Opening time   n/a          
 Entry fee   NP fee     GPS :   15.01857 N 98.579378 E  
                     
                     
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SUB-SITES PICTURES:    
Vajiralongkorn reservoir (all)  Chokdee Supan view point
 Floating houses  Kroeng Krawia Lake View Point
Ranti Bridge Viewpoint Thimonghta
 Village  xx
 

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