| New trail to a Waterfall Loei Thailand Travel Guide |
 Phu Kradueng National Park opens up its new trekking route at the south of the Park, which takes in the bamboo jungle and Tad Rong waterfall, an enormous, steep cascade with an abundance of water. The waterfall measures 40 metres in width and 50 metres in height. It was named “Tad Rong” (Cry of the Water) due to the sound of the water crashing on to the rocks below.
According to the TAT’s Loei Office, the route also has historical importance. It was used as a link to Phetchabun province by the Free Thai Group during WWII to escape the invasion of Japanese soldiers.
There are a several rapids, pre-historic paintings and also panoramic viewpoints along the route. For details, call 042-871333 or 811405.
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Khao Kor district in Phetchabun revs up again to welcome the rafting season along the Kek River.
Rafting routes will be set up in and around Thung Salang Luang National Park. The resort will be run by the local authorities, thus keeping prices considerably lower than those offered by the private sector. The governor confirms that the resort will be ready to welcome visitors in time for the traditional tourist season. 
The local authorities in Trang’s Rasada district are planning to open up a few caves to entice adventurous tourists to the area. With support from the Province and Tambon Administration Offices, the caves to be opened are Tham Namlod, on the border of Thungsong district, Nakhon Si Thammarat; Tham Praya Pichai; Tham Wangmoo and Tham Phra Phut.
The local government has also poured Bt1 million into the coffers to develop tourist facilities for Tham Praya Pichai, which will allow for building a path inside the cave. Funding for similar upgrading in the other caves is still being sought. 