National Parks in the Central
Pang Sida National Park, Sakaeo province
Pang Sida national park covers the area of Sa Kaeo provincial town, Wattana Nakorn and Na Dee districts of Prachinburi province. This 844 square kilometers park was declared a national park on 22 February 1982.
The landscape is complex, and contains some high mountains. The fertile forests include moist evergreen forest, dry evergreen forest, dipterocarp forest and grassland which are the important sources of water and streams.
Wild animals found in the park are, for examples, bull, elephant, red bull, tiger, deer, barking deer, bear, warthog, and hornbill.
Tourists can easily see the wild animals living in the nature, like they can in Khao Yai national park.
White-water crocodiles were found in 1991 in the area of Huay Nam Yen forest of Sa Kaeo provincial town. It was believed to be the biggest and the last living place for wild crocodiles in Thailand.
There are several waterfalls, forest trails, stone and rock fields and hills that could be visited.
Accommodations and facilities
There are a few bungalows, camping area and tents for rent, and some food shops.
Information center will provide useful tips for the visitors. They have slides and videos.
How to get there
From Bangkok take a bus or drive to Sa Kaeo, along Bangkok - Aranya Prathet road. Then take the road no. 3462 (Sa Kaeo - Khlong Nam Khiaw, to the north) for 27 km to reach the park headquarters.
Or you can take Bangkok - Aranya Prathet train and get off at Sa Kaeo and continue in a local bus.