It is about 159 kms away from Kanchanaburi on route 323. There are a lot of natural attractions worth visiting such as Pha Tat Waterfall, Hin Dad Hot Springs etc. It places a lot of National Parks and the World heritage The Yai Naresuan Sanctuary Park is located in this district as well. Beside limestone waterfalls, which are the major attractions in the area, an overnight stay in comfortable resorts or raft-house also offer a relaxing holiday for visitors.

Khao Laem Dam
 

This hydro-electric dam is situated on Kwai Noi River, 6 kms north of Thong Pha Phum or 165 kms north of Kanchanaburi.  The dam is 1,019 meters long and 92 meters inches high, forms a great reservoir and the scenic beauty of lake which placed several raft and resort complexes offer opportunities for boat rides, swimming and fishing.

Kroeng Kra Via Waterfall

This roadside waterfall, 32 kms north of Thong Pha Phum, is often visited by passers-by.  The water cascades down a limestone rock face under shady trees.  It is most beautiful during the rainy season.

Dai Chong Thong Waterfall

Travel  2 kms beyond Kroeng Krawia Waterfall, then turn left and go on for 6 kms.  It is rather a large waterfall which cascades down towards Khao Laem Dam.

Pha Tat Waterfall

This huge waterfall in the area of the national park is easily accessble.  Visitors can travel north of Thong Pha Phum along route 323 and turn right at km 105, then go on for 12 kms to the waterfall.

Hin Dat Hot Spring

This hot spring with a pond for bathing is at km 107 of route 323 or 2 kms beyong the entrance to Pha Tat Waterfall.  It was discovered beside the stream by a Japanese soldier during the Second World War.

Thung Nang Kruan Waterfall

Located in Tambon Chala, about 190  kilometers from Kanchanaburi town. Visitors should have  4-wheel-drive vehicles to travel along Thong Pha Phum -Sangkhlaburi route and take the right turn of 15  kilometers at km. 26, and some 3 kilometers on foot with local guide.

Pilok Mine

Some 70 kms west of Thong Pha Phum no route 3272, there was once a lot of mining of wolfram and tin in the Tanaosi Mountain range marking the Thai-Burmese border.  Nowadays, temperate fruit and decorative winter plants can be seen and bought at Pilok and the villages en route.  Visitors are advised to take four-wheeled drive cars for travelling along this route.

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