If you want to see a side of Thailand that most foreign visitors miss, Phlio Waterfall (น้ำตกพลิ้ว) in Chanthaburi is the perfect introduction. Set inside Namtok Phlio National Park, it’s a wide, gentle waterfall surrounded by thick green jungle — and the clear pool below is home to hundreds of soft-shelled turtles and fish that you can watch as you cool off.
Why visit Phlio Waterfall
- Easy for everyone. A flat, shaded path of about 1 km leads from the entrance to the falls — suitable for families and older travellers.
- Swim with the fish. The lower pool is a popular, safe place to paddle and swim. Buying a bag of vegetables at the entrance to feed the fish is a local tradition.
- History in the jungle. Near the falls stands a stone pyramid and a small temple built by King Rama V in memory of his queen — a peaceful, photogenic spot.
Good to know
Bring water shoes if you have them — the rocks can be slippery — and pack a picnic. There are food stalls near the entrance, but options thin out in the afternoon.
Phlio pairs beautifully with a wider trip around Chanthaburi: the riverside old town, the gem market, and fruit orchards bursting with durian and rambutan in the summer months.
Make it easy
Chanthaburi is best explored at your own pace rather than by public bus. We can arrange a private van and English-speaking driver from Bangkok or Pattaya, plan the route, and have you at the falls early before the crowds. Ask us to plan your Chanthaburi day trip →
