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Haew Suwat Waterfall

Thailand

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The most well-known waterfall in Khao Yai National Park is Haew Suwat. It is famous for being the location for Leonardo DiCaprio's waterfall dive in the movie ‘The Beach’ back in 2000.

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  1. 1Haew Suwat Waterfall

    Welcome to Haew Suwat Waterfall, an awe-inspiring hydrological feature located deep within the verdant embrace of Khao Yai National Park. Established in 1962, Khao Yai is Thailand's first national park and currently holds the…

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  2. 2The Descent and Forest Ecology

    The journey to the base of Haew Suwat requires navigating a steep, winding staircase constructed of stone and reinforced concrete. This descent is not merely a logistical requirement; it is a vertical transect through the varying…

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  3. 3The 20-Meter Basalt Plunge

    Arriving at the primary viewing platform near the basin, you are confronted with the magnificent focal point of our journey: the twenty-meter plunge of Haew Suwat. The Lam Takhong River, having gathered momentum across the…

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  4. 4The Cinematic Illusion

    Standing here at the basin, it is impossible to ignore the site's intersection with global pop culture. In the year 2000, this exact location was immortalized in Danny Boyle's film 'The Beach.' In a pivotal scene, Leonardo…

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  5. 5The View from Behind the Veil

    During periods of lower water flow, specifically in the dry season spanning from December to May, a unique spatial feature of Haew Suwat reveals itself. If you observe the cliff face closely, you will notice a significant recess…

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  6. 6Hydrological Seasons

    To fully comprehend Haew Suwat, one must understand that it is not a static monument, but a highly dynamic hydrological system deeply governed by Thailand's monsoonal climate. The appearance, sound, and sheer physical power of…

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  7. 7The Lam Takhong River Journey

    As the turbulent water from the plunge pool finds its exit, it resumes its journey as the Lam Takhong River, snaking its way down the gorge away from the falls. Our gaze now follows the water downstream. …

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  8. 8Haew Suwat Waterfall

    As we prepare to turn our backs to the plunging waters and begin the arduous ascent back up the stone staircase, the magnitude of Haew Suwat solidifies in the mind. The climb back to the rim of the gorge is physically demanding,…

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What is Haew Suwat Waterfall?

Haew Suwat Waterfall is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationThailand
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates14.4356, 101.4142
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