Waterfalls

[pattayadingo]

As the rains will be due before very much longer I am wondering what are the best waterfalls in the Pattaya region ( or the nearest good waterfall).

It seems so long since I went to one and they were up north. Had some fun and good days out at those and for a change I'd like to get out to one from Pattaya.

Any ideas from personal experience as many do not live up to the blurb given out on the web.

Thanks.

[LennyW]

Head to Kanchanaburi for a couple of days, some great spots there, Erawan falls was good but just make sure no rain is forecast!! I got caught in a rainstorm on the way down, level 5 i think, complete river all the way then!!!, scary, but good scary!!

I went to one down near Rayong, cant remember the name but it was a bit of a let down anyway after Kanchanaburi.

Edited February 21, 2012 by LennyW

[Dorkers]

Couple down near Chanthaburi

Krating Waterfall isn't too impressive, but very popular for the locals and is in a good natural setting - ie only one little picnic area, very cold water!

Another one just past chanthaburi is again very popular - has loads of fish in it that you can feed and they swim all around you. It is called Plew Waterfall, is very close to the road to Trat. Has a few levels to it, not a bad spot!

Hope that helps...

[pattayadingo]

Thanks guys for the info

[Bangkokhatter]

Kanchanaburi is about 3.5 hrs from Patts, but well worth a weekend away, Erawan is very good and a few others around the area to take in. Got a few bars in the area for the night time also

[Gone]

I hear they might be turning the water on at the Dolphin round-about soon. Ok but in all seriousness the rainy season is not until June anyways and yes folks are right Kanchanaburi is nice for more then just the water-falls.

Seasons in Pattaya http://pattaya.voyag...ps/weather.html

This site also has the link to the water-falls at: Chantathen Waterfall

Edited February 22, 2012 by Gone

[Pattayapope]

A few good ones I have visted in the past

Klang (Rayong) Khao Chamao - 1 hr from Pattaya

Nakorn Nayok - 3 hour from Pattaya

Khao Yai - 3 hour from Pattaya

Most have an enterance fee but if you visit in the sameday you only pay once, best to have a Thai driving license and you pay local price.