FIO Opens 9 Forest Parks Across Thailand for Eco-Tourism and Nature Therapy
The Forest Industry Organization invites travellers to relax at 9 eco-tourism forest parks across Thailand, focusing on nature therapy for body and mind.
The Forest Industry Organization (FIO) has opened 9 eco-tourism sites across Thailand, allowing travellers looking to rest their body and mind to experience nature up close. Mr Chanudom Phetsang, Deputy Director, Acting Director and Spokesperson of the FIO, stated that Thai travel trends are increasingly focusing on restoring the body, mind and spirit. Consequently, economic forest plantations managed by the FIO have been developed into nature-therapy retreats spread across the northern, central and southern regions. Interested visitors can enquire for further details during official working days and hours.
What is nature therapy and why are Thais increasingly interested?
The FIO spokesperson explained that natural areas suitable for therapy must be peaceful, safe and allow visitors to clearly hear their own inner voice alongside the sounds of nature. The trees and surrounding atmosphere help relieve stress, depression and anxiety, while boosting immunity to leave the body feeling refreshed and revitalised.
The FIO is a state enterprise overseeing a wide range of responsibilities, from promoting economic forest plantations, developing the timber industry business, and restoring natural resources and the environment, to conserving and caring for Thai elephants. Drawing on its nationwide resource base, the organisation has selected forest parks with strong potential to develop into eco-tourism destinations, designing buildings and facilities to blend in with nature as much as possible so that guests can truly experience the natural environment.
9 forest parks across Thailand to suit every travel style
The 9 eco-tourism destinations of the FIO each have distinct highlights depending on their local terrain. Some are notable for their pine forests, others feature waterfalls and mountains, and one serves as a learning centre for the Thai elephant way of life, allowing travellers to choose a location according to their preferences and the purpose of their stay.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Salawin Forest Park | Mae Hong Son Province |
| Doi Bo Luang Forest Park | Chiang Mai Province, notable for its natural pine forests |
| Ban Wat Chan Forest Park | Chiang Mai Province |
| Mae Chaem Forest Park | Chiang Mai Province |
| Mae Lamao Forest Park | Tak Province |
| Khao Krayang Forest Park | Phitsanulok Province, notable for its forested mountains and waterfalls |
| Kapoe Forest Park | Ranong Province |
| Khlong Thong Forest Park | Krabi Province |
| National Elephant Institute under the Royal Patronage | Lampang Province, notable for the way of life and natural habitat of elephants |
| Further enquiries | Tel. 0 2282 3243 during official working days and hours, or via the Forest Industry Organization Facebook Fanpage |
This news is of interest to travellers looking for affordable accommodation close to nature, as well as tour organisers and hotel professionals in the areas surrounding the 9 forest parks, who can use this information to develop and recommend eco-tourism itineraries to their clients.