Travel like the wind : Suchart Choolee
Life’s journey presents countless questions to ponder. Every day offers comparisons for our contemplation, and when we reach a crossroads, we must choose a path and commit to a destination.
Undeniably, we all yearn for a space of security—a stable career that drives our lives forward.
Yet, another world within us calls for tranquility, a desire to immerse ourselves amidst forests and mountains, to listen to the whispers of all things around us. Gazing at old photographs becomes merely a fleeting scene, a recollection of the many things that have passed.
The image of mountains, rivers, a butterfly, and a bright-eyed child takes us back to a simpler time.
It reminds us of nature’s truths: water inevitably flows from high to low
In the forest, some trees must fall to the passage of time, but from their decay, new seeds sprout, grow branches, and bear fruit in their place. A child gazing intently at a fluttering butterfly is a beautiful portrait of nature, a moment of pure admiration.Though some things erode with time, rebirth and new growth always emerge as replacements.Therefore, we should learn to travel through life “like the wind”—accepting change, learning from decay, and cherishing the beauty of new beginnings.
Information: Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam
- Location: Located at Ban Tha Dan, Hin Tang Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province, approximately 18 kilometers northeast of Nakhon Nayok town.
- Construction: A Royal Initiative Project of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) to solve the problem of acid soil and alleviate flooding in the Nakhon Nayok area. Construction began in 1999 and was completed in 2006.
- Size: It is the longest Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) dam in Thailand and the world.
- Crest Length: 2,720 meters
- Height: 93 meters
- Reservoir Capacity: 224 million cubic meters
- Tourism: Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam is a popular tourist destination in Nakhon Nayok, offering various activities for visitors to experience nature.
- View from the Dam Crest: Visitors can drive or take the tram service to the top of the dam to enjoy spectacular views of the reservoir and the surrounding Khao Yai mountain range.
- Boat Trips to Waterfalls: Long-tail boat services are available to take tourists into the reservoir to discover hidden natural beauty, such as Khao Chong Lom Waterfall and Pha Ngam Ngon Waterfall.
- These are especially beautiful during the rainy season when the water levels are high.
- Water Activities: Activities like kayaking or swimming are available in designated areas.
- Photography: It’s a stunning location for photography, both on the dam crest and within the scenic reservoir.
Tourism Agency
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT): This is the main state enterprise responsible for promoting Thailand’s tourism industry, both domestically and internationally. For specific information about Nakhon Nayok, you can contact the TAT Nakhon Nayok Office.
4. References
- Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam Information:
- Royal Irrigation Department
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (tourismthailand.org)
- Tourism Agency Information:
- Official website of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tat.or.th)
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