Thailand National Park Fees for Foreigners: THB 100 to 500
As a foreign adult, expect THB 200 at a Group 2 park such as Khao Sok, THB 300 at Erawan or Doi Inthanon, and THB 500 at the Similan Islands. Khao Yai and the Phi Phi islands charge a special THB 400. Plan Similan trips around its closure from 16 May to 14 October.
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Expect THB 200 at a Group 2 park such as Khao Sok, THB 300 at Erawan or Doi Inthanon, and THB 500 at the Similan Islands. Khao Yai and Phi Phi add a special THB 400 at some sites.
What you pay by park group
Your park’s group sets the price, and a child pays half.
| Group | Foreign adult | Foreign child |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | THB 100 | THB 50 |
| Group 2 | THB 200 | THB 100 |
| Group 3 | THB 300 | THB 150 |
| Group 4 | THB 500 | THB 250 |
The Similan and Surin Islands are the Group 4 parks, and Erawan and Doi Inthanon sit in Group 3. Anyone without Thai nationality pays the foreigner rate.
The popular parks
| Park | Foreign adult | Foreign child |
|---|---|---|
| Khao Yai, base | THB 200 | THB 100 |
| Khao Yai, special sites | THB 400 | THB 200 |
| Erawan | THB 300 | THB 150 |
| Doi Inthanon | THB 300 | THB 150 |
| Phi Phi, base | THB 200 | THB 100 |
| Phi Phi islands, special | THB 400 | THB 200 |
| Similan Islands | THB 500 | THB 250 |
| Khao Sok | THB 200 | THB 100 |
For what to see and how to get there, read our guides to Khao Yai, Khao Sok and Doi Inthanon.
Phi Phi: read the total before you pay
Phi Phi has a base fee and a special charge, so check the total on your e-ticket. The base fee is THB 200 for an adult and THB 100 for a child. The special charge at Ko Phi Phi Don, Ko Phi Phi Le and Ko Mai Phai is THB 400 and THB 200.
Khao Yai: the waterfalls cost extra
The special charge applies on the stretch between the Noen Hom gate and the Chao Pho Khao Yai shrine gate, which includes Heo Narok Waterfall, Heo Suwat Waterfall and the Pa Deo Die Cliffs. It is THB 400 per adult and THB 200 per child. One ticket covers a single day.
Driving in
A car adds THB 30 and a motorcycle THB 20 on top of the person fee.
Children and seniors
Children under 3 go in free. From 3 to 14, or up to 140 cm tall, a child pays the child rate. The senior exemption covers Thais only, so foreign seniors pay the adult rate. For a family trip, see Thailand with kids.
When the parks close
The marine parks close longest.
| Park and site | Closed |
|---|---|
| Similan Islands, whole park | 16 May to 14 October |
| Surin Islands | 16 May to 14 October |
| Maya Bay, Loh Samah and Lo Ko bays, Phi Phi | 1 August to 30 September |
At Phi Phi only those three bays close and the rest of the park stays open. Khao Yai closes some waterfall and trail sections during the wet months.
Heading to the islands? See our guides to Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe and the Similan Islands.
Before you go
Buy your ticket ahead on the QueQ app for Khao Yai, Erawan, Doi Inthanon, Similan or Phi Phi. It takes debit card, credit card, cross-bank bill payment or PromptPay. Show the QR code to the officer and carry the ticket while you tour the park. For Erawan, read Erawan Falls fee, buses and trains.
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- Theerasu Saijampah
- Balaji Duvaragamani
Not confirmed: Phi Phi: how the THB 400 special charge and the THB 200 base fee combine is not confirmed. Read the e-ticket total before you pay. Special charges at Ang Thong, Lanta and Koh Samet: the 19 September 2022 notice names these parks, but no amount was read.
Common questions
How much do foreigners pay to enter a Thai national park?
The fee climbs with the group. A foreign adult pays THB 100 in Group 1, THB 200 in Group 2, THB 300 in Group 3 and THB 500 in Group 4. A child pays half.
Do foreigners with a work permit or residence card pay the Thai price?
Anyone without Thai nationality counts as a foreigner under the regulation. Both the senior exemption and the national-day waiver name Thais.
Which national parks close in the rainy season?
The Similan and Surin Islands shut from 16 May to 14 October. At Phi Phi, Maya Bay and two other bays close from 1 August to 30 September.
Are children free at national parks?
Children under 3 enter free. From age 3 to 14, or up to 140 cm tall, a child pays the child rate.
How do I pay the national park fee?
Buy e-tickets on the QueQ app for Khao Yai, Erawan, Doi Inthanon, Similan and Phi Phi. Payment works by debit card, credit card, cross-bank bill payment or PromptPay.
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Sources and reader comments
Official legal texts (Gazette, government portals):
- DNP news, 2 Jun 2022: national park fee rates by group (four groups), summarising the Gazette regulation (opens in a new tab)
- DNP portal, park page: Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi (fee boxes, read from the page images) (opens in a new tab)
- DNP portal, park page: Khao Yai (fee boxes, read from the page images) (opens in a new tab)
- DNP portal, park page: Mu Ko Similan (season dates, fee box) (opens in a new tab)
- DNP news, 2022: statement on the 19 Sep 2022 notice naming five parks with a special service charge (opens in a new tab)
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- Royal Gazette vol 138 special 301 ง, 9 Dec 2021: DNP regulation on service charges in national parks B.E. 2564 (DNP-hosted copy) (opens in a new tab)
- Royal Gazette 9 Jan 2026: DNP announcement closing tourism and overnight stays in national parks and forest parks, B.E. 2569 (annex dated 18 Dec 2025) (opens in a new tab)
- DNP news, 21 Dec 2022: national park e-ticket through the QueQ app from 1 Jan 2023 (opens in a new tab)
- Government Public Relations Department (PRD), 30 Jul 2024: Maya Bay and nearby areas to close for rehabilitation (opens in a new tab)
Company and press pages (not official sources):
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