Ta Phraya

Lalu  is a new natural attraction of Sakaeo. It is located at Ban Noenkham and Ban Khlong Yang of Tambon Thap Raj. It is approximately 36 km. Away from the town hall. "Lulu" is a Khmer word meaning "pierced" , due to the natural phenomenon of spectacular rock fomations caused by a shallow depression in the ground where soil erosion has produced stranges shapes like city wall, cliff, rocket and others also found in "Phae Muang Phi" of Phrae Province. For this reason, Lalu is also known as "New Phae Muang Phi".

The area covered by Lalu is approximately 2,000 rai, and offers beautiful scenery and attractions. It is an ideal place for visiting. To reach Lalu, take National Highway No. 348 Aranyaprathet - Ta Phaya from Aranyaprathet district. Turn left at Ban Gudteoy (km. marker 35-36) along highway No. 3486, and cotinue along until you reach Ban Koklan (km. Marker 8-9). Here turn left onto Ban Koklan - Nong Pak Wan road, and follow this road for 18 km. From Nong Pak Wan, take the nonsurfaced road for another 1 km. to the village and Lalu

Prasat Khao Lon This temple is on Khao lon in Ban Charoen Suk, Tambon Thappharat. The architectural style of this site is similar to that of Prasat Khao Noi. There were four towers (prang). However, only the central one is still existed. To the northeastern part of the temple are two large ponds which are connected to the temple by an ancient roadway. Traveling to this temple is by using highway No.3068 (Ta Phraya – Buri Ram), and then turning left to Ban Charoen Suk. It is about 28 kilometres from Ta Phraya.

Ta Phraya National Park Ta Phraya National Park was declared a National Park in 1996. The park covers an area of 371,250 rai (equivalent to 594 sq.km.). The area surrounding the park and the boundary of the park form a straight line connecting Pangsida National Park from the west to Cambodia in the east. In the north, the park is connected to Tab Lan National Park and Burirum province. This is also where the administrative offices of the park are located.

The general landscape of the park is a plain area surrounded by hilly tracks. The major hill track of the park is the Bantad hill track, which stretches eastward as a natural boundary line separating Thailand and Cambodia. Hillside areas a botanical plain, with a tropical forest in pristine condition made up of many tree varieties.

The park is a major water source, and numerous streams and rivers have their origins here, including the Satone River, Huay Subkradon and Nangrong rivers. It is also home to various kinds of animals such as Gaur, deer, wild pig, Antelope, and more than 300 different species of birds.

Ta Phraya National Park can be reached by driving along National Highway No.33, passing through Sakaeo province and Wattana Nakhon district. After reaching Aranyaprathet district, turn left onto National Highway No.27. The road to the park is a 13-km-long nonsurfaced road. 4WD vehicles are recommended.

Those interested in studying nature, please contact the office of Ta Phraya National Park directly at P.O. Box 20, Tambon Tapraj, Amphoe Ta Phraya, Sakaeo Province, 27180. Tel 0 1470 5210 (please contact the office 15 days in advance)