When sea, sand, and sun are no longer on your holiday wish list, the alternative destination to which one can escape from the bustling urban lifestyle to fill the imagination with calm, green, and cool is Khaoyai. The 2,168 square kilometres of mountainous landscape comprises of 4 Thai provinces, namely, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Nakorn-ratchasima, and Prachinburi. When Khaoyai is mentioned, the definition goes beyond its traditional territory to include UNESCO world natural heritage site, Dong Phayayen-Khaoyai Forrest Complex, Khaoyai is currently a favourable destination for travellers in search of glasses of wine, gourmet steak houses, and a fresh ambience surrounded by the sight of blue sky as well as the sounds of birds chirping, flowing streams and waterfalls. Five popular places to enjoy the greenery are the National Park area, Thanarat Road, Pakchong, Muak Lek, and Wangnamkiew districts. Colour photographs
