NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – As the rainy season transitions to winter, people have begun venturing out to immerse themselves in nature, October 15. In Khon Buri District, Nakhon Ratchasima, tourists are flocking to enjoy the sea of mist at “Fuji Khon Buri,” while Khao Yai National Park saw a surge of visitors during the long weekend, with a single day’s entry fees exceeding 1 million baht.
At the top of Chom Thong Mountain, also known as “Fuji Khon Buri” in Khon Buri District, a sea of mist appears almost every morning. Many tourists hike to the peak to witness and share the breathtaking views online. The mist surrounds the entire mountain, offering a stunning 360-degree panorama, rivaling Thailand’s most famous mist-viewing spots.
Fuji Khon Buri is a solitary mountain located in Ban Mai Chom Thong, Moo 11, Chorakhe Hin Subdistrict, Khon Buri District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, about 25 kilometers west of the district center. Visitors can drive halfway up the mountain and then hike another kilometer to reach multiple scenic viewpoints. The views are particularly beautiful during the late rainy season and early winter.
In addition to the misty views, Chom Thong Mountain boasts over a dozen scenic points offering a 360-degree panorama of the surrounding landscapes, including views of the Mun Bon Dam and the mountain ranges of Thap Lan National Park.
At Khao Yai National Park, Chief Chaiya Huayhongthong reported that a record number of visitors came during the long weekend from Saturday, October 12 to the holiday Monday, October 14. On Sunday, October 13, traffic at the park’s Mu Si gate in Pak Chong District was heavily congested. Park officials set up additional payment stations to ease the traffic.
On that day alone, 19,800 tourists visited Khao Yai, including 17,000 Thai adults, 1,800 Thai children, 600 foreign adults, and 170 foreign children. Over 4,000 cars and nearly 1,000 motorcycles entered the park, generating a total revenue of 1,108,980 baht. (TNA)
