Location : Across Ping River at Khao Kaew sub-district, Sam Ngo district, Tak
To Get There : From Bangkok, take highway 1 pass Ayudthaya, Angthong, Singburi, Chainat, and Uthai Thani until you reach Nakhon Sawan. Continue with highway 1 pass Kampaeng Phet to tak and head for Sam Ngao district. There you will find a lift turn to Bhumibol Dam. The distance from the mainroad to the dam is about 19 km.
Bhumibol Dam
Originally called Yanhi Dam, Bhumibol Dam was constructed in 24 June 1961 and finished in 1964. On May 17th 1964, His Majesty King Bhumibol presided over the dam opening ceremony and name it after his own name, Bhumibol Dam.
Bhumibol Dam is a very unique dam and the largest of its king in thailand.The Large concrete arch dam is 154m high, 486m long, and 6m wide. Its reservoir coves an area of 316 sq.km.,and the storage capacity is as great as 13,462 million cubic meters.
Buit from concrete and designed as a huge curve cutting across Ping River between Khao Kaew and Khao Yanhi.Bhumibol Dam is the fist all-purpose dam in Thailan. It produces most of Thailand’s hydro-eletric power and ranks the 8th inthe world of hydro-elecricity producing dams.
Apart from the vastness of the reservoir and its capabillty in producing electricity, Bhumibol Dam is also beneficial as a wonderful tourist attraction of the region. It is a perfect place to visit, stay, and enjoy natural settings as well as fun activities. In the area there are luxurious boat services, nature trails, lodgings, seminar rooms, and restaurants to accommodate and answer the need of all visitors.