Pha Taem National Park is a national park on the Mekong River in Ubon Ratchathani Province, northeast Thailand. Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area in Laos is on the opposite side of the river. It is notable for its Dipterocarp forest cover and for extensive rock art on cliffs above the Mekong.
In the past, local people believed that “Pha Taem” was a forbidden area because they believed it is a mountain of death, anyone who trespasses may be injured or die. After that, Pha Taem became famous because teachers and students of Silpakorn University found ancient prehistoric paintings, about 3,000-4,000 years old. Therefore, Royal Forest Department let Pha Taem became a National Park. It is the 74th national park in Thailand and it is the first national park in Thailand that can see the scenery of the Mekong River and the border of Laos.
The cliff’s ancient rock paintings have become Ubon icons and the views are outstanding. The rocky scenery elsewhere in the park is also wonderful, particularly Nam Tok Saeng Chan, a rainy-season waterfall flowing through a natural rock hole. You’ll need your own vehicle to get here; a rented motorbike from Khong Jiam will do.
Address: 9GX5+F2R, Huai Phai, Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani 34220, Thailand