Saraburi
Saraburi sits on the banks of the Pa Sak River, around 60 km upstream from the confluence with the Chao Phraya River and around 60 km downstream from the Pasak Chonlasit Dam.
The city is around 100 km northeast of Bangkok, 40 km northeast of Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya, and 50 km west of Khao Yai National Park.
National parks
There are a total of three national parks, two of which are in region 1 (Saraburi branch) and Khao Yai in region 1 (Prachinburi) of Thailand's protected areas.
- Namtok Chet Sao Noi protects 42 km2(16 sq mi) around a scenic waterfall.
- Namtok Sam Lan protects the Khao Sam Lan Forest, which consists of hilly landscape and is the source to several rivers and waterfalls. The highest elevation is the Khao Khrok at 329 m. The 45 km2 (17 sq mi) area was declared a national park in 1981.
The Whispers Of A Mountain: Exploring An Abandoned Quarry G’s Geology In Saraburi, Thailand
Saraburi's dramatic 270-million-year-old limestone mountains form part of the Permian-aged Saraburi Group, featuring key natural and cultural sites like Khao Phra Phutthabat Noi, Wat Tham Phra Bodhisattva, and Wat Khao Wong.
Key Limestone Attractions
- Khao Phra Phutthabat Noi: Steep, sharp limestone peaks in Sung Don housing a sacred Buddha footprint replica and rare native wildlife like the limestone wren-babbler.
- Wat Tham Phra Bodhisattva: A tranquil cave temple in Kaeng Khoi District featuring ancient Dvaravati-era stone carvings and rich stalactite formations.
Gesneriaceae
Saraburi's limestone mountains are a major hotspot for the Gesneriaceae family, featuring unique endemic species such as Microchirita puglisiae and Microchirita radiata. These specialized karst plants thrive in shaded, dry scrub limestone microclimates.
Key Gesneriaceae Discoveries in Saraburi
- Microchirita puglisiae: Found in the limestone hills of Phra Phutthabat district, characterized by long, narrow leaves and locally known as Yat tham kra bok.
- Microchirita radiata: Discovered in limestone contexts, notable for its unique radial flower arrangement.
- Microchirita marcanii: A localized Thai endemic frequently associated with central limestone formations. สระบุรี มวกเหล็ก
- Microchirita tubulosa
- Microchirita rayongensis C.Puglisi & D.J.Middleton
- Microchirita poomae D.J.Middleton ภูม่า / สระบุรี พระพุทธบาท
- Microchirita puglisiae D.J.Middleton, Daonurai, Poompayak & Suddee ถ้ำกระบอก
- Microchirita radiata D.J.Middleton, Daonurai, Poompayak & Suddee พระโพธิสัตว์
- Paraboea harroviana var. harroviana ชาฤๅษีเล็ก เนียมฤๅษี ฝอยหิน หนาดหิน
Habitat Conditions: Grow directly on limestone rocks, karst crevices, and dry evergreen or scrub forest patches shaded from direct intense heat.
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| Khao Phra Phutthabat Noi |
- Paraboea albida (Barnett) C. Puglisi ชาตาฤๅษี
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