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Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam

Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam

Khun Dan Prakarnchon Dam initiated by His Majesty the King is located at Ban Tha Dan, Hin Tang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Nayok Province. The Dam was built in accordance with H.M. the King’s initiative, so as to mitigate the hardship of people in Nakhon Nayok Province and vicinity.
Value Khun Dan Prakarnchon Dam is initiated by His Majesty the King; therefore, it is one construction structure representing the royal benevolence to Nakhon Nayok people and Thai populace.
Kaeng Thiam (artificial islet) Project for tourism and sport and only one international canoe slalom course in this region, generates tourism activities and increases an income to the tourism entrepreneurs of Nakhon Nayok Province.
Dams are rarely architecturally beautiful but the sheer scale of these constructions makes them an impressive sight. Visitors can go to the top of the dam and enjoy the spectacular scenery. There is a small park by the top and from there you can walk a few hundred meters along the top of the dam.
You can take a tour bus trip along the top of the dam to fully appreciate the fine views and the scale of the construction. The 15-minute trip costs 20-baht.
There are great views either way. In front of the dam, you have a view along the river and across Nakhon Nayok province. Behind the dam is the reservoir. It is possible to take a boat trip a few kilometers along the reservoir to the stream that feeds it.