Khao Yai Thiang Wind Turbines | Nakhon Ratchasima
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Khao Yai Thiang Wind Turbines | Nakhon Ratchasima Province
The Khao Yai Thiang wind turbine field is located near the upper reservoir of the Lam Takhong Chonlapha Watthana Power Plant in Khlong Phai Subdistrict, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It is managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
General Information
• Location: Khlong Phai Subdistrict, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (approximately 200 kilometers from Bangkok).
• Operating Hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 18:00 (free admission).
• Features and Function: The site consists of 12–14 large wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2 megawatts (totaling 24 megawatts). They generate electricity from wind energy and operate in conjunction with the power plant’s pumped-storage system.
• Scenery and Atmosphere: Offers a view of the reservoir at the Lam Takhong Dam. Below the M6 motorway, the weather from the end of the rainy season through winter (November–February) is cool and pleasant, often with morning mist.
Recommended Activities
• Cycling/Golf Carts: Bicycles (40 THB/hour for a single bike; 80–90 THB for a tandem bike) and golf carts (approx. 200 THB) are available for rent to explore the area around the reservoir.
• Reforestation Activity: Use a slingshot to launch forest seeds, helping to expand green spaces.
• Scenic Viewpoints & Photography: Enjoy beautiful photo spots, refreshing breezes, and a variety of restaurants and cafés.
The Khao Yai Thiang wind turbine field is located near the upper reservoir of the Lam Takhong Chonlapha Watthana Power Plant in Khlong Phai Subdistrict, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It is managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
General Information
• Location: Khlong Phai Subdistrict, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (approximately 200 kilometers from Bangkok).
• Operating Hours: Open daily from 06:00 to 18:00 (free admission).
• Features and Function: The site consists of 12–14 large wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2 megawatts (totaling 24 megawatts). They generate electricity from wind energy and operate in conjunction with the power plant’s pumped-storage system.
• Scenery and Atmosphere: Offers a view of the reservoir at the Lam Takhong Dam. Below the M6 motorway, the weather from the end of the rainy season through winter (November–February) is cool and pleasant, often with morning mist.
Recommended Activities
• Cycling/Golf Carts: Bicycles (40 THB/hour for a single bike; 80–90 THB for a tandem bike) and golf carts (approx. 200 THB) are available for rent to explore the area around the reservoir.
• Reforestation Activity: Use a slingshot to launch forest seeds, helping to expand green spaces.
• Scenic Viewpoints & Photography: Enjoy beautiful photo spots, refreshing breezes, and a variety of restaurants and cafés.
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