Erawan Falls closes for three days from 27 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 18:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Erawan Falls in Kanchanaburi will close from 27 to 29 September 2026 after heavy rain raised water levels and the risk of flash flooding. The temporary measure affects visitors to the waterfall and several services inside Erawan National Park in Thailand.
Erawan Falls closure covers three days in September
The park authority announced the closure for three days, from 27 September 2026 through 29 September 2026. The notice followed persistent heavy to very heavy rain in Kanchanaburi and warned that rising water and stronger currents could endanger visitors.
The closure applies to the waterfall, Phra That Cave, park accommodation, the Mong Lai dry-evergreen forest nature trail and the camping area. The three-day closure notice also says that people with accommodation or camping reservations for these dates can contact the national parks department about moving their stay or requesting a refund.
Heavy rain changes access to the seven waterfall tiers
The falls lie inside Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi Province, in western Thailand. The park is situated in the Tenasserim Hills and includes a cascade divided into seven tiers, with natural pools between sections.
That structure explains why the weather warning directly affects the core visit rather than only a peripheral facility. A rise in water level can change conditions along the cascade and its paths, while the closure also removes access to the cave, nature trail and overnight areas. Background information on the park and its waterfall is provided by the national park profile.
Water conditions had already restricted activities
On 26 September 2026, a separate notice reported unusually forceful water at the seventh tier after continuing rain. The flow divided into three streams in a formation described locally as a three-headed elephant, while swimming and kayaking were prohibited because the water was fast and discoloured.
That earlier restriction still allowed walking between the first and seventh tiers, but the closure announced for 27 September 2026 goes further. It suspends tourism and services across the listed areas while the park responds to the weather conditions.
Visiting Erawan Falls: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The closure runs from 27 September 2026 to 29 September 2026, and the waterfall is included in the areas named in the park notice.
- Access to the waterfall, Phra That Cave, the Mong Lai nature trail, park accommodation and the camping area is suspended during that period.
- The site is in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, and the attraction forms part of Erawan National Park rather than a separate urban waterfall venue.
- The terrain includes a seven-tier cascade, natural pools and paths through forested surroundings; heavy rain can produce fast water and hazardous conditions.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Erawan Falls
When does the Erawan Falls closure take place?
The closure runs from 27 September 2026 through 29 September 2026. It follows heavy rain and rising water levels in the park.
What is closed at Erawan Falls?
The waterfall, Phra That Cave, park accommodation, the Mong Lai nature trail and the camping area are closed from 27 September 2026 to 29 September 2026.
Where is Erawan Falls and how do you get there?
Erawan Falls is inside Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi Province, western Thailand. The site is a seven-tier waterfall with natural pools and forest paths.
