Now open: Rafting season on the Khek River

Phitsanulok, Now open, the Khek River rafting tourist season in Phitsanulok Province is very lively this year. Tourists flock to join the challenging adventure through 17 rapids, covering a distance of 8 km. Many tourists joined the opening event of the 2024 Khek River rafting season, which was held at Saphaiwan Resort and Elephant Learning Center, Wang Thong District, Phitsanulok Province. Phitsanulok Province, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Phitsanulok Office, Phitsanulok Rafting Club, Khek River Conservation Club, and various accommodation and resort operators, jointly organized the event. Rafting on the Khek River is a famous rainy season activity in Phitsanulok Province. It is a semi-adventure ecotourism activity that is fun and challenging. It also allows you to experience the natural atmosphere. It is suitable for tourists of all ages. It is known as one of the most fun rafting places in Thailand during the rainy season. The rafting distance is approximately 8 kilometers, pas sing through 17 rapids. The challenge or difficulty level ranges from level 1, which is very easy, with calm water, to level 5, which is very difficult, with fast-flowing water, large rapids, rocks blocking the water, and waterfalls of different levels, each 1-2 meters high. Famous rapids such as Kaeng Sang, Kaeng Yao, Kaeng Nang Khoi, the strength and characteristics of the water flowing through the rapids and rocks are different. For example, Kaeng Nang Khoi is a rapid full of rocks and islands underwater, causing the water current to be as high as 2 meters. The difficulty level is at level 4-5. Kaeng Sang is a rapid where the water current gradually decreases from the highest point to the lowest point, with a difference of at least 10 meters. Then suddenly the river will turn sharply. If you can't keep your balance, you might fall into the water. The entire route takes about 2-3 hours of rafting, depending on the water current. It is suitable for both beginner and experienced rafters. As for safety, tour ists don't have to worry because there will be rafting experts to provide advice and take care of them throughout the activity. From this month until October is the best time for rafting. Source: Thai News Agency