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Amphoe Khon San
Chulabhorn Dam
Chulabhorn Dam is at Tambon Thung Phra and dams the Phrom
River. It is a rock-filled dam with an earth core. The dam is 700
metres long and 70 metres high. It is used to generate electricity
and irrigation. Boat rentals are available to view the sights of
the reservoir. To get to the dam, take the Chaiyaphum-Chum Phae
road (Highway No. 201) to Nong Song Hong junction, then turn left
onto Highway No. 2055, a total distance of 120 kilometres from Chaiyaphum.
Phu Khieo Wildlife Reserve
This wildlife reserve is on the same way as Chulabhorn Dam
between Km. 24-25. It has an area of 1,560 square kilometres. The
geography consists of a sandstone mountain range with high cliffs.
The verdant jungle is the watershed of an important river of the
Northeast called the Chi and is home to an abundance of wild animals,
as well as over 350 bird species. The reserve is ideal for studying
flora and fauna. The most interesting spot is Thung Kamang, a grass
field that is the grazing ground for many animals. The reserve is
open only to persons wishing to study nature. Permission must be
obtained from the reserve chief by writing to P.O. Box 3, Chum Phae
Post Office, Khon Kaen or contact the Wildlife Reserve Section,
Royal Forestry Department, Bang Khen, Bangkok.
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