Amphoe Su-ngai Padi
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Warin Waterfall
Chat Warin Waterfall is at Tambon To Teng, not too far
from town. Take Highway No. 4056 to Su-ngai Padi Hospital, then
turn left for 6 kms. The entrance is a good asphalt road in Budo-Su-ngai
Padi National Park. This is a medium-sized waterfall that has
a year-round water supply and is shady by the many trees in the
area.
The most striking plant here is the rare Bangsun Palm that is
found in the jungle around 1,800 metres above sea level. Originating
from Malaysia, the plant is a low tree with many branches that
can get as high as 3 metres. It has neatly arranged, large, diamond-shaped
leaves. The palm is regarded by many as the most beautiful palm
in the world and is found only in this forest. The name “Bangsun
Palm” was given by Professor Prachit Wamanon, advisor of
the royal projects, when he inspected the area and found the palm
had grown in a Muslim village. The professor saw that the palm
leaf was similar to a “Bangsun,” a large umbrella used
in processions. The locals call the palm Buke Ipae, meaning mountain
centipede, probably because the flower is shaped like a centipede.
