The Khao Yai Thiang wind farm is located near the upper reservoir of the Lam Takhong Chonlapha Watthana power station in the Khlong Phai subdistrict, Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. It is operated by the Electricity Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
• Location: Khlong Phai subdistrict, Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province (approximately 200 kilometers from Bangkok).
• Opening hours: Open daily from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (free admission).
• Features and function: The plant consists of 12–14 large wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2 megawatts (24 megawatts total). They generate electricity from wind energy and work in conjunction with the power plant's pumped storage plant.
• Landscape and atmosphere: Offers a view of the Lam Takhong Dam reservoir. Below the M6 motorway, the weather is cool and pleasant from the end of the rainy season until winter (November–February), often with morning mist.
• Bicycles/Golf trolleys: Bicycles (40 THB/hour for a single bike; 80–90 THB for a tandem) and golf trolleys (approx. 200 THB) can be hired to explore the area around the reservoir.
• Reforestation campaign: Scattering forest seeds with a slingshot to contribute to increasing green areas.
• Picturesque viewpoints & photography: Enjoy beautiful photo spots, refreshing breezes and a variety of restaurants and cafes.
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