Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come on a weekday, otherwise it's not worth it. This nine-tiered waterfall in Nakhon Nayok is one of the closest major waterfalls to Bangkok. This means that on Sundays and public holidays, it's packed with Thai families, the parking lots are full, and you have a long walk from your parking spot. During the week, when you practically have the pools at the bottom of each tier to yourself, it's a completely different place.

The waterfalls are truly high, and after heavy rain, so powerful that staff close off sections to swimmers. Each tier has its own pool, and the upper tiers are calmer if you're willing to climb. Be aware, though: it's a long, unguarded concrete staircase, making it unsuitable for many elderly or less mobile visitors. And be prepared for what you're getting into. Much of the path in and around the water is paved with concrete, so it feels more like a day trip to a park than pristine nature. Reviewers have also noted litter along the main path.