Getting to know Muaklek
Muaklek is a district of Saraburi Province on Mittraphap Road (Highway 2), on the way to Nakhon Ratchasima and close to the Khao Yai-Pak Chong area. It has cool weather, mountains, waterfalls, dairy farms, and a good choice of restaurants and cafes with a nice atmosphere, which makes it a popular nature getaway near Bangkok.
How to get there
From Bangkok it is about 155 km, a drive of about 2 hours or more depending on traffic.
- By private car Take Mittraphap Road (Highway 2) towards Nakhon Ratchasima, passing Kaeng Khoi. Muaklek town is right on Mittraphap Road.
- By bus and train There are buses and trains on the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima line that stop at Muaklek, but timetables change often, so check with the operator before you travel.
Restaurants, cafes and places to stay
Muaklek has Thai food, Isan food, steak and several cafes. See our picks in the Restaurant category and the Cafe category. For places to stay, from resorts to nature stays, see the Stays category.
Attractions
Attractions in and around Muaklek worth knowing:
- Chet Sao Noi Waterfall (Chet Sao Noi Waterfall National Park), a small waterfall surrounded by open forest, with 7 tiers in all
- Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm, a good place to learn about milk production and dairy products
Outside Muaklek District but not far to travel on: Pa Sak Jolasid Dam (Lopburi Province) and Pirom Cafe (Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province).
Tips
- Check opening days and hours of shops and attractions before you go, as some are open only on certain days
- Carry cash, as some shops may not accept credit cards
Recommended places in Muaklek (from this website)
Food
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Distances and travel times checked on Google Maps: 17 October 2026.