Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve in Southern Thailand. It is one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Thailand.

This article discusses the tourist village on the western side of the National Park. For information on the lake and and surrounding area visit the Cheow Lan Lake, Khao Sok page.

The Srivijaya Empire’s strength and power came from its control of the sea trade between China and India, Ceylon, and the Middle East. Srivijaya was in the middle of the southern maritime Silk Road. Over the centuries, Srivijaya’s influence expanded to include the waters and coastal towns of most of Southeast Asia, which were key to this trade. Both the east and west coasts of the Malay Peninsula were important as transit areas.