Kui Buri National Park covers approximately 1,500 square kilometres of forested hills inland from the Gulf of Thailand coast, and it holds one of the most accessible wild elephant populations in Southeast Asia. The elephants — numbering over 200 individuals — regularly emerge from the forest to feed in the pineapple fields and grasslands at the park's edge in the late afternoon, from roughly 3pm until dusk.
The park runs open-topped vehicle tours (songthaew trucks modified for wildlife viewing) that position visitors at known elephant feeding areas. Arrange the truck and guide at the park visitor centre in the afternoon; no advance booking is needed, though weekends can mean a short wait for a vehicle. Gaur (Indian bison), banteng (wild cattle), and various species of langur monkey are also commonly seen, and leopards live in the park too, though they are rarely spotted. The park road from the coast takes about 30 minutes to drive, and basic bungalow accommodation is available near the headquarters for visitors who want to stay longer than a single afternoon.
The best months for elephant sightings are October through April, when the dry season reduces ground cover and makes the animals easier to spot. In the wet season (May to September) sightings are less predictable, though the park is still accessible.