Doi Suthep-Pui used to be known as Doi Oi Chang. Its new name comes from the name of a hermit, Prarusiwasuthep who lived at Doi Suthep-Pui was a protected forest. In 1973, The Royal Forest Department decided that Doi Suthep and 13 other forest areas in the country should eventually be national parks. The Royal Forest Department sent Mr.Panya Boonsomboon to survey the area.

After that, the national park committed decided that only forest in good condition should be included in Doi Suthep-Pui National park and areas occupied by villagers should be excluded. In 1981, as the 24th national park of Thailand which encompasses 161.06 square kilometers. The following year, an additional 100 square kilometers were annexed to the park, bringing the total to 261.06 square.

Doi Suthep, Doi Buakha and Doi Pui are the three main peaks in the park. The highest peak, Doi Pui, rises to 1,685 meters above mean sea levels.

Huey Kaew Waterfall

It is located near the Cruba Sriwichai Memorial, not far from the main road. You can walk to Wang Bua Ban, a beautiful pool at the base of Pha Ngoeb Criff.

Monthathan Waterfall

This place is a beautiful, nine-tiered waterfall that flows over a cliff. It is about 3 kilometers from Huay Kaew Waterfall.

Mae Sa Waterfall

This waterfall is a lovely set of nine falls that a good flow of water all year long. A distance of 100 to 500 meters separates all the falls.

Tard Mork Waterfall

It is far from Mae Rim District about 14 kilometers on Mae Rim - Sa Meung Road. It's a quiet and moist forest especially in hot season.

Mork Fa Waterfall

One of a nice waterfall in Mae Tang District. Travelling on Chiang Mai - Fang (Road number 107) and keep to the left on Mae Malai - Pai (Road number 1095) about 58 kilometers. Moreover there are Mork Fa Cave and Nature trail near the fall.