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Ao Phang Nga National Park
Ao Phang Nga National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 401 km² (155 sq mi). It is the #55 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 401 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HKT · 26 km
Nearest airports to Ao Phang Nga National Park
- 1 HKT26 kmstraight line
- 2 KBV57 kmstraight line
- 3 URT119 kmstraight line
More about Ao Phang Nga National Park
Ao Phang Nga National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 401 km² (40,100 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the #55 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1981, 45 years ago — the first national parks in Thailand date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Ao Phang Nga National Park
The closest airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 26 km away — around 34 minutes by car; alternatively Krabi International Airport (KBV, 57 km). Other national parks within reach include Sirinat National Park (90 km²), Than Bok Khorani National Park (104 km²), Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park (72 km²) and Khao Phanom Bencha National Park (50 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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