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Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park
Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2012, covering 329 km² (127 sq mi). It is the #70 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Protected area in Thailand.
- Area
- 329 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HHQ · 82 km
Nearest airports to Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park
- 1 HHQ82 kmstraight line
- 2 DMK134 kmstraight line
- 3 MGZ137 kmstraight line
Mkeik, MyanmarMore about Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park
Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — protected area in Thailand. It covers 329 km² (32,874 ha) — about 3.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #70 largest national park in Thailand (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2012, 14 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 Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park
The closest airport is Hua Hin Airport (HHQ), about 82 km away — around 1 h 47 min by car; alternatively Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 134 km). Other national parks within reach include Kaeng Krachan National Park (2,915 km²), Tanintharyi National Park (2,072 km²), Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (98 km²) and Erawan National Park (550 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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