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Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park
Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1980, covering 59 km² (23 sq mi). It is the #126 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 59 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TVY · 134 km
Nearest airports to Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park
- 1 TVY134 kmstraight line
- 2 DMK164 kmstraight line
- 3 BKK191 kmstraight line
Dawei, MyanmarMore about Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park
Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 59 km² (5,900 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #126 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 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 Rattanakosin National Park
The closest airport is Dawei Airport (TVY), about 134 km away — around 2 h 54 min by car; alternatively Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 164 km). Other national parks within reach include Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (1,532 km²), Phu Toei National Park (317 km²), Erawan National Park (550 km²) and Lam Khlong Ngu National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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