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Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2000, covering 524 km² (202 sq mi). It is the #41 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 524 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MOG · 60 km
Nearest airports to Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
- 1 MOG60 kmstraight line
- 2 CEI77 kmstraight line
- 3 THL99 kmstraight line
Mong Hsat, MyanmarMore about Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 524 km² (52,400 ha) — about 67% of the size of New York City, making it the #41 largest national park in Thailand (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 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 Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
The closest airport is Mong Hsat Airport (MOG), about 60 km away — around 1 h 18 min by car; alternatively Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI, 77 km). Other national parks within reach include Doi Wiang Pha National Park (343 km²), Lam Nam Kok National Park (733 km²), Pha Daeng National Park (1,123 km²) and Si Lanna National Park (1,405 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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