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Doi Phu Kha National Park
Doi Phu Kha National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1999, covering 1,704 km² (658 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 1,704 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NNT · 50 km
Nearest airports to Doi Phu Kha National Park
- 1 NNT50 kmstraight line
- 2 CEI141 kmstraight line
- 3 LPQ146 kmstraight line
Luang Phabang, LaosMore about Doi Phu Kha National Park
Doi Phu Kha National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 1,704 km² (170,400 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #5 largest national park in Thailand (2.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 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 Phu Kha National Park
The closest airport is Nan Airport (NNT), about 50 km away — around 1 h 5 min by car; alternatively Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI, 141 km). Other national parks within reach include Khun Nan National Park (246 km²), Nanthaburi National Park, Tham Sakoen National Park (250 km²) and Mae Charim National Park (432 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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