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Erawan National Park
Erawan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1975, covering 550 km² (212 sq mi). It is the #39 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 550 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TVY · 103 km
Nearest airports to Erawan National Park
- 1 TVY103 kmstraight line
- 2 DMK169 kmstraight line
- 3 BKK192 kmstraight line
Dawei, MyanmarMore about Erawan National Park
Erawan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 550 km² (55,000 ha) — about 70% of the size of New York City, making it the #39 largest national park in Thailand (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1975, 51 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Thailand (the first dates from 1962). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Erawan National Park
The closest airport is Dawei Airport (TVY), about 103 km away — around 2 h 14 min by car; alternatively Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 169 km). Other national parks within reach include Sai Yok Noi Waterfall National Park, Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park (59 km²), Sai Yok National Park (500 km²) and Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (1,532 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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