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Hat Chao Mai National Park
Hat Chao Mai National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 231 km² (89 sq mi). It is the #90 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Marine protected area in Trang Province, Thailand.
- Area
- 231 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TST · 34 km
Nearest airports to Hat Chao Mai National Park
- 1 TST34 kmstraight line
- 2 KBV86 kmstraight line
- 3 LGK127 kmstraight line
Langkawi, MalaysiaMore about Hat Chao Mai National Park
Hat Chao Mai National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — marine protected area in Trang Province, Thailand. It covers 231 km² (23,100 ha) — about 2.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #90 largest national park in Thailand (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1981, 45 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 Hat Chao Mai National Park
The closest airport is Trang Airport (TST), about 34 km away — around 44 minutes by car; alternatively Krabi International Airport (KBV, 86 km). Other national parks within reach include Mu Ko Lanta National Park (134 km²), Khao Pu - Khao Ya National Park (695 km²), Mu Ko Phetra National Park (494 km²) and Nam Tok Sai Khao National Park (6,957 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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