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Hat Wanakon National Park
Hat Wanakon National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1992, covering 38 km² (15 sq mi). It is the #133 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 38 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CJM · 111 km
Nearest airports to Hat Wanakon National Park
- 1 CJM111 kmstraight line
- 2 HHQ113 kmstraight line
- 3 MGZ147 kmstraight line
Mkeik, MyanmarMore about Hat Wanakon National Park
Hat Wanakon National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 38 km² (3,800 ha) — about 64% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #133 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 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 Wanakon National Park
The closest airport is Chumphon Airport (CJM), about 111 km away — around 2 h 25 min by car; alternatively Hua Hin Airport (HHQ, 113 km). Other national parks within reach include Nam Tok Huai Yang National Park (161 km²), Kui Buri National Park (969 km²), Lenya National Park (3,160 km²) and Ao Siam National Park (32 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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