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Kaeng Krachan National Park
Kaeng Krachan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 2,915 km² (1,125 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 2,915 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HHQ · 57 km
Nearest airports to Kaeng Krachan National Park
- 1 HHQ57 kmstraight line
- 2 MGZ99 kmstraight line
- 3 UTP169 kmstraight line
Mkeik, MyanmarMore about Kaeng Krachan National Park
Kaeng Krachan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 2,915 km² (291,500 ha) — about 1.9 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Thailand (4.1% 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 Kaeng Krachan National Park
The closest airport is Hua Hin Airport (HHQ), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Myeik Airport (MGZ, 99 km). Other national parks within reach include Tanintharyi National Park (2,072 km²), Chaloem Phra Kiat Thai Prachan National Park (329 km²), Kui Buri National Park (969 km²) and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (98 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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