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Kaeng Krung National Park
Kaeng Krung National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1991, covering 541 km² (209 sq mi). It is the #40 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 541 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- URT · 35 km
Nearest airports to Kaeng Krung National Park
- 1 URT35 kmstraight line
- 2 UNN61 kmstraight line
- 3 KAW91 kmstraight line
Kawthoung, MyanmarMore about Kaeng Krung National Park
Kaeng Krung National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 541 km² (54,100 ha) — about 69% of the size of New York City, making it the #40 largest national park in Thailand (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Krung National Park
The closest airport is Surat Thani Airport (URT), about 35 km away — around 45 minutes by car; alternatively Ranong Airport (UNN, 61 km). Other national parks within reach include Laem Son National Park (315 km²), Si Phang Nga National Park (248 km²), Khlong Phanom National Park (410 km²) and Khao Sok (739 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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