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Kaeng Tana National Park
Kaeng Tana National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 80 km² (31 sq mi). It is the #124 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 80 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PKZ · 38 km
Nearest airports to Kaeng Tana National Park
- 1 PKZ38 kmstraight line
- 2 UBP65 kmstraight line
- 3 ROI203 kmstraight line
Pakse, LaosMore about Kaeng Tana National Park
Kaeng Tana National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 80 km² (8,000 ha) — about 76% of the size of Paris, making it the #124 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% 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 Tana National Park
The closest airport is Pakse International Airport (PKZ), about 38 km away — around 49 minutes by car; alternatively Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP, 65 km). Other national parks within reach include Pha Taem National Park (340 km²), Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park (686 km²), Khao Phra Wihan National Park (130 km²) and Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park (231 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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