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Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park
Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1975, covering 84 km² (32 sq mi). It is the #123 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 84 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- UTP · 82 km
Nearest airports to Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park
- 1 UTP82 kmstraight line
- 2 TDX96 kmstraight line
- 3 BKK136 kmstraight line
More about Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park
Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 84 km² (8,400 ha) — about 80% of the size of Paris, making it the #123 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1975, 51 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Thailand (the first dates from 1962). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park
The closest airport is U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP), about 82 km away — around 1 h 47 min by car; alternatively Trat Airport (TDX, 96 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park (118 km²), Khao Khitchakut National Park (59 km²), Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park (131 km²) and Namtok Phlio National Park (135 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.