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Khao Khitchakut National Park
Khao Khitchakut National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1977, covering 59 km² (23 sq mi). It is the #126 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 59 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TDX · 66 km
Nearest airports to Khao Khitchakut National Park
- 1 TDX66 kmstraight line
- 2 BBM119 kmstraight line
- 3 UTP127 kmstraight line
Battambang, CambodiaMore about Khao Khitchakut National Park
Khao Khitchakut National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 59 km² (5,900 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #126 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 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 Khitchakut National Park
The closest airport is Trat Airport (TDX), about 66 km away — around 1 h 26 min by car; alternatively Battambang Airport (BBM, 119 km). Other national parks within reach include Namtok Phlio National Park (135 km²), Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park (118 km²), Khao Chamao – Khao Wong National Park (84 km²) and Nam Tok Khlong Kaeo National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.