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Khao Kho National Park
Khao Kho National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2012, covering 483 km² (186 sq mi). It is the #45 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 483 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PHY · 18 km
Nearest airports to Khao Kho National Park
- 1 PHY18 kmstraight line
- 2 PHS83 kmstraight line
- 3 LOE117 kmstraight line
More about Khao Kho National Park
Khao Kho National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 483 km² (48,300 ha) — about 62% of the size of New York City, making it the #45 largest national park in Thailand (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2012, 14 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 Khao Kho National Park
The closest airport is Phetchabun Airport (PHY), about 18 km away — around 23 minutes by car; alternatively Phitsanulok Airport (PHS, 83 km). Other national parks within reach include Thung Salaeng Luang National Park (1,262 km²), Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park (307 km²), Tat Mok National Park (290 km²) and Nam Nao National Park (966 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.