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Khao Laem National Park
Khao Laem National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1987, covering 1,497 km² (578 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 1,497 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TVY · 111 km
Nearest airports to Khao Laem National Park
- 1 TVY111 kmstraight line
- 2 MAQ187 kmstraight line
- 3 DMK249 kmstraight line
Dawei, MyanmarMore about Khao Laem National Park
Khao Laem National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 1,497 km² (149,700 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #7 largest national park in Thailand (2.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 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 Laem National Park
The closest airport is Dawei Airport (TVY), about 111 km away — around 2 h 24 min by car; alternatively Mae Sot Airport (MAQ, 187 km). Other national parks within reach include Lam Khlong Ngu National Park, Thong Pha Phum National Park (1,236 km²), Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (1,532 km²) and Sai Yok National Park (500 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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