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Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1991, covering 125 km² (48 sq mi). It is the #112 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 125 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HKT · 65 km
Nearest airports to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
- 1 HKT65 kmstraight line
- 2 KBV103 kmstraight line
- 3 URT106 kmstraight line
More about Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 125 km² (12,500 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #112 largest national park in Thailand (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Lak-Lam Ru National Park
The closest airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 65 km away — around 1 h 25 min by car; alternatively Krabi International Airport (KBV, 103 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park (72 km²), Khao Sok (739 km²), Khlong Phanom National Park (410 km²) and Ao Phang Nga National Park (401 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.