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Khao Luang National Park
Khao Luang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1974, covering 570 km² (220 sq mi). It is the #37 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 570 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NST · 30 km
Nearest airports to Khao Luang National Park
- 1 NST30 kmstraight line
- 2 KBV86 kmstraight line
- 3 URT100 kmstraight line
More about Khao Luang National Park
Khao Luang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 570 km² (57,000 ha) — about 73% of the size of New York City, making it the #37 largest national park in Thailand (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 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 Luang National Park
The closest airport is Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST), about 30 km away — around 40 minutes by car; alternatively Krabi International Airport (KBV, 86 km). Other national parks within reach include Nam Tok Yong National Park (205 km²), Khao Nan National Park (410 km²), Tai Romyen National Park (425 km²) and Nam Tok Si Khit National Park (142 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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