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Khao Nam Khang National Park
Khao Nam Khang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1991, covering 212 km² (82 sq mi). It is the #95 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 212 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AOR · 46 km
Nearest airports to Khao Nam Khang National Park
- 1 AOR46 kmstraight line
- 2 HDY48 kmstraight line
- 3 LGK99 kmstraight line
Alor Satar, MalaysiaMore about Khao Nam Khang National Park
Khao Nam Khang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 212 km² (21,200 ha) — about 2 times the size of Paris, making it the #95 largest national park in Thailand (0.3% 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 Nam Khang National Park
The closest airport is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), about 46 km away — around 1 h 0 min by car; alternatively Hat Yai International Airport (HDY, 48 km). Other national parks within reach include Thale Ban National Park (195 km²), Bang lang national park, Tarutao National Park (1,490 km²) and Bang Lang National Park (295 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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