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Khao Nan National Park
Khao Nan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2009, covering 410 km² (158 sq mi). It is the #52 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 410 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NST · 36 km
Nearest airports to Khao Nan National Park
- 1 NST36 kmstraight line
- 2 URT75 kmstraight line
- 3Samui International AirportUSM97 kmstraight lineNa Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
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More about Khao Nan National Park
Khao Nan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 410 km² (41,000 ha) — about 52% of the size of New York City, making it the #52 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 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 Nan National Park
The closest airport is Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST), about 36 km away — around 46 minutes by car; alternatively Surat Thani Airport (URT, 75 km). Other national parks within reach include Nam Tok Si Khit National Park (142 km²), Tai Romyen National Park (425 km²), Khao Luang National Park (570 km²) and Hat Khanom–Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park (315 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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