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Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 50 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #128 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 50 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KBV · 17 km
Nearest airports to Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
- 1 KBV17 kmstraight line
- 2 HKT69 kmstraight line
- 3 URT102 kmstraight line
More about Khao Phanom Bencha National Park
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 50 km² (5,000 ha) — about 85% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #128 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1981, 45 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 Phanom Bencha National Park
The closest airport is Krabi International Airport (KBV), about 17 km away — around 22 minutes by car; alternatively Phuket International Airport (HKT, 69 km). Other national parks within reach include Than Bok Khorani National Park (104 km²), Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park (388 km²), Ao Phang Nga National Park (401 km²) and Sirinat National Park (90 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.