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Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1966, covering 98 km² (38 sq mi). It is the #121 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. National marine park in Thailand.
- Area
- 98 km²
- Established
- 1966
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HHQ · 50 km
Nearest airports to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
- 1 HHQ50 kmstraight line
- 2 UTP127 kmstraight line
- 3 MGZ147 kmstraight line
Mkeik, MyanmarMore about Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — National marine park in Thailand. It covers 98 km² (9,808 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #121 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1966, 60 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 Sam Roi Yot National Park
The closest airport is Hua Hin Airport (HHQ), about 50 km away — around 1 h 6 min by car; alternatively U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP, 127 km). Other national parks within reach include Kui Buri National Park (969 km²), Hat Wanakon National Park (38 km²), Nam Tok Huai Yang National Park (161 km²) and Kaeng Krachan National Park (2,915 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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