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Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1962, covering 2,168 km² (837 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Nature reserve in Thailand.
- Area
- 2,168 km²
- Established
- 1962
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DMK · 102 km
Nearest airports to Khao Yai National Park
- 1 DMK102 kmstraight line
- 2 BKK105 kmstraight line
- 3 UTP192 kmstraight line
More about Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — nature reserve in Thailand. It covers 2,168 km² (216,800 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of London, making it the #4 largest national park in Thailand (3.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1962, 64 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Thailand. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khao Yai National Park
The closest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), about 102 km away — around 2 h 13 min by car; alternatively Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park (42 km²), Namtok Sam Lan National Park (45 km²), Thap Lan National Park (2,236 km²) and Pang Sida National Park (844 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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