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Khlong Wang Chao National Park
Khlong Wang Chao National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1990, covering 747 km² (288 sq mi). It is the #25 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 747 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MAQ · 75 km
Nearest airports to Khlong Wang Chao National Park
- 1 MAQ75 kmstraight line
- 2 THS91 kmstraight line
- 3 PHS111 kmstraight line
More about Khlong Wang Chao National Park
Khlong Wang Chao National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 747 km² (74,700 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #25 largest national park in Thailand (1.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1990, 36 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 Khlong Wang Chao National Park
The closest airport is Mae Sot Airport (MAQ), about 75 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Sukhothai Airport (THS, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Lan Sang National Park (104 km²), Taksin Maharat National Park (262 km²), Ramkhamhaeng National Park (341 km²) and Khlong Lan National Park (300 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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