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Kui Buri National Park
Kui Buri National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1999, covering 969 km² (374 sq mi). It is the #18 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Protected area in Thailand.
- Area
- 969 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HHQ · 78 km
Nearest airports to Kui Buri National Park
- 1 HHQ78 kmstraight line
- 2 MGZ110 kmstraight line
- 3 CJM151 kmstraight line
Mkeik, MyanmarMore about Kui Buri National Park
Kui Buri National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — protected area in Thailand. It covers 969 km² (96,900 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of New York City, making it the #18 largest national park in Thailand (1.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 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 Kui Buri National Park
The closest airport is Hua Hin Airport (HHQ), about 78 km away — around 1 h 41 min by car; alternatively Myeik Airport (MGZ, 110 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (98 km²), Hat Wanakon National Park (38 km²), Nam Tok Huai Yang National Park (161 km²) and Lenya National Park (3,160 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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