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Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1980, covering 102 km² (39 sq mi). It is the #119 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 102 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- USM · 43 km
Nearest airports to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
- 1Samui International AirportUSM43 kmstraight lineNa Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
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- 2 URT80 kmstraight line
- 3 UNN121 kmstraight line
More about Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 102 km² (10,200 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #119 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 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 Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
The closest airport is Samui International Airport (USM), about 43 km away — around 56 minutes by car; alternatively Surat Thani Airport (URT, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park (43 km²), Hat Khanom–Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park (315 km²), Nam Tok Si Khit National Park (142 km²) and Tai Romyen National Park (425 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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