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Mu Ko Chang National Park
Mu Ko Chang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1982, covering 651 km² (251 sq mi). It is the #31 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 651 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TDX · 33 km
Nearest airports to Mu Ko Chang National Park
- 1 TDX33 kmstraight line
- 2 DSY151 kmstraight line
- 3 BBM155 kmstraight line
Ta Noun, CambodiaMore about Mu Ko Chang National Park
Mu Ko Chang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 651 km² (65,100 ha) — about 83% of the size of New York City, making it the #31 largest national park in Thailand (0.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 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 Chang National Park
The closest airport is Trat Airport (TDX), about 33 km away — around 43 minutes by car; alternatively Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY, 151 km). Other national parks within reach include Namtok Phlio National Park (135 km²), Nam Tok Khlong Kaeo National Park, Khao Khitchakut National Park (59 km²) and Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet National Park (131 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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