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Mu Ko Phetra National Park
Mu Ko Phetra National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1984, covering 494 km² (191 sq mi). It is the #44 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 494 km²
- Established
- 1984
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LGK · 62 km
Nearest airports to Mu Ko Phetra National Park
- 1 LGK62 kmstraight line
- 2 TST74 kmstraight line
- 3 HDY95 kmstraight line
Langkawi, MalaysiaMore about Mu Ko Phetra National Park
Mu Ko Phetra National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 494 km² (49,438 ha) — about 63% of the size of New York City, making it the #44 largest national park in Thailand (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1984, 42 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 Phetra National Park
The closest airport is Langkawi International Airport (LGK), about 62 km away — around 1 h 20 min by car; alternatively Trang Airport (TST, 74 km). Other national parks within reach include Tarutao National Park (1,490 km²), Hat Chao Mai National Park (231 km²), Thale Ban National Park (195 km²) and Mu Ko Lanta National Park (134 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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