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Namtok Chat Trakan National Park
Namtok Chat Trakan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1987, covering 235 km² (91 sq mi). It is the #89 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 235 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PHY · 64 km
Nearest airports to Namtok Chat Trakan National Park
- 1 PHY64 kmstraight line
- 2 PHS73 kmstraight line
- 3 LOE98 kmstraight line
More about Namtok Chat Trakan National Park
Namtok Chat Trakan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 235 km² (23,500 ha) — about 2.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #89 largest national park in Thailand (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 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 Namtok Chat Trakan National Park
The closest airport is Phetchabun Airport (PHY), about 64 km away — around 1 h 24 min by car; alternatively Phitsanulok Airport (PHS, 73 km). Other national parks within reach include Khwae Noi National Park (198 km²), Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park (307 km²), Thung Salaeng Luang National Park (1,262 km²) and Phu Suan Sai National Park (117 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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