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Namtok Mae Surin National Park
Namtok Mae Surin National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 397 km² (153 sq mi). It is the #56 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 397 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HGN · 19 km
Nearest airports to Namtok Mae Surin National Park
- 1 HGN19 kmstraight line
- 2 LIW105 kmstraight line
- 3Chiang Mai International AirportCNX106 kmstraight lineChiang Mai, Thailand
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Loikaw, MyanmarMore about Namtok Mae Surin National Park
Namtok Mae Surin National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 397 km² (39,700 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the #56 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1981, 45 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 Mae Surin National Park
The closest airport is Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN), about 19 km away — around 24 minutes by car; alternatively Loikaw Airport (LIW, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea National Park (630 km²), Huai Nam Dang National Park (1,252 km²), Khun Khan National Park (208 km²) and Doi Inthanon National Park (482 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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