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Namtok Sam Lan National Park
Namtok Sam Lan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 45 km² (17 sq mi). It is the #130 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 45 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DMK · 70 km
Nearest airports to Namtok Sam Lan National Park
- 1 DMK70 kmstraight line
- 2 BKK87 kmstraight line
- 3 UTP195 kmstraight line
More about Namtok Sam Lan National Park
Namtok Sam Lan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 45 km² (4,500 ha) — about 76% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #130 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% 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 Sam Lan National Park
The closest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), about 70 km away — around 1 h 31 min by car; alternatively Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 87 km). Other national parks within reach include Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park (42 km²), Khao Yai National Park (2,168 km²), Thap Lan National Park (2,236 km²) and Pa Hin Ngam National Park (100 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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