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Pha Taem National Park
Pha Taem National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1991, covering 340 km² (131 sq mi). It is the #68 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 340 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PKZ · 41 km
Nearest airports to Pha Taem National Park
- 1 PKZ41 kmstraight line
- 2 UBP71 kmstraight line
- 3 ROI203 kmstraight line
Pakse, LaosMore about Pha Taem National Park
Pha Taem National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 340 km² (34,000 ha) — about 3.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #68 largest national park in Thailand (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Pha Taem National Park
The closest airport is Pakse International Airport (PKZ), about 41 km away — around 53 minutes by car; alternatively Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP, 71 km). Other national parks within reach include Kaeng Tana National Park (80 km²), Phu Chong-Na Yoi National Park (686 km²), Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park (231 km²) and Khao Phra Wihan National Park (130 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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