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Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1985, covering 322 km² (124 sq mi). It is the #73 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 322 km²
- Established
- 1985
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KKC · 41 km
Nearest airports to Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
- 1 KKC41 kmstraight line
- 2 UTH73 kmstraight line
- 3 LOE116 kmstraight line
More about Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 322 km² (32,200 ha) — about 3.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #73 largest national park in Thailand (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1985, 41 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 Phu Kao - Phu Phan Kham National Park
The closest airport is Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), about 41 km away — around 54 minutes by car; alternatively Udon Thani International Airport (UTH, 73 km). Other national parks within reach include Phu Wiang National Park (325 km²), Nam Phong National Park (197 km²), Phu Pha Man National Park (350 km²) and Phu Kradueng National Park (348 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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