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Phu Pha Lek National Park
Phu Pha Lek National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2009, covering 419 km² (162 sq mi). It is the #50 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks. Parque nacional en Tailandia.
- Area
- 419 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SNO · 37 km
Nearest airports to Phu Pha Lek National Park
- 1 SNO37 kmstraight line
- 2 KOP96 kmstraight line
- 3 ROI98 kmstraight line
More about Phu Pha Lek National Park
Phu Pha Lek National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand — parque nacional en Tailandia. It covers 419 km² (41,900 ha) — about 54% of the size of New York City, making it the #50 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 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 Pha Lek National Park
The closest airport is Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO), about 37 km away — around 48 minutes by car; alternatively Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP, 96 km). Other national parks within reach include Phu Phan National Park (415 km²), Phu Pha Yon National Park (829 km²), Nam Phong National Park (197 km²) and Phu Pha Thoep National Park (48 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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