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Phu Pha Thoep National Park
Phu Pha Thoep National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1988, covering 48 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #129 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 48 km²
- Established
- 1988
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KOP · 106 km
Nearest airports to Phu Pha Thoep National Park
- 1 KOP106 kmstraight line
- 2 SNO108 kmstraight line
- 3 ROI111 kmstraight line
More about Phu Pha Thoep National Park
Phu Pha Thoep National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 48 km² (4,839 ha) — about 82% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #129 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1988, 38 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 Thoep National Park
The closest airport is Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP), about 106 km away — around 2 h 17 min by car; alternatively Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO, 108 km). Other national parks within reach include Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park (231 km²), Phu Pha Yon National Park (829 km²), Phu Phan National Park (415 km²) and Phu Pha Lek National Park (419 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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