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Phu Phan National Park
Phu Phan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1972, covering 415 km² (160 sq mi). It is the #51 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 415 km²
- Established
- 1972
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SNO · 21 km
Nearest airports to Phu Phan National Park
- 1 SNO21 kmstraight line
- 2 KOP80 kmstraight line
- 3 ROI107 kmstraight line
More about Phu Phan National Park
Phu Phan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 415 km² (41,544 ha) — about 53% of the size of New York City, making it the #51 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1972, 54 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Thailand (the first dates from 1962). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Phu Phan National Park
The closest airport is Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO), about 21 km away — around 28 minutes by car; alternatively Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP, 80 km). Other national parks within reach include Phu Pha Yon National Park (829 km²), Phu Pha Lek National Park (419 km²), Phu Pha Thoep National Park (48 km²) and Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park (231 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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