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Phu Sang National Park
Phu Sang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2000, covering 285 km² (110 sq mi). It is the #82 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 285 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CEI · 69 km
Nearest airports to Phu Sang National Park
- 1 CEI69 kmstraight line
- 2 BOR86 kmstraight line
- 3 NNT94 kmstraight line
Ton Phueng, LaosMore about Phu Sang National Park
Phu Sang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 285 km² (28,500 ha) — about 2.7 times the size of Paris, making it the #82 largest national park in Thailand (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 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 Sang National Park
The closest airport is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), about 69 km away — around 1 h 30 min by car; alternatively Bokeo International Airport (BOR, 86 km). Other national parks within reach include Tham Sakoen National Park (250 km²), Nanthaburi National Park, Mae Puem National Park (356 km²) and Doi Phu Nang National Park (863 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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