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Phu Toei National Park
Phu Toei National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1998, covering 317 km² (122 sq mi). It is the #75 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 317 km²
- Established
- 1998
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TVY · 162 km
Nearest airports to Phu Toei National Park
- 1 TVY162 kmstraight line
- 2 DMK166 kmstraight line
- 3 BKK195 kmstraight line
Dawei, MyanmarMore about Phu Toei National Park
Phu Toei National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 317 km² (31,700 ha) — about 3 times the size of Paris, making it the #75 largest national park in Thailand (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1998, 28 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 Toei National Park
The closest airport is Dawei Airport (TVY), about 162 km away — around 3 h 31 min by car; alternatively Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 166 km). Other national parks within reach include Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park (59 km²), Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (1,532 km²), Lam Khlong Ngu National Park and Erawan National Park (550 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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