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Ramkhamhaeng National Park
Ramkhamhaeng National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1980, covering 341 km² (132 sq mi). It is the #66 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 341 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- THS · 41 km
Nearest airports to Ramkhamhaeng National Park
- 1 THS41 kmstraight line
- 2 PHS68 kmstraight line
- 3 MAQ120 kmstraight line
More about Ramkhamhaeng National Park
Ramkhamhaeng National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 341 km² (34,100 ha) — about 3.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #66 largest national park in Thailand (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 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 Ramkhamhaeng National Park
The closest airport is Sukhothai Airport (THS), about 41 km away — around 53 minutes by car; alternatively Phitsanulok Airport (PHS, 68 km). Other national parks within reach include Khlong Wang Chao National Park (747 km²), Mae Wa National Park (587 km²), Lan Sang National Park (104 km²) and Si Satchanalai National Park (213 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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