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Sai Yok National Park
Sai Yok National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1980, covering 500 km² (193 sq mi). It is the #43 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 500 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TVY · 68 km
Nearest airports to Sai Yok National Park
- 1 TVY68 kmstraight line
- 2 DMK208 kmstraight line
- 3 MGZ220 kmstraight line
Dawei, MyanmarMore about Sai Yok National Park
Sai Yok National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 500 km² (50,000 ha) — about 64% of the size of New York City, making it the #43 largest national park in Thailand (0.7% 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 Sai Yok National Park
The closest airport is Dawei Airport (TVY), about 68 km away — around 1 h 29 min by car; alternatively Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 208 km). Other national parks within reach include Sai Yok Noi Waterfall National Park, Erawan National Park (550 km²), Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (1,532 km²) and Thong Pha Phum National Park (1,236 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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