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Si Phang Nga National Park
Si Phang Nga National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1988, covering 248 km² (96 sq mi). It is the #87 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 248 km²
- Established
- 1988
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- UNN · 71 km
Nearest airports to Si Phang Nga National Park
- 1 UNN71 kmstraight line
- 2 URT73 kmstraight line
- 3 KAW100 kmstraight line
Kawthoung, MyanmarMore about Si Phang Nga National Park
Si Phang Nga National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 248 km² (24,831 ha) — about 2.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #87 largest national park in Thailand (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1988, 38 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 Si Phang Nga National Park
The closest airport is Ranong Airport (UNN), about 71 km away — around 1 h 32 min by car; alternatively Surat Thani Airport (URT, 73 km). Other national parks within reach include Laem Son National Park (315 km²), Khao Sok (739 km²), Khlong Phanom National Park (410 km²) and Kaeng Krung National Park (541 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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