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Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park
Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1983, covering 43 km² (17 sq mi). It is the #131 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 43 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- USM · 23 km
Nearest airports to Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park
- 1Samui International AirportUSM23 kmstraight lineNa Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
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- 2 URT124 kmstraight line
- 3 CJM132 kmstraight line
More about Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park
Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 43 km² (4,300 ha) — about 73% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #131 largest national park in Thailand (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 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 Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park
The closest airport is Samui International Airport (USM), about 23 km away — around 29 minutes by car; alternatively Surat Thani Airport (URT, 124 km). Other national parks within reach include Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park (102 km²), Hat Khanom–Mu Ko Thale Tai National Park (315 km²), Nam Tok Si Khit National Park (142 km²) and Mu Ko Chumphon National Park (324 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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