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Thap Lan National Park
Thap Lan National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 2,236 km² (863 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 2,236 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BKK · 139 km
Nearest airports to Thap Lan National Park
- 1 BKK139 kmstraight line
- 2 DMK145 kmstraight line
- 3 BFV184 kmstraight line
More about Thap Lan National Park
Thap Lan National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 2,236 km² (223,600 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Thailand (3.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1981, 45 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 Thap Lan National Park
The closest airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), about 139 km away — around 3 h 0 min by car; alternatively Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 145 km). Other national parks within reach include Pang Sida National Park (844 km²), Khao Yai National Park (2,168 km²), Ta Phraya National Park (594 km²) and Namtok Chet Sao Noi National Park (42 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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