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Thong Pha Phum National Park
Thong Pha Phum National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2009, covering 1,236 km² (477 sq mi). It is the #12 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 1,236 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TVY · 69 km
Nearest airports to Thong Pha Phum National Park
- 1 TVY69 kmstraight line
- 2 MAQ224 kmstraight line
- 3 MGZ252 kmstraight line
Dawei, MyanmarMore about Thong Pha Phum National Park
Thong Pha Phum National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 1,236 km² (123,600 ha) — about 79% of the size of London, making it the #12 largest national park in Thailand (1.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 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 Thong Pha Phum National Park
The closest airport is Dawei Airport (TVY), about 69 km away — around 1 h 30 min by car; alternatively Mae Sot Airport (MAQ, 224 km). Other national parks within reach include Khao Laem National Park (1,497 km²), Sai Yok National Park (500 km²), Lam Khlong Ngu National Park and Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (1,532 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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