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Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
Thung Salaeng Luang National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1963, covering 1,262 km² (487 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 1,262 km²
- Established
- 1963
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PHY · 39 km
Nearest airports to Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
- 1 PHY39 kmstraight line
- 2 PHS63 kmstraight line
- 3 LOE113 kmstraight line
More about Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
Thung Salaeng Luang National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 1,262 km² (126,200 ha) — about 80% of the size of London, making it the #10 largest national park in Thailand (1.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1963, 63 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Thailand (the first dates from 1962). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
The closest airport is Phetchabun Airport (PHY), about 39 km away — around 50 minutes by car; alternatively Phitsanulok Airport (PHS, 63 km). Other national parks within reach include Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park (307 km²), Khao Kho National Park (483 km²), Namtok Chat Trakan National Park (235 km²) and Khwae Noi National Park (198 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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