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Ton Sak Yai National Park
Ton Sak Yai National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 2003, covering 519 km² (200 sq mi). It is the #42 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 519 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- THS · 92 km
Nearest airports to Ton Sak Yai National Park
- 1 THS92 kmstraight line
- 2 PHS101 kmstraight line
- 3 LOE125 kmstraight line
More about Ton Sak Yai National Park
Ton Sak Yai National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 519 km² (51,900 ha) — about 66% of the size of New York City, making it the #42 largest national park in Thailand (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 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 Ton Sak Yai National Park
The closest airport is Sukhothai Airport (THS), about 92 km away — around 1 h 59 min by car; alternatively Phitsanulok Airport (PHS, 101 km). Other national parks within reach include Phu Suan Sai National Park (117 km²), Lam Nam Nan National Park (999 km²), Phu Soi Dao National Park (340 km²) and Khwae Noi National Park (198 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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