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Wiang Kosai National Park
Wiang Kosai National Park is a national park in Thailand, established in 1981, covering 410 km² (158 sq mi). It is the #52 largest of Thailand's 152 national parks.
- Area
- 410 km²
- Established
- 1981
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LPT · 38 km
Nearest airports to Wiang Kosai National Park
- 1 LPT38 kmstraight line
- 2 THS82 kmstraight line
- 3Chiang Mai International AirportCNX112 kmstraight lineChiang Mai, Thailand
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More about Wiang Kosai National Park
Wiang Kosai National Park is one of 152 national parks in Thailand. It covers 410 km² (41,000 ha) — about 52% of the size of New York City, making it the #52 largest national park in Thailand (0.6% 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 Wiang Kosai National Park
The closest airport is Lampang Airport (LPT), about 38 km away — around 50 minutes by car; alternatively Sukhothai Airport (THS, 82 km). Other national parks within reach include Doi Chong National Park, Si Satchanalai National Park (213 km²), Doi Pha Klong National Park and Doi Khun Tan National Park (255 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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