Khao Yai National Park
| Khao Yai National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Haew Suwat waterfall | |
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| Location | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| Nearest city | Pak Chong District |
| Coordinates | 14°21′N 101°26′E / 14.35°N 101.44°E[1] |
| Area | 2,166 km2 (836 sq mi) |
| Established | 18 September 1962 |
| Visitors | 1,551,449 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Khao Yai National Park is the first national park in Thailand. It was established in 1962. It covers an area of 2,166 square kilometers.[2]
Location
[change | change source]It is located in western part of the Sankamphaeng Mountain Range in northeast Thailand.
Wildlife
[change | change source]It is home to over 3,000 plant species and over 300 bird species. It has 66 species of mammals.
Pythons, cobras, Asian black bears, leopard and otters are among the other animals found in Khao Yai National Park.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex". World Heritage Convention. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ↑ "Khao Yai National Park". Thai National Parks. Archived from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
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