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There are 102 National parks in Thailand, each of which is said to comprise of
at least 10 square kilometers of land and natural resources that are of ecological
importance or are uniquely beautiful. The administration of these Parks is managed
by the National Park wildlife and Plant Conservation Department that again is
a section of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Among the 102
National Parks, there are 21 Marine Parks. Here is a list of some significant
National Parks of Thailand.
Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand:
This park is situated in the Ching mai province and it is named after the highest
mountain of Thailand, Doi Inthanon, which it also encompasses. The Park spreads
from the lowlands and rises to the peak and it features the second highest number
of bird species of any National Park of Thailand.
Khao Yai National Park, Thailand:
Khao Yai is Thailand's first National park and also the second largest. The
Park is largely based on the Nakhon Ratchasima province. The Park features a
large variety of mammals, birds and also possesses a beautiful waterfall.
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand:
This Park is located in the Surat Thani Province and comprises of the largest
area of virgin forests in the Southern Thailand. It is famous for the Bua Phut,
a special kind of flower that grows within the Park.
Tarutao National Park, Thailand:
This is a marine Park located on the Saturn Province in Southern Thailand. This
Park consists of 51 islands located in the Andaman Sea. It is known for its
diving sites.
Sam Roi Yot National Park, Thailand:
The Sam Roi Yot National Park or the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is the first
marine Park of Thailand and is located on the Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
The park boasts a collection of rare animals.
Khao Chong Nature Reserve, Thailand:
This nature reserve is situated in the Trang Province.
Similan Archipelago National Park, Thailand:
This Park contains small islands and is famous for its underwater sightseeing.
Ang thong National Marine Park, Thailand:
This a marine park located in the gulf of Thailand and it covers 42 islands.
Thaleh Ban National Park, Thailand:
This park is based in Satun Province and has the best preserved section of Asia's
white meranti rain forest.
Huay Nam Dang National Park, Thailand:
The major attractions of this Park include the Doi Kiew Lom Viewpoint, Doi Chang
Viewpoint and the beautiful Huay Nam Dang Waterfall.
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