Chanthaburi Mountains

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Location of major peaks, in Thailand

The Chanthaburi Mountains (Thai: ทิวเขาจันทบุรี) is a mountain range in Eastern Thailand. It forms the watershed between the Bang Pakong River basin to its north and several short rivers draining into the Gulf of Thailand.^[1][2]

The Chanthaburi Range forms a westward continuation of the Banthat Range (the section of the

The length of the Chanthaburi Range is reported at about 170 kilometres (110 mi)[3] or 281 kilometres (175 mi),^[1] depending on the areas included in the measurement. Khao Soi Dao Tai is its highest peak at 1,675 metres (5,495 ft)^[4] (older sources give 1,640 metres (5,380 ft)^[5]), followed by Khao Soi Dao Nuea. Igneous rock in the form of granite is extensively found in the composition of the main range, especially in the area of the two highest peaks.^[1] Other notable peaks include Khao Khitchakut and Khao Sip Ha Chan.^[3]

The mountains feature several forested areas protected by several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, collectively known as the Eastern Forest Complex. These include (in decreasing order of size): Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Khao Khiao–Khao Chomphu Wildlife Sanctuary, Khao Sip Ha Chan National Park, Khao Chamao–Khao Wong National Park, and Khao Khitchakut National Park.

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