Thong Pha Phum National Park
| Thong Pha Phum National Park | |
|---|---|
| อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ | |
Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand | |
| Nearest city | Kanchanaburi |
| Coordinates | 14°41′34″N 98°24′13″E / 14.69278°N 98.40361°E |
| Area | 1,236 km2 (477 sq mi) |
| Established | 23 December 2009 |
| Visitors | 112,332 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Thong Pha Phum National Park (
Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The park, located on the border with Myanmar, is part of the Western Forest Complex
protected area.
Geography
Thong Pha Phum National Park is located about 175 kilometres (100 mi) northwest of
Thong Pha Phum Districts. The park's area is 772,214 rai ~ 1,236 square kilometres (477 sq mi).[1] Khao Chang Phueak is the park's highest peak at 1,249 metres (4,098 ft).[2]
History
On 23 December 2009, Thong Pha Phum became Thailand's 114th National Park.[2]
Attractions
The park has numerous waterfalls and caves. Chok Kradin waterfall descends 30 metres (100 ft) over a cliff. Another large waterfall is Khao Yai, with three levels. Other park waterfalls include Dip Yai, Bi Teng and Huai Meuang. Khao Noi cave houses
Buddha images. Khao Khat viewpoint offers a panoramic view over the park.[2]
Fauna
Animal species include
See also
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Thong Pha Phum National Park.
- ^ "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022, no 114
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ a b c d "National Parks in Thailand: Thong Pha Phum National Park" (PDF). Department of National Parks (Thailand). 2015. p. 204. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ "Thong Pha Phum National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.