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National ParkUNESCO World Heritage

Kaeng Krachan

South-East AsiaDesignated in 19812,915 km²
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Thailand's largest national park; a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021 as part of the Kaeng Krachan forest complex

Area

2,915 km²

Protection category

IUCN II

Parque nacional —

Designated in

1981

Declared in 1981, it is the largest national park in Thailand and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 as part of the transboundary Kaeng Krachan forest complex, ecologically continuous with Myanmar. It protects one of the last significant populations of gaur, the largest wild cattle in the world, and of Indochinese tiger in western Thailand.

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Kaeng Krachan: 55 documented species

Mammals25Birds9Reptiles13Amphibians

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Thailand, where Kaeng Krachan lies.

Tropical rainforestMarine / coastal

Experiences in this park

Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching

Nearby dive sites

Where can I dive near here?

211 km away

247 km away

267 km away

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Region

South-East Asia

Climate

Tropical, Temperate, Mountain

Best season

November to February

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Best season
November to February
Area
2,915 km²
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Thailand · South-East Asia
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CountryThailand
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