Thong Pha Phum National Park Explained

Thong Pha Phum National Park
Alt Name:อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ
Iucn Category:II
Map:Thailand
Relief:1
Location:Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Nearest City:Kanchanaburi
Coordinates:14.6928°N 98.4036°W
Area Km2:1236
Established:23 December 2009
Visitation Num:112,332
Visitation Year:2019
Governing Body:Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Thong Pha Phum National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ) is a national park in 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 175km (109miles) northwest of Kanchanaburi town and 30km (20miles) west of Thong Pha Phum, in Sangkhla Buri and Thong Pha Phum Districts. The park's area is 772,214 rai ~ .[1] Khao Chang Phueak is the park's highest peak at .[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 30m (100feet) 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 elephant, tiger, water buffalo, northern red muntjac and civet. Bird life includes hornbills, bulbul and coucal.[2] [3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง . December 2020 . Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation . Thai . National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes . 1 November 2022 ., no 114.
  2. Web site: National Parks in Thailand: Thong Pha Phum National Park . 2015 . . 204 . 26 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Thong Pha Phum National Park . Department of National Parks (Thailand) . 27 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130522205615/http://www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve/asp/style1/default.asp?npid=104&lg=2 . 22 May 2013.