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.
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]
On 23 December 2009, Thong Pha Phum became Thailand's 114th National Park.[2]
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]
Animal species include elephant, tiger, water buffalo, northern red muntjac and civet. Bird life includes hornbills, bulbul and coucal.[2] [3]