- Source: Kaeng Krung National Park
Kaeng Krung National Park (Thai: แก่งกรุง) is a national park in southern Thailand, protecting 338,125 rai ~ 541 square kilometres (209 sq mi) of forests in the Phuket mountain range. It was declared a national park on 4 December 1991.
The park is in northwest Surat Thani Province, covering area of the districts Tha Chana, Chaiya, Tha Chang, and Vibhavadi. The area encompasses two mountain chains, with the highest elevation being Khao Sung at 849 meters. The northern part drains via the Khlong Sa toward the Lang Suan River, while the south drains via the Khlong Yan to the Phum Duang River.
The wildlife in the park includes elephants, bears, gaurs, tapirs, tigers, several monkey species, as well as many bird species.
See also
List of national parks of Thailand
List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
References
External links
National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Kaeng Krung National Park
- Surat Thani province
- List of protected areas of Thailand
- Chaiya district
- Tenasserim–South Thailand semi-evergreen rain forests
- Khlong Yan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Vibhavadi district
- List of national parks of Thailand
- Chalcorana eschatia
- Tha Chang district, Surat Thani