Phu Soi Dao
| Phu Soi Dao | |
|---|---|
  Phu Soi Dao Location in Thailand, on the Lao–Thai border | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,120 m (6,960 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) |
| Listing |
Ultra List of mountains in Thailand |
| Coordinates | 17°44′N 101°00′E / 17.733°N 101.000°ECoordinates: 17°44′N 101°00′E / 17.733°N 101.000°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lao – Thai border |
| Parent range | Luang Prabang Range |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
Phu Soi Dao Mountain seen from Thailand
Phu Soi Dao (French: Phou Soai Dao) is a mountain in Southeast Asia. It is 2120 metres tall and rises at the southern end of the Luang Prabang Range, on the international border between Laos and Thailand.[1] Phu Soi Dao National Park is located on the Thai side of the range in Phitsanulok and Uttaradit Provinces.[2]
Pinus kesiya, Betula alnoides, Schima wallichii and Shorea siamensis are among the species of trees present in the forest. Utricularia spinomarginata and Utricularia phusoidaoensis are endemic plants on Phu Soi Dao. There are numerous waterfalls in the range area.[3]
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