Sai Thong National Park

Sai Thong National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรทอง
IUCN category II (national park)
Map showing the location of Sai Thong National Park

Park location in Thailand

Location Thailand
Nearest city Chaiyaphum
Coordinates 15°52′17″N 101°30′54″E / 15.87139°N 101.51500°E / 15.87139; 101.51500Coordinates: 15°52′17″N 101°30′54″E / 15.87139°N 101.51500°E / 15.87139; 101.51500
Area 319 km2 (120 sq mi)
Established 30 December 1992 (1992-December-30)[1]
Governing body Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Sai Thong National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติไทรทอง) is a national park in Thailand's Chaiyaphum Province. This mountainous park features waterfalls, scenic viewpoints and a seasonal flower field.[2]

Geography

Sai Thong National Park is located about 70 kilometres (40 mi) west of Chaiyaphum town in the Nong Bua Rawe, Thep Sathit, Phakdi Chumphon and Nong Bua Daeng districts of Chaiyaphum Province. The park's area is 319 square kilometres (120 sq mi). The park is located in the Phang Hoei mountain range and the park's highest point is Khao Phang Hoei at 1,008 metres (3,307 ft).[2] Numerous tributaries of the Chi River have their source within the park's boundaries.[1]

Attractions

Siam tulip

Flora

The park's forest types consist of mixed deciduous, dipterocarp and dry evergreen forest.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sai Thong National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sutthipibul, Vasa; Ampholchantana, Chantanaporn; Dulkull Kapelle, Peeranuch; Charoensiri, Vatid; Lukanawarakul, Ratana, eds. (2006). "Sai Thong National Park" (PDF). National Parks in Thailand. (free online from the publisher). Department of National Parks (Thailand). pp. 142–143. ISBN 974-286-087-4. Retrieved 23 June 2014.

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