Taksin Maharat National Park

Taksin Maharat National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติตากสินมหาราช
IUCN category II (national park)

Ton Krabak Yai
Map showing the location of Taksin Maharat National Park

Park location in Thailand

Location Tak Province, Thailand
Nearest city Tak
Coordinates 16°50′21.541″N 98°52′4.296″E / 16.83931694°N 98.86786000°E / 16.83931694; 98.86786000Coordinates: 16°50′21.541″N 98°52′4.296″E / 16.83931694°N 98.86786000°E / 16.83931694; 98.86786000
Area 149 km2 (58 sq mi)
Established December 1981
Governing body Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Taksin Maharat National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติตากสินมหาราช) is a national park in Tak Province, Thailand. Home to Thailand's largest tree, the park also features waterfalls, caves, and rock formations.[1]

Geography

Taksin Maharat National Park is 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of Tak town in Mae Sot District. The park's area is 149 square kilometres (58 sq mi). The mountains of the Thanon Thongchai Range run through the park's centre.[2]

History

It is believed that the Burmese King Alaungpaya used to march his army through this area. The park's original name was Ton Krabak Yai National Park, named for the park's enormous krabak tree. On 23 December 1981, the park was designated Thailand's 40th national park. It was later renamed Taksin Maharat National Park ("King Taksin the Great") in honour of King Taksin of the Thonburi Kingdom.[2]

Sights

Namtok Pang A Noi

Flora and fauna

Ton Krabak Yai is part of the park's lower-elevation dipterocarp forest. Evergreen and pine forests inhabit the park's higher elevations.[2]

Animal species include serow, barking deer, sambar deer, golden cat, and wild boar. The park is a noted bird watching area, with species including tiger shrike, forest wagtail, and Chinese pond heron.[1][2]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Williams, China (2010). Lonely Planet Thailand (13th ed.). Lonely Planet Publications. p. 417. ISBN 978-1-74220-385-0.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Taksin Maharat National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. "Taksin Maharat National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
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