List of forest parks of Thailand
Forest parks (Thai: วนอุทยาน) in Thailand are protected areas set aside for conservation and protection from development owing to their natural scenic value that are too small to be declared national parks.[1] The forest parks are governed by the provincial administrations. Thailand's forest parks fall under IUCN Category V, (Protected Landscape/Seascape).[2] There are a total of 69 Forest Parks in Thailand, covering a combined land surface of 880 km², which is about a 0.17% of the total area of the country.[3]
View from Phu Chi Fa forest park, Chiang Rai Province
Since the first protected area was established in Thailand, their capacity to achieve their purpose has been under multiple challenges. As other protected areas such as National Parks and Wildlife Reserves, forest parks are not free from severe threats such as land encroachment, illegal logging and poaching.[4]
Forest parks of Thailand
Thai highlands
| Name | Province | Area (km²) | Date created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tham Luang - Khun Nam Nang Non | Chiang Rai | 8.00 | October 1, 1986 |
| Namtok Tat Khwan | Chiang Rai | 3.36 | May 8, 2002 |
| Namtok Mae Tho | Chiang Rai | 6.40 | November 9, 1997 |
| Namtok Huai Mae Sak | Chiang Rai | 4.48 | May 8, 2002 |
| Namtok Hua Mae Kham | Chiang Rai | 5.60 | November 20, 1998 |
| Phaya Phiphak | Chiang Rai | 6.00 | May 4, 1999 |
| Phu Chi Fa Forest Park | Chiang Rai Province | 2,500 rais | 6 February 1998 |
| San Pha Phaya Phrai | Chiang Rai | 4.80 | November 20, 1997 |
| Namtok Buatong Lae Namphu Chet Si | Chiang Mai | 9,375 rai | September 10, 1994 |
| Khao Luang | Nakhon Sawan | 95.00 | February 22, 1996 |
| Tham Phet-Tham Thong | Nakhon Sawan | 4.80 | January 10, 1998 |
| Tham Pha Tup | Nan | 0.84 | October 1, 1978 |
| Dinosown Kaeng Luang | Phayao | ?? | ?? |
| Phu Langka | Payao | 12.48 | May 8, 2002 |
| Nakhon Chai Boworn | Phichit | 1.73 | July 25, 1989 |
| Khao Phanom Thong | Phitsanulok | 20 | February 10, 1993 |
| Namtok Than Thip | Petchabun | 8,750 rais | 1 May 1995 |
| Phae Mueang Phi | Prae | 0.27 | 4 March 1981 |
| Kaeo Komon | Mae Hong Son | 51.26 rais | 16 July 1996 |
| Thung Buatong | Mae Hong Son | 7.10 | July 21, 1999 |
| Namtok Mae Sawan Noi | Mae Hong Son | 4.5 | March 23, 1998 |
| Pha Hin Tang | Mae Hong Son | 5.60 | January 13, 1997 |
| Mon Phraya Chae | Lampang | 29.73 | 21 October 1969 |
| Doi Wiang Kaeo | Lampang | 26,250 rais | 1 October 1989 |
| Tham Lom-Tham Wang | Sukhothai | 12.80 | January 23, 1983 |
| Ton Sak Yai | Uttaradit | 22,000 rais | 1 October 1969 |
| Tham Khao Wong | Uthai Thani | 8,125 rais | 9 December 2001 |
Central-East
| Name | Province | Area (km²) | Date created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phra Thaen Dong Rang | Kanchanaburi | 2.15 | October 28, 1982 |
| Khao Laem Sing | Chanthaburi | 15.2 | October 25, 1983 |
| Namtok Khao Chao Bo Thong | Chonburi | 31.16 | March 2, 1987 |
| Khao Ta Monglai | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 1.37 | September 11, 1997 |
| Khao Mae Ramphueng | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 7.17 | 16 January 2002 |
| Thao Kosa | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 0.80 | 28 July 2000 |
| Pran Buri | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 3.17 | September 30, 1982 |
| Pa Klang Ao | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 1.92 | 1 October 1974 |
| Khao Nang Phanthurat | Petchaburi | 2.5 | 25 February 1999 |
| Cha-am | Petchaburi | ?? | March 4, 1992 |
| Tham Khao Noi | Ratchaburi | 4.80 | December 12, 1981 |
| Phu Muang | Suphan Buri | 2.76 | December 26, 1984 |
Northeast
| Name | Province | Area (km²) | Date created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phu Pha Wua | Kalasin | 6.40 | February 20, 1996 |
| Phu Faek | Kalasin | 6.50 | January 27, 1997 |
| Phu Phra | Kalasin | 103.84 | October 1, 1973 |
| Namtok Ba Luang | Khon Khaen | 1,200 rais | October 1, 1983 |
| Khao Kradong | Buri Ram | 2.32 | October 1, 1993 |
| Kosamphi | Sarakham | 0.20 | October 1, 1966. |
| Chi Long | Sarakham | 0.19 | April 24, 1982 |
| Dong Bang | Mukdahan | 1,300 rai | 8 August 1995 |
| Tham Saeng Tham Phrommawat | Loei | 8.00 | April 28, 1988 |
| Namtok Huai Lao | Loei | 3.40 | September 1, 1997 |
| Phu Bo Bit | Loei | 7.00 | April 10, 1996 |
| Suan Hin Pha Ngam[5] | Loei | ||
| Phu Pha Lom | Loei | 13.60 | 15 March 1996 |
| Harirak | Loei | 13.20 | September 17, 1990 |
| Pa Son Nong Khu | Surin | 10 | October 29, 1981 |
| Phanom Sawai | Surin | 3.96 | June 22, 1984 |
| Phu Pha Daeng | Nong Bua Lamphu | 17.87 | 3 May 1996 |
| Phu Singh-Phu Pha Pheung | Amnat Charoen | 16 | August 26, 1996 |
| Than Ngam | Udon Thani | 125 | 19 December 1984 |
| Phu Phra Bat Buabok | Udon Thani | 13 | 20 February 1996 |
| Wang Sam Mo | Udon Thani | 2.88 | 19 January 1984 |
| Namtok Pha Luang | Ubon Rachathani | 18.20 | 4 September 1996 |
South
| Name | Province | Area (km²) | Date created |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namtok Kapo | Chumpon | 0.45 | October 1, 1958 |
| Namtok Phan | Trang | 14.75 | September 29, 1997 |
| Namtok Raman | Phang Nga | 0.20 | October 26, 1983 |
| Sa Nang Manora | Phang Nga | 0.29 | September 15, 1980 |
| Mueang Kao Chai Buri | Phatthalung | 3.00 | August 21, 2001 |
| Khuan Khao Wang | Songkhla | 3.26 | September 12, 1995 |
| Namtok Thara Sawan | Songkhla | 17.72 | July 23, 1996 |
See also
References
- Natural Forest Management for Biodiversity Conservation in Thailand
- IUCN Category V - Protected Landscape/seascape Ecotourism Resources and Management in Thailand Archived 2012-03-30 at the Wayback Machine
- Ecotourism Resources and Management in Thailand Archived 2014-08-01 at the Wayback Machine
- Thailand’s Experience in Protected Area Management
- Suan Hin Pha Ngam - Khunming Archived 2013-03-10 at the Wayback Machine
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