Thong Pha Phum National Park

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Thong Pha Phum National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ
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Khao Chang Phueak, highest point in Kanchanaburi
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Park location in Thailand
Location Kanchanaburi province, Thailand
Nearest city Kanchanaburi
Coordinates 14°41′34″N98°24′13″E / 14.69278°N 98.40361°E / 14.69278; 98.40361
Area1,236 km2 (477 sq mi)
Established23 December 2009
Visitors123,285(in 2024) [1]
Governing body Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Thong Pha Phum National Park (Thai : อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ) is a national park in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. The park, located on the border with Myanmar, is part of the Western Forest Complex protected area.

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Geography

Thong Pha Phum National Park is located about 175 kilometres (100 mi) northwest of Kanchanaburi town and 30 kilometres (20 mi) west of Thong Pha Phum, in Sangkhla Buri and Thong Pha Phum districts. The park's area is 772,214 rai ~ 1,236 square kilometres (477 sq mi) [2] and neighboring (from north clockwise) Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, Khao Laem National Park, Sai Yok National Park and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
High mountains in the Tenasserim Range include: Khao Cha Long, Khao Dang, Khao Lo Lo, Khao Nisa, Khao Pak Pratu, Khao Phu Thong, Khao Pra Nong Tho Khi and Khao Chang Phueak is with 1,249 metres (4,098 ft) the park's highest peak.
Streams such as: Huai Chet Mit, Huai Kop, Huai Malai, Huai Ong Phra, Huai Pak Khok, Huai Pi Khi and Huai San flowing into the eastern plains into Vajiralongkorn Dam. [3]

History

On 23 December 2009, Thong Pha Phum became Thailand's 114th National Park.
Since 2002 this national park has been managed by PARO 3 (Ban Pong).

Climate

The climate is influenced by southeastern monsoon in rainy season and northeastern monsoon in winter. Summer is from February to April, rainy season runs from May to July and winter lasts from November to January. [4]

Flora

There are four types of forest, namely: Dry evergreen forest, Hill evergreen forest, Mixed deciduous forest and Tropical evergreen forest. [5]

Fauna

Mammals

The number of sightings in the park are 24 species of mammals, include: [6]

Birds

The park has some 149 species of birds from 51 families.

Passerine

96 species of passerine from 32 families, represented by one species: [7]

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Grey-headed canary-flycatcher

Non-passerine

53 species of non-passerine from 19 families, represented by one species: [8]

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Greater coucal

Reptiles

The number of sightings in the park are six species of reptiles, include: [9]

Amphibians

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Scorpion

Arachnids

Fishes

The number of sightings in the park are nine species of fishes, include: [10]

Attractions

The park has numerous waterfalls and caves. Chok Kradin waterfall descends 30 metres (100 ft) over a cliff. Another large waterfall is Khao Yai, with three levels. Other park waterfalls include Dip Yai, Bi Teng and Huai Meuang. Khao Noi cave houses Buddha images. Khao Khat viewpoint offers a panoramic view over the park. [11]

Location

See also

References

  1. ↑ "สถิตินักท่องเที่ยวที่เข้าไปในอุทยานแห่งชาติ ปีงบบ่ระมาณ พ.ศ. 2567" [Statistics of tourists visiting national parks in fiscal year 2024]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) (in Thai). Retrieved 8 August 2025, PARO 3 - no.20 Thongphaphum - 123,285{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ↑ "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุเบกษา 133 แห่ง" [Area Information of 133 National Parks published in the Government Gazette] (in Thai). Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. December 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2024, No.114 Thong Pha Phum N.P., Area = 772,214 rai ~ 1,235 sqkm{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. ↑ "Thongphaphum National Park > Landform". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "Thong Pha Phum National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  5. ↑ "Thongphaphum National Park > Flora". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Thongphaphum National Park > Mammals". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Thong Pha Phum National Park > Passeriformes". Avibase - The World Bird Database. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Thong Pha Phum National Park > Non-passeriformes". Avibase - The World Bird Database. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Thongphaphum National Park > Reptiles". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "Thongphaphum National Park > Fishes". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Protected areas > Thong Pha Phum National Park". Foundation Western Forest Complex Conservation (FWFCC). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
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