Home | Bangkok | Chiang Mai | Sukhothai | Ayutthaya | National Parks | Angkor | The Philippines | Search

Visitor Counter:

Ecosystems | Thailand Marine Parks | Central Thailand Parks | North Thailand Parks | South Thailand Parks | Northeast Thailand Parks | East Thailand Parks

Thailand National Parks Thailand has in excess of 148 wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks and Marine National Parks. These 148 National Parks are detailed individually and within each regional classification of Thailand, being South Thailand National Parks, East Thailand National Parks, North Thailand National Parks [ 59 ], Central Thailand National Parks and Northeast Thailand [ Isan ] National Parks and Marine National Parks. Thailand is home to over 15,000 species of vascular plants and 16,000 species of animals [ of which 960 are birds, 310 are reptiles, 107 are amphibians and 285 are mammals ]. There are in excess of 70,000 species of insects and 1,200 species of butterflies. This biological diversity stems from Thailand's location. Thailand lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator [ from 5.30 to 20.30 latitude North and from 97.2 to 105.3 longitude east ]. The total area of Thailand is more than 513,000 square kilometres [ 198,110 square miles ] and is divided into four main geographic regions. Accordingly the Thailand National Parks vary depending upon the climatic conditions affecting diversity. In this web site we intend to detail all 148 National Parks. In doing so we will specify what geographical regions, vegetation types, major ecosystems and common plant species and animal species can be found in each National Park. General characteristics and classifications of these will be described in separate detail and linked to each National Park web page or pages where relevant. Southern & Central Thailand National Marine Parks The Southern Thailand Peninsula region is tropical, limestone based karst country with tropical wet evergreen forests and coastal scenery with coral reefs and fine beaches, Northern Thailand is characterised by temperate climate forests and North Eastern Thailand by sandstone soils with seasonally dry deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. The South Thailand National and Marine Parks include, Phi Phi Marine National Park Tarutao Marine National Park Ao Phang Nga Marine National Park and Surin Marine National Park. The Southern coastal scenery is divided into two separate Seas, the Andaman Sea on the West coast of The Ishmus of Kra and the Gulf of Thailand to the East thereof. The total Coast line exceeds 2,600 kilometers [ 1,620 miles ]. The Northeast Thailand National Parks include Khao Yai Phu Kradung Phu Wiang and Phu Rua The Central Thailand National Parks in include Ko Chang Khao Sam Roi and Kaeng Krachan National Parks. North Thailand National Parks includes Doi Inthanon National Park Mae Ping National Park Nam Nao National Park and Doi Suthep National Park. These are all deciduous or rainforest mountain parks. The differences Between, National Parks, National Forest, World Heritage Nature reserves, Historical Parks, etc National Parks and National Marine Parks National Parks and National Marine Parks are selected and managed by The Thailand National Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Forest Parks in Thailand Forest Parks in Thailand are parklands set aside for conservation which are governed and owned by Provincial Governments. Ramsar Wetlands in Thailand Ramsar Wetlands in Thailand are wetlands selected by as being of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention 1975. The WWF considers wetlands as a most threatened ecosystm world wide because of salinization, invasive species, loss of vegetation, excessive development and inundation [ an overflow or accumulation of an expanse of water that submerges land ]. UNESCO World Heritage Sites There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Thailand concerned with nature conservation and National Parks. These are, [1] Dong Phayayen Khao Yai Forest Complex and [2] The Thungyai Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries Asian Regional Government Selected Areas Asean and other Asia based organisations have also recognized some areas in Thailand for conservation and protection and these include; [1] The Western Forest Complex.

North Thailand National Parks  Chae Son National Park  Chiang Mai National Parks  Chiang Rai National Parks  Doi Inthanon National Park  Doi Khun Tan National Park  Doi Luang National Park  Doi Pha Klong National Park  Doi Phahom Pok National Park  Doi Phu Kha National Park  Doi Phu Nang National Park  Doi Suthep Pui National Park  Doi Wiang Pha National Park  Huai Nam Dang National Park  Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park  Kamphaeng Phet National Parks  Khao Kho National Park  Khlong Lan National Park  Khlong Tron National Park  Khlong Wang Chao National Park  Khun Chae National Park  Khun Khan National Park  Khun Nan National Park  Khun Phra Wo National Park  Khun Sathan National Park  Lam Nam Kok National Park  Lam Nam Nan National Park  Lan Sang National Park  Lampang National Parks  Lamphun National Parks  Mae Charim National Park  Mae Puem National Park  Mae Wa National Park  Mae Ping National Park  Mae Hong Son National Parks  Mae Moei National Park  Mae Ngao National Park  Mae Tho National Park  Mae Yom National Park  Mae Wang National Park  Mae Wong National Park  Map of North Thailand National Parks  Nam Nao National Park  Namtok Mae Surin National Park  Namtok Pha Charoen National Park  Namtok Chat Trakan National Park  Nan National Parks  Nanthaburi National Park  Ob Luang National Park  Op Khan National Park  Pha Daeng National Park  Phayao National Parks  Phetchabun National Parks  Phitsanulok National Parks  Phrae National Parks  Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park  Phu Sang National Park  Phu Soi Dao National Park  Ramkhamhaeng National Park  Salawin National Park  Si Lanna National Park  Si Nan National Park  Si Satchanalai National Park  Sukhothai National Parks  Tat Mok National Park  Tak National Parks  Taksin Maharat National Park  Tham Pha Thai National Park  Tham Pla Namtok Pha Suea National Park  Tham Sakoen National Park  Thung Salaeng Luang National Park  Uttaradit National Parks  Wiang Kosai National Park  Central Thailand National Parks  Chaloem Phrakiat Thai Prachan National Park  Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park  Erawan National Park  Hat Wanakon National Park   Khao Sam Roi Yot Marine Park   Kaeng Krachan National Park  Kui Buri National Park  Khao Laem National Park  Khuean Srinagarindra National Park  Lam Khlong Ngu National Park  Map of Central Thailand National Parks  Sai Yok National Park  Thong Pha Phum National Park  Thung yai Huai Kha Khaeng  Western Forest Complex

© 2010 Thailand's World Privacy Policy | Site Map | Contact Us