Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park is a national park located in southern Thailand. It was established in 1980. It covers an area of 739 square kilometers.[1]
| Khao Sok National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Khao Sok | |
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| Location | Surat Thani Province, Thailand |
| Nearest city | Surat Thani |
| Coordinates | 8°56′12″N 98°31′49″E / 8.93667°N 98.53028°E |
| Area | 739 km2 (285 sq mi) |
| Established | 22 December 1980 |
| Visitors | 419,470 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) |
| Website | https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/khao-sok-national-park |
Location
changeIt is located in Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand. It is part of a larger protected area known as the Khlong Saeng-Khao Sok Forest Area.
History
changeIt was once part of a larger coral reef. Over time, the coral and other debris transformed into limestone. When tectonic plates shifted, limestone was pushed upward to produce tall cliff and mountains.
In 19th century, many people moved to Khao Sok to avoid violence in coastal towns. In 1980, the Thai government declared Khao Sok as an official national park for the preservation of the jungle and wildlife.
Geography
changeIt has ancient rainforests, tall limestone cliffs, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and lakes. Cheow Lan Lake is located in the eastern part of the National park.
Wildlife
changeIt is home to 48 types of mammals, over 300 kinds of birds, more than 30 bat species. It also has reptiles and insects.
Elephants, Barking deer, Gaur, Gibbon and monkeys are among the other animals found in Khao Sok National Park. It also has the Rafflesia, largest flower in the world. It can grow up to 1 meter wide.[2]
References
change- ↑ "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022, no 22
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ↑ Nijhuis, M. (3 July 2016). "It's always a joy to discover a new species. But there is a downside..." The Guardian. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
Other websites
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Khao Sok National Park travel guide from Wikivoyage- The Climate of Thailand Archived 2016-08-01 at the Wayback Machine
- Birdwatching Khao Sok
