Thale Ban National Park
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Thale Ban National Park is a foresty area south of the Banthat Mountains in Southern Thailand, at the south of Satun Province directly at the boundary to Malaysia. The park was established on October 27 1980. It covers an area of 196 km² of Khuan Don and Mueang Satun district.
The park is located around a valley which formed the historic link between Thailand and Malaysia. According to local lore, 300 years ago an earthquake formed the lake in the valley, probably due to a landslide which created a natural dam. Submerged trees found within the lake seem to confirm this story. The limestone hills contain several caves. The highest elevation within the park is the Chin mountain with an elevation of 756 meter above sea level.
The park contains a diverse wildlife. 64 mammal species, including the rare Pardofelis marmorata, Tapirus indicus and Capricornis sumatraensis, 282 bird species, most notable many hornbill species, 40 reptile and 20 amphibian species were counted.
The nearest town to the park is Satun, approximately 20 miles south heading towards Malaysia.
It is located at .
