Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries * | |
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Country | Thailand |
Type | Natural |
Criteria | vii, ix, x |
Reference | 591 |
Region ** | Asia-Pacific |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 1991 (15th Session) |
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (Thai: ห้วยขาแข้ง) is a protected area in Thailand. It is located in the Provinces Kanchanaburi, Tak and Uthai Thani. It was declared a World Heritage Site Site by the United Nations in 1991,[1] together with the adjoining Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary. Huai Kha Khaeng stretches over an area of 257.464 ha.
The wildlife sanctuary was created on September 4 1972, covering an area of 1,019,375 rai. It was enlarged twice - on May 21 1986 to 1,609,150 rai, and on December 30 1992 to 1,737,587 rai.
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