Historical parks of Thailand
Temple ruin in the Ayutthaya Historical Park
Historical parks in Thailand (Thai: อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์) are managed by the Fine Arts Department, a sub-division of the Ministry of Education. There are currently ten parks, with four them registered as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO.
| Name | Province | Gazetted | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayutthaya | Ayutthaya | ||
| Kamphaeng Phet | Kamphaeng Phet | ||
| Mueang Sing | Kanchanaburi | April 1987 | |
| Phanom Rung | Buriram | 1935 | May 21, 1988 |
| Phimai | Nakhon Ratchasima | 1936 | April 12, 1989 |
| Phra Nakhon Khiri | Phetchaburi | ||
| Phu Phrabaht | Udon Thani | ||
| Si Satchanalai | Sukhothai | ||
| Si Thep | Phetchabun | ||
| Sukhothai | Sukhothai | 1961 | July 1988 |
See also
References
- "Historical parks". Fine Arts Department.
- "10 historical parks around Thailand". Trips magazine 6 (67). May 2002. ISSN 0859-5291.
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