Si Satchanalai National Park

Si Satchanalai National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีสัชนาลัย
IUCN category II (national park)
Location within Thailand
Location	Sukhothai Province
Coordinates	17°35′N 99°31′E / 17.58°N 99.51°E / 17.58; 99.51Coordinates: 17°35′N 99°31′E / 17.58°N 99.51°E / 17.58; 99.51^[1]
Area	213.2
Established	1981
Governing body	สำนักอุทยานแห่งชาติ

Si Satchanalai National Park (Thai อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีสัชนาลัย) is a national park in Thailand.

Description

The Si Satchanalai National Park lies in Si Satchanalai and Thung Saliam districts of Sukhothai Province, the North of Thailand.

The general geography of the national park is the complex mountains of the southern end of the Phi Pan Nam Range, lying along north-south direction, looking like a flank surrounding it, some are rocky mountains and among the high mountains in the western part, there are high cliffs, such as Doi Mae Wang Chang and Doi Mae Mok. The height of this area is between 300 and 1200 m above mean sea level. The steep slope of the ranges is an advantage for protecting the forests from being destroyed and occupied by local people.

These mountains are the source of many streams such as Huai Sai Khao, Huai Mae Tha Phae, Huai Mae San, Huai Pha Cho, Huai Manao, among others. There are some flatland areas along the shore of Huai Chang and Yom River.

History

Si Satchanai National Park is the place of historical located in Thung Saliam district, Sukhothai Province. Previously, it was called Mueang Chaliang. The Royal Forest Department proclaimed a National Park on the May 8, 1981 as Thailand’s 26th National Park. The total area is about 213.2 km². The park consists of rich forest that provide an important watershed for the surrounding agricultural area.

References

↑ Protected Planet

External links

Si Satchanalai National Park
National Park Division
Si Satchanalai Informations and History (Thai:Translation ready)

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

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Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao

Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pranburi Sa Nang Manora

Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area

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