Tat Mok National Park

Tat Mok National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติตาดหมอก
IUCN category II (national park)
Near Tat Mok waterfall
Park location in Thailand
Location	Phetchabun Province, Thailand
Nearest city	Phetchabun
Coordinates	16°28′5″N 101°23′25″E / 16.46806°N 101.39028°E / 16.46806; 101.39028Coordinates: 16°28′5″N 101°23′25″E / 16.46806°N 101.39028°E / 16.46806; 101.39028
Area	290 km² (110 sq mi)
Established	30 October 1998 (1998-10-30)^[1]
Governing body	Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Tat Mok National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติตาดหมอก) is a national park in Phetchabun Province, Thailand. It is home to spectacular waterfalls and rugged mountain terrain.^[2]

Geography

Tat Mok National Park is located about 15 kilometres (10 mi) east of Phetchabun in Mueang district. The park's area is 290 square kilometres (110 sq mi). It is contiguous with Nam Nao National Park. The park's streams and waterfalls provide a main source for the Pa Sak and Chi rivers.^[2]^[3]

Attractions

Tat Mok Waterfall is a single-level waterfall 200 metres (700 ft) to 300 metres (1,000 ft) high originating in the Tat Mok mountains.^[2] Song Nang Waterfall is a 12-level waterfall in a lush and shaded setting near the border with Nam Nao National Park.^[2]^[4]

Flora and fauna

The park features forest types including mixed deciduous, deciduous dipterocarp and dry evergreen. Tree species include takian, Dipterocarpus alatus, Xylia xylocarpa, teak, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, tabaek as well as various bamboos.^[2]

Animal species include elephant, macaque, serow, barking deer and wild boar. Avian life includes drongo and nightjar.^[1]^[2]

References

1 2 "Tat Mok National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Retrieved 7 April 2013.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Sutthipibul, Vasa; Ampholchantana, Chantanaporn; Dulkull Kapelle, Peeranuch; Charoensiri, Vatid; Lukanawarakul, Ratana, eds. (2006). "Tat Mok National Park" (PDF). National Parks in Thailand. (free online from the publisher). National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department. pp. 74–75. ISBN 974-286-087-4. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
↑ "Tat Mok National Park". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
↑ "Tat Mok National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand. Retrieved 6 April 2014.

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

National parks	Budo-Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep-Pui Erawan Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Chet Khwae Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Kui Buri Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wong Mae Yom Mukdahan Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang-nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Rom Yen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Wiang Kosai

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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