Contact Location : Khun Phawo National Park, PO Box 11, Sam Muen Sub-district, Mae Ramat, Tak Province 63140
Telephone Number : (+66) 5557 7447
Email : opluang68@gmail.com
Facebook : Khun Phawo National Park
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Background
The Royal Forest Department decided the best way to conserve the abundant national forest resources was to create a National Park. In June 13th,1996, government officials began to explore the Mae Lamao National Reserved Forest, Mae Ramat National Reserved Forest and Sam Muen National Reserved Forest, Tak Province.
The forest is fertile and contains significant and valuable natural resources in the form of plants and wildlife. There are waterfalls and breathtaking scenery that warrant the designation of a National Park, so in1996 September 5, the Royal Forest Department directed Mr. Tharakorn Udomtham, Forestry Officer, to survey and establish a National Park in this forest area and in late 1997 October 21, the Royal Forest Department directed appointed Mr. Annop Bunthem as Forestry Officer to act as area control supervisor Mae Kasa National Park was established in Tak Province.
Mae Kasa National Park was renamed “Khun Phawo National Park” in honor of Phawo, oausing Karen tribe, who was a military officer and Great King. They were appointed Dan Mae Lamao during the reign of King Taksin and helped flight for the Thai nation’s independence until his death. The Protected Area Regional Office examined and considered the proposed National Park and agreed to it. By authorizing the renaming of Mae Kasa National Park as Khun Phawo National Park.
The Director-General of the Royal Forest DepartmentForestry Officer, Senior Levelappointed Mr Prasat Kamnort as Khu Phawo NationalPark Senior on March 20th 2003and Khun Phawo National Park was established as Thailand’s 115th national park on December 23rd 2009. It covers an area of approximately 247,957 rai or 397 square kilometers near Mae Ramat and Mae Sot in Tak.
Khun Phawo National Park contains a lush forest in a region of fold mountains (complex mountain). There is also tropical rain forest, which is densely covered. This National Park is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and nature is diverse. It is also the source of numerous creeks, and an ideal destination for visitors and a place to rest.
Note : After paying the entrance fee to the National Park, please carry the receipt for inspection
247,957 rai (397 square kilometers)
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Sunset viewing point |
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Huai Mae La Mao |
Nature trails ⇔ Trekking ⇔ Visit Waterfall ⇔ Forest Viewpoint ⇔ Camping ⇔ Take a photo/Video
Welfare shop : 08.30 - 16:30 hrs.
Mobile phone signal:
National Park Headquarters area: TRUE, AIS
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The major topographical feature is composed of high fold mountain (complex mountain) with elevations from 350 to 900 meters above sea level. It is a catchment area for the Mae Lamao Creek, Luek Creek, Phawo Creek, Mae Kasa Creek, Mae Kit Luang Creek, and Mae Cha Rao Creek, which flow into the agricultural areas of Mae Sot and Mae Ramat District in Tak Province.
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The weather in Khun Phawo National Park is cl’ssified as rainy due to the Andaman Sea’s influence, which results in prolonged periods of rain. The climate is similar to that of the southern Andaman Sea, which means it t is cool all year. Even in the summer, the climate is pleasant, and it is foggy and windy in the winter when the weather is here. The sun is rarely visible throughout the day, with an average temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius and an annual rainfall averages 1,676 millimeters.
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Khun Phawo National Park’s forest resources - Dry Evergreen Forest - Mixed Deciduous Forest |
How to get there by car :
Khun Phawo National Park is located approximately 140 kilometers north of Tak town and 50 kilometers south of Mae Sot town. Visitors can travel from either directions.
Route 1:
Take Highway No. 105 from Tak town through Mae Sot and Mae Ramat District.
Then continue straight for 16 kilometers along National Highway No. 1175 to reach Khun Phawo National Park.
Route 2:
To reach Khun Phawo National Park from Tak town, take the Phahon Yothin Highway to Ban Tak district and turn left onto Highway No.1175.
- National Park Ranger Station Kho Pho No. 3 (Sam Muen)
- National Park Ranger Station Kho Pho No. 4 (Noen Phitsawong)
- National Park Ranger Station Kho Pho No. 1 (Kok Ko)
- Non Reserve