Thale Ban National Park

Thale Ban National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location in Thailand
Location	Satun Province, Thailand
Nearest city	Satun
Coordinates	6°28′22″N 100°8′2″E / 6.47278°N 100.13389°E / 6.47278; 100.13389Coordinates: 6°28′22″N 100°8′2″E / 6.47278°N 100.13389°E / 6.47278; 100.13389
Area	196 km² (76 sq mi)
Established	October 27, 1980

Thale Ban National Park (Thai: ทะเลบัน) is a forested area south of the Banthat Mountains in southern Thailand, in the south of Satun Province directly at the boundary to Malaysia. The park was established on 27 October 1980. It covers an area of 196 square kilometres (76 square miles) of Khuan Don and Mueang Satun district.^[1]

The nearest town to the park is Satun, approximately 30 km (20 mi) south heading towards Malaysia.

Geography

The park is located around a valley which formed the historic link between Thailand and Malaysia. According to local lore, 300 years ago an earthquake formed the lake in the valley, probably due to a landslide which created a natural dam. Submerged trees found within the lake seem to confirm this story. The limestone hills contain several caves. Tham Ton Din is a river cave near park HQ. The highest elevation within the park is Chin Mountain with an elevation of 756 metres (2,480 feet).

Fauna

The park is known to contain 64 mammal species, including the rare Pardofelis marmorata, Tapirus indicus and Capricornis sumatraensis, 282 bird species, most notable many hornbill species, 40 reptile, and 20 amphibian species were counted.

References

↑ "Thale Ban National Park". Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. Retrieved 8 August 2015.

External links

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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