Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan () is a national park in southern Thailand, with an area of 26,866 rai ~ mostly on the island Pha-ngan. The park was established on 22 November 2018. It covers parts of the Ko Pha-ngan island.
The park is named after the royal visit of Rama V, Than Sadet (lit. Royal River) who came to the island to visit the waterfall first in 1888, then returned as many as fourteen times over the next 21 years. Rama V's initials can still be seen carved in a commemorative rock near the estuary of the river where the waterfall empties into the sea at Than Sadet Bay. The river itself forms a series of waterfalls and rock pools along its 2.5 km length, providing excellent trekking possibilities for the experienced. Several other Thai monarchs have visited the site including the late King Rama IX.
Khao Ra is both the highest elevation of the park as well as of the whole island of Pha-ngan, peaking at 635 m above sea level.
In addition to the forest on Pha-ngan itself, the park also includes several small islands north and east of Pha-ngan, including Wao and Hin Bai archipelago.
Location Than Sadet-Ko Pha-ngan National Park in overview PARO 4 (Surat Thani) National park 1 Keang Krung 2 Khao Sok 3 Khlong Phanom 4 Laem Son 5 Lam Nam Kra Buri 6 Mu Ko Ang Thong 7 Mu Ko Chumphon 8 Mu Ko Ranong 9 Namtok Ngao10 Tai Rom Yen11 Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Wildlife sanctuary12 Khuan Mae Yai Mon13 Khlong Nakha14 Khlong Saeng15 Khlong Yan16 Prince ChumphonNorth Park (lower)17 Prince ChumphonSouth Park18 Thung Raya Na-Sak Non-hunting area19 Khao Tha Phet20 Nong Thung Thong Forest park21 Namtok Kapo
See also List of national parks of Thailand DNP - Than Sadet-Ko Pha-ngan National Park List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
References
External links
National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department