Thong Pha Phum National Park () is a national park in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. The park, located on the border with Myanmar, is part of the Western Forest Complex protected area.

Geography Thong Pha Phum National Park is located about northwest of Kanchanaburi town and west of Thong Pha Phum, in Sangkhla Buri and Thong Pha Phum districts. The park's area is 772,214 rai ~ and neighboring (from north clockwise) Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, Khao Laem National Park, Sai Yok National Park and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar. High mountains in the Tenasserim Range include: Khao Cha Long, Khao Dang, Khao Lo Lo, Khao Nisa, Khao Pak Pratu, Khao Phu Thong, Khao Pra Nong Tho Khi and Khao Chang Phueak is with the park's highest peak. Streams such as: Huai Chet Mit, Huai Kop, Huai Malai, Huai Ong Phra, Huai Pak Khok, Huai Pi Khi and Huai San flowing into the eastern plains into Vajiralongkorn Dam.

History On 23 December 2009, Thong Pha Phum became Thailand's 114th National Park. Since 2002 this national park has been managed by PARO 3 (Ban Pong).

Climate The climate is influenced by southeastern monsoon in rainy season and northeastern monsoon in winter. Summer is from February to April, rainy season runs from May to July and winter lasts from November to January.

Flora There are four types of forest, namely: Dry evergreen forest, Hill evergreen forest, Mixed deciduous forest and Tropical evergreen forest.

Fauna Mammals The number of sightings in the park are 24 species of mammals, include:

Birds The park has some 149 species of birds from 51 families. Passerine 96 species of passerine from 32 families, represented by one species:

Non-passerine 53 species of non-passerine from 19 families, represented by one species:

Reptiles The number of sightings in the park are six species of reptiles, include: Asiatic softshell turtle Butterfly lizard Flying lizard Gecko Skink Tree lizard

Amphibians

Chubby frog Puddle frog Toad

Arachnids Scorpion

Fishes The number of sightings in the park are nine species of fishes, include: Eel Climbing Perch Giant snakehead Java barb Minnow Mystus micracathus Red-tailed snakehead Striped snakehead Tor tambroides

Attractions The park has numerous waterfalls and caves. Chok Kradin waterfall descends over a cliff. Another large waterfall is Khao Yai, with three levels. Other park waterfalls include Dip Yai, Bi Teng and Huai Meuang. Khao Noi cave houses Buddha images. Khao Khat viewpoint offers a panoramic view over the park.

Location Thong Pha Phum National Park in overview PARO 3 (Ban Pong)  National park  1 Thai Prachan  2 Chaloem Rattanakosin  3 Erawan  4 Khao Laem   5 Khuean Srinagarindra  6 Lam Khlong Ngu  7 Phu Toei  8 Sai Yok  9 Thong Pha Phum  Wildlife sanctuary 10 Mae Nam Phachi 11 Salak Phra 12 Thung Yai Naresuan West    Forest park 22 Phra Thaen Dong Rang 23 Phu Muang 24 Tham Khao Noi  Non-hunting area 13 Bueng Kroengkawia–Nong Nam Sap 14 Bueng Chawak 15 Khao Pratap Chang 16 Phantai Norasing 17 Somdet Phra Srinagarindra 18 Tham Khang Khao–Khao Chong Phran 19 Tham Lawa–Tham Daowadueng 20 Wat Rat Sattha Kayaram 21 Wat Tham Rakhang–Khao Phra Non

See also

IUCN protected area categories Western Forest Complex List of national parks of Thailand DNP - Thong Pha Phum National Park PARO 3 (Ban Pong)

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