Mae Wa National Park , Lampang, Thailand

Mae Wa National Park located in Mae Wa, Thoenburi , Lomrat, Mae Pa , Mae Mok, and Wiangmok sub-districts, Thoen district, Phrabatwangtuang sub-district, Mae Phrik district, Lampang province, and Wanchan sub-district, Samngao district, Maesalit sub-district, Ban Tak district, Tak province. It consists of complicatedly high mountains, productive forest which are the habitat of a great number of animals in many kinds, and wonderful places to visit such as Mae Wa Waterfall which has water flow all the year round and been well known by many people. Having convenient way to visit and locating only 19 km. from Thoen District Administration Office, Mae Wa National Park is about 587 square kilometers and has been declared a national park since November 17, 2000.

How To Go Mae Wa National Park

By Car; Use national road number 1 (Asia Highway Road) from Lampang Province to Tak Province and turn left at a byroad between kilometer stone number 498 – 499 for 10 kilometers. In addition, the north part of the surveyed forest is close to national road number 1048 which goes from Thoen District, Lampang Province to Thungsaliam District, Sukhothai Province.

Mae Wa National Park address

Mu 2, Mae Wa Sub-district, Thoen, Lampang, Thailand 52230

Source : National Park

Khao Yai is Thailand’s oldest National Park, Thailand

Khao Yai is Thailand's oldest and most revered national park. Spanning four provinces, this 2,000-square-kilometer biological wonderland contains more than 70 mammal species, including tigers and elephants, as well as 320 varieties of birds. It has been declared an ASEAN National heritage site and probably it will be by the United Nations soon, too.

Like most of Asia's wildlife sanctuaries, Khao Yai has been long under threat from poachers who are stripping the forest of its plant and animal wealth. In March 2000 the government launched the so-called Khao Yai Conservation Project, so hopefully future generations are able to visit this outstanding piece of nature. The park has over 50 km hiking trails, many of them formed by wildlife movement. Elevations range from 100 to 1400 metres. It is easy to get lost so it's recommended to hire a guide. Trips to the park can be arranged easily from Bangkok.

Khao Yai National Park consists of complicated mountains such as Khao Rom, the highest about 1,351 meters, Khao Lam about 1,326 meters, Khao Keaw about 1,292 meters, Khao Sam Yod about 1,142 meters, Khao Far Pha about 1,078 meters, Khao Kampang about 875 meters, Khao Samor Poon about 805 meters and Khao Kaew about 802 meters above sea level. Moreover, the area has vastly grassy field alternating with productive forest. The north and the east part are smoothly sloping down, while the south and the west part are rising up. The area is the source of five main rivers as follows.
(1) Prachin Buri River and
(2) Nakhon Nayok River situated in the south part and important for local agriculture and economy, meet each other in Chachoengsao District to become Bangpakong River go to the Gulf of Thailand.
(3) Lam Ta Kong River and
(4) Praplerng River, in the north part, go to maintain the agriculture of Korat Plateau and meet Moon River, the main river of Southern Isan that goes to Khong River.
(5) Muag Lek Stream, located in the northwest part and going to Pasak River in Muag Lek District, is valuable for local agriculture and cattle, and has water all the year round.

Khao Yai National Park
P.O.Box 9 Amphur Pak Chong Nakhorn Ratchasima Thailand 30130
Tel. 0 4429 7406, 0 4429 7426 Fax 0 4429 7426

Relax with Family at Dusit Zoo in Bangkok , Thailand

Dusit Zoo, which is the predecessor of the Zoological Park Organization under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King was established in 1938 by the Municipality of Bangkok.

Formerly, Dusit Zoo was a part of the Royal Dusit Garden Palace with the local name of "Khao Din Wana"

which was set up by King Rama V as his private botanical garden. In 1938, the goverment of Field Marshal P. Pibunsongkram, the Prime Minister of Thailand at the time, asked the King for the land to set up the zoo for the public. King Rama VIII granted the land. Then the government asked the Bangkok Municipality to establish the zoo in March, 1938. Thereafter, the zoo was turned over to the Zoological Park Organization in February, 1954.

The area is approximately 47.2 acres; broken down into 35.2 acres of land and 12 acres of water.

The zoo opens daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. There are 288 mammals, 1018 birds and 292 reptiles.

In this zoo, there isn't only the animal zone. There is a rest area as well. This area is used for the families to come here for a picnic or for boyfriend and girlfriend to play on the paddle boat. People can sit on the grass and have some food or sleep, up to them. After they finish their activities, they have to clear up the ground as well, make it look good for other people.

How to get there:
The zoo is in the Dusit district between Chitlada Palace and the National Assembly Hall; the main entrance is off Ratwithi Rd. Buses that pass the entrance include the ordinary No. 18 or 28 and the air-con No. 10. Tel. 281-2000, 281-1039

Source : thailandguidebook.com

Travel and Relax in Winter at Thung Buatong Forest Park in Mae Hong Sorn Province, Thailand

Tung Bua Tong Forest Park located in Mae U Kor Sub-district’ s Moo 6, Khun Yuam District, Mae Hong Sorn Province in Thailand, situated in Mae Surin National Forest Park, covered the area of 7.10 sq.km. The Royal Forest Department declared this forest park on July 21, 1999.

Thung Buatong Forest Park : Geographical Features

Tung Bua Tong Forest Park located on the mountain where is 1,600 metres above the average sea level. There’s beautiful scenery that is like complex ocean waves. In this forest park area, natural forest is grown mixed with planted pine forest. Thung Buatong Forest Park is one of the leading National Parks and Relax Parks in Thailand

Thung Buatong Forest Park : Weather Condition

Cool throughout the year. It is very cold in the winter. There are heavy fogs in the morning and cold during the day because of the wind blows all day long. Thung Buatong Forest Park First Choice to Travel and Relaxing In Winter

Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals

It’s Hill Evergreen Forest and Pine Evergreen Forest. Most of Hill Evergreen Forest has been found in the north and west of Tung Bua Tong. Flora species grown around the hill slope and valley consist of Castanopsis species and so on.

In the eastern and southern part of Tung Bua Tong, Pine Evergreen Forest has been found. It’s planted by the Forest Industry Organisation based on its concession condition. Flora species found are Pinus merkusii and Pinus kesiya.

Thung Buatong Forest Park : Contract

Thung Buatong Forest Park
Mae Ukho Sub-district,, Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son, Thailand 58140
Tel. : 0 5361 2996 Fax : 0 5361 2996

Source : dnp.go.th