Khao Nan National Park
| Khao Nan National Park | |
|---|---|
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  Park location in Thailand | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Nakhon Si Thammarat |
| Coordinates | 8°46′26″N 99°48′57″E / 8.7738°N 99.8157°E |
| Area | 410 km2 (160 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 2009 |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Khao Nan National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติเขานัน) is a national park in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand. The park is home to tropical forests, waterfalls and caves.[2]
Geography
Khao Nan National Park is in the Tha Sala, Sichon and Nopphitam districts of Nakhon Si Thammarat province. It is about 30 km (19 mi) from Tha Sala village.[3] The park's area is 410 km2 (160 sq mi).[1]
The highest point is Khao Nan peak at 1,438 m (4,718 ft), part of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range. The park is bordered by Khao Luang and Tai Romyen National Parks.[2]
Attractions
The park's largest waterfall is Sunantha. Other park waterfalls include Krung Nang, Khlong Talik and Khao Dai. Trails include the Bua Chaek Yai Nature Trail[2] and in 2026 the new 5.5 km (3.4 mi) Yod Khao Khom Trail opened, leading to the summit of Khao Khom.[4] The park hosts a number of caves including Hong and Krung Nang.[2]
Flora and fauna
Plant species in the park include Dipterocarpus alatus, Elateriospermum tapos, Hopea odorata, Intsia palembanica and Parashorea stellata. Elateriospermum tapos occupies an area of about 8 km2 (3 sq mi), which turns red each year from February to April. Also present are fern species including Cheiropleuria.[2]
The park is home to two endemic lizard species, Pseudocalotes khaonanensis[5] and Larutia nubisilvicola.[6] Both are known only from an area of cloud forest at about 1,300 m (4,300 ft) elevation. Other animal species include serow, Malayan tapir and civet.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Khao Nan". World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas. Protected Planet. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 National Parks in Thailand. Bangkok: Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. 2006. p. 270. ISBN 978-9742860875.
- ↑ "Khao Nan National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "เตรียมเปิดเส้นทางใหม่! ท้าพิสูจน์ใจ "ยอดเขาค้อม" อุทยานแห่งชาติเขานัน เส้นทางเดินป่าระยะไกลที่สายลุยห้ามพลาด!" [Get ready for a new trail! Challenge your limits at "Yod Khao Khom" in Khao Nan National Park – a long-distance hiking trail that adventure seekers shouldn't miss!]. DNP News (in Thai). Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Cota, M. (2018). "Pseudocalotes khaonanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T104651572A104651577. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104651572A104651577.en. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Cota, M. (2018). "Larutia nubisilvicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T104762556A104853660. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104762556A104853660.en. Retrieved 12 August 2026.