Ta Phraya National Park

About
Location

Ta Phraya National Park is a remote park, located in eastern Thailand. Close to the border with Cambodia, in the Phanom Dongrak range. Mainly in Sa Kaeo Province, with a part of the park in Buriram Province.

The park is part of the Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex.

It is approximately 280 - 284 km from Bangkok. The park headquarters are located at the park entrance.

History

The park was established in 1996. Being part of the a Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex it is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ecosystem

Ta Phraya, consists mainly of mixed deciduous, dry evergreen, and dry dipterocarp forests. Valuable timber species, including the endangered Siamese rosewood, Black Rosewood, Burma Padauk, and Ironwoodare supported.

Ta Phraya is home to 21 mammal species, 300 bird species and 37 species of reptiles. Endangered species found in the park, include Indochinese Tiger, Clouded Leopards, Pileated Gibbons and Souther Serow.

Size

Ta Phraya covers an area of  594 km².

Ta Phraya National Park

Getting There
Ta Phraya is a remote park that reqires transport for the best and safest experience. There are no dedicated tours, so you will need to have a vehicle, preferably 4wd if you want to explore the unpaved tracks.
Set your sat nav to Ta Phraya National Park. This will take you to the headquarters / entrance.
Opening Times and Entrance Fees

Opening Time:  07:00

Closing Time:    18:00

Thai Citizen:

Foreigners:

Cars:

Accomodation
In the Park

The park has a campsite with basic amenities. 

There are a number of  houses available to rent, prebooking through the department of National Parks website at portal.dnp.go.th  is neccessary.

Outside the Park

The nearest town is 

 

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