Jan 182013
 

Thong Pha Phum National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ) includes rich forests, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Sharing a border with Burma (Myanmar), the park can be found in the Thai districts of Amphur Thong Pha Phum (อำเภอทองผาภูมิ) and Sangklaburi (อำเภอสังขละบุรี). It covers an area of 1,120 sq. km.

The park has steep limestone mountains with rocky outcrops and spectacular views. It supports a range of tropical forest habitats that are rich in native wildlife, including elephants, mountain goats, tigers, bears, buffalo, barking deer, civets and many species of birds.

The national park has a visitor centre and accommodation including a camp site. Flooding can present a danger during the rainy season and leaches can be a nuisance unless suitable protection is worn.

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