Thong Pha Phum National Park


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. Khao Chang Phueak is the park's highest peak at.

History

On 23 December 2009, Thong Pha Phum became Thailand's 114th National Park.

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.

Fauna

Animal species include elephant, tiger, water buffalo, northern red muntjac and civet. Bird life includes hornbills, bulbul and coucal.