Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยผ้าห่มปก
IUCN category II (national park)
	The summit of Doi Pha Hom Pok
	Location within Thailand
Location	Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Nearest city	Fang, Chiang Mai Province
Coordinates	19°59′16″N 99°08′47″E / 19.98778°N 99.14639°ECoordinates: 19°59′16″N 99°08′47″E / 19.98778°N 99.14639°E
Area	524 km2
Established	4 September 2000

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยผ้าห่มปก), formerly known as Mae Fang National Park^[1] and Doi Fa Hom Pok National Park, is the northernmost national park in Thailand. It straddles Fang, Mae Ai, and Chai Prakan Districts of Chiang Mai Province. The park covers 524 km² of the mountain area of the Daen Lao Range, at the border with Myanmar. The tallest peak is at 2,285 metres (7,497 ft), the second highest in Thailand.^[2] The park was established on September 4, 2000.^[3]

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is mostly covered with forest, where tree species such as Hopea odorata predominate with rare plant species such as and butterflies such as Teinopalpus imperialis and Meandrusa lachinus. Doi Lang, located within the park, is an excellent area for birdwatching.^[4] There are many hot mineral springs near the park headquarters in an area of 10 rai (16,000 m²). Water temperature ranges from 90-130 °C. The largest pond has hot steam rising 40–50 meters above the ground.^[5]

Mrs. Gould's sunbird

White-tailed robin

References[]

^ Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park Archived June 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Doi Phahompok National Park". National Parks of Thailand. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
^ http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/00019282.PDF^{[bare URL PDF]}
^ Birdwatching in Thailand, Doi Lang
^ "Tourist Attractions". Doi Phahompok National Park. National Parks Thailand. Retrieved 2014-11-26.^{[permanent dead link]}

External links[]

Tourism Thailand

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[1] Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park Archived June 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

[2] "Doi Phahompok National Park". National Parks of Thailand. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-01-12.

[3] ttp://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/00019282.PDF^{[bare URL PDF]}

[4] Birdwatching in Thailand, Doi Lang

[5] "Tourist Attractions". Doi Phahompok National Park. National Parks Thailand. Retrieved 2014-11-26.^{[permanent dead link]}

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v t National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand
National parks	Budo–Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep–Pui Erawan Hat Khanom–Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khao Nam Khang Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Khun Phawo Kui Buri Khwae Noi Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wang Mae Wong Mae Yom Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Chet Sao Noi Namtok Huai Yang Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Khan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Laen Kha Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Pha Thoep Phu Pha Yon Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang Nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Romyen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Ton Sak Yai Wiang Kosai
Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Hat Wanakon Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao
Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pran Buri Sa Nang Manora
Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Phru To Daeng Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area