Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries

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Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationThailand
Includes
CriteriaNatural: (vii), (ix), (x)
Reference591
Inscription1991 (15th Session)
Area622,200 ha (2,402 sq mi)
Coordinates15°20′N 98°55′E / 15.333°N 98.917°E / 15.333; 98.917Coordinates: 15°20′N 98°55′E / 15.333°N 98.917°E / 15.333; 98.917
Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries is located in Thailand
Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
Location of Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries in Thailand

Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries is the inscribed name of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand covering the areas of two adjacent wildlife sanctuaries: Thung Yai Naresuan and Huai Kha Khaeng. They cover areas in Kanchanaburi, Tak and Uthai Thani provinces, and form a large part of Thailand's Western Forest Complex. The site was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 1991.

References[]

  • "Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 6 January 2017.


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