Lam Nam Nan National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติลำน้ำน่าน, RTGS: Utthayan Haeng Chat Lam Nam Nan) is a national park in Thailand'sPhrae and Uttaradit provinces. The national park covers an area of 999 square kilometres (386 sq mi) and was established in 1998, it is home to rugged mountains and the reservoir of the Sirikit Dam.[4]
Geography
Lam Nam Nan National Park is located about 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of Uttaradit town in the Mueang district of Phrae Province and the Tha Pla and Nam Pat districts of Uttaradit Province. The park's area is 622,839 rai ~ 999 square kilometres (386 sq mi).[5]
High mountains in the Phi Pan Nam Range include: Doi Cha Khan, Doi Mae Naeng, Doi Pang Muang Kham, Poi Pha Dub, Doi Sam Phak Hei Yok, Doi San Pha Mu, Khao Hat La, Khao Huai Chan, Phu Khon Kaen, Phu Mon Krataai and Phu Phaya Pho is the highest peak with 1,350 metres (4,430 ft), and are the boundary of Uttaradit province and Phrae province.[6] The Sirikit Dam, impounding the Nan River, forms a large reservoir in the park. The park's streams also feed the Yom River, a tributary of the Nan.[4]
History
Lam Nam Nan was proposed for inclusion in the national parks system. Lam Nam Nan was declared a national park, which was announced in the Government Gazette, volume 115, part. 67 kor, dated 30 September 1998.[2]
Since 2002 this national park has been managed by Protected Areas Regional Office 11 (Phitsanulok)
Attractions
The Sirikit Dam reservoir is a popular boating recreation spot and features a number of small islands and reefs. Choeng Thong waterfall is a year-round waterfall located on the Phrae side of the park. Phu Phaya Pho mountain offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and forested landscape.[4]
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