National Parks of Thailand

Ramkhamhaeng National Park

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Ramkhamhaeng National Park in the province of Sukhothai, is surrounded by neighborhoods Kirim, Ban Dan Lan Hoi, the capital of the province of Sukhothai. The park is also known as Khao Luang by many locals. Covers an area of about 341 km square and 213,125 rai. Khao Luang is an important source of water for their “environment. The park is also the father of the natural beauty of the mountains of Khao Luang, Sai Rung waterfall, vegetable garden, and savanna is located at the top of the beach of Khao Luang.

History is another important element of the Ramkhamhaeng National Park. Many people believe Sukhothai), was the first capital of Thailand (13 to 14 century. Sukhothai Historical Park, the most important town of this ancient former capital funds actually the Ramkhamhaeng National Park in north-east of the beach of Khao Luang. Many ancient structures were built in Khao Luang, too. The area of Ramkhamhaeng National Park is not even the famous Sukhothai stone inscription, I quoted the King Pa Khun Ramkhamhaeng, the great king of time – “At the direction of the head during sleep (that) south in the city of Sukhothai, before Kuti (monks ‘Residences), Wihan (Congregation for the Laity in the room Theravada Wat Thai), the revered monks, dams and canals. E’ coconut watermelon , mango and tamarind groves. There are also waterfalls, and Pra Kapungo Phi god of the mountain (Khao Luang), which dominates all the spirits of this area. What should be the leader of Sukhothai standards of pay for ghosts when the mood properly fed, the city is still in a good mood without protection, and the city is gone.

Sukhothai registration is further evidence of important, even sacred, relationship between people in the capital of Thai origin and the natural environment of the Ramkhamhaeng National Park

In 1974, the forest department has sent letters to the authorities of the province of Sukhothai, including forestry officials in the province and invited them to visit the area of Khao Luang. The purpose of this survey is aimed to determine whether this region or a nature reserve or national park. Sukhothat authorities of the province, with the Royal Forestry Department Unit Tak, should, at a suggested Khao Luang National Park. National Parks Branch of the Royal Forestry Department, a proposal for the National Park its second meeting October 22, 1975. They agreed on a national park in this area by the Royal Decree-recorded in the annual Royal Gazette 97, Article 165, 27 October 1980, this area has become a national park in Thailand create 18 Park in honor of King Pa Khun Ramkhamhaeng.

Geography

Most of the parks in the contours of the mountains of Khao Luang. This mountain is in a north-south. Khao Luang is like a giant ant hill in the middle of a rice field, since it is surrounded by weak fields. The water on the beach at Khao Luang following is essential for crops. These waters are also dependent on the Yom River in the east and the Ping River in the West. Another remarkable topography of the park are the 4 major peaks on the beach of Khao Luang Khao Phu Ka, March Khao Phra Ya, Khao Jedi and Pha Na Rai
Time

Countries at the top of Khao Luang is famous for its climate, year-round cool. Overall, the fastest time in the park during the cold season (October to January to visit), but the best time to visit Sai Rung Waterfall is) during the rainy season (June to September.
Flora and Fauna

Most of the forests of the park is in perfect condition. The main forest types are evergreen forest, Evergreen Forest Hill, deciduous, dry dipterocarp forest and savanna. Some important species of trees in the park are Hopea odorata Roxb., Anisoptera glabra, Mangifera. Tectona grandis, Xylia kerri Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Shorea obtusa, Shorea siamensis obtusifolius and Dipterocarpus. There are also different types of bamboo and medicinal plants.

There are a number of wild animals and birds in the park. There are several well known and is believed to have animals in the park banteng, deer, bears, blacks Asian wild boars, monkeys, gibbons, Serov, and squirrels. There are also various types of migratory birds such as blackbirds hills Orioles Brown, Bart, laughing thrushes, partridges Chinese higher Coucal, robins, owls, hawks, kingfishers, woodpeckers, swallows, birds of the jungle, red and common Koel.

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