Si Satchanalai National Park (Thai อุทยานแห่งชาติศรีสัชนาลัย) is a national park in Thailand.
Description The Si Satchanalai National Park lies in Si Satchanalai and Thung Saliam districts of Sukhothai Province, the North of Thailand.
The general geography of the national park is the complex mountains of the southern end of the Phi Pan Nam Range, lying along north–south direction, looking like a flank surrounding it, some are rocky mountains and among the high mountains in the western part, there are high cliffs, such as Doi Mae Wang Chang and Doi Mae Mok. The height of this area is between 300 and 1200 m above mean sea level. The steep slope of the ranges is an advantage for protecting the forests from being destroyed and occupied by local people.
These mountains are the source of many streams such as Huai Sai Khao, Huai Mae Tha Phae, Huai Mae San, Huai Pha Cho, Huai Manao, among others. There are some flatland areas along the shore of Huai Chang and Yom River.
History Si Satchanai National Park is the place of historical located in Thung Saliam district, Sukhothai Province. Previously, it was called Mueang Chaliang. The Royal Forest Department proclaimed it a National Park on May 8, 1981, as Thailand's 26th National Park. The total area is 133,250 rai ~ . The park consists of rich forest that provide an important watershed for the surrounding agricultural area.
Location Si Satchanalai National Park in overview PARO 14 (Tak) National park1 Doi Soi Malai2 Khun Phawo3 Lan Sang4 Mae Moei5 Namtok Pha Charoen6 Ramkhamhaeng7 Si Satchanalai8 Taksin Maharat Wildlife sanctuary 9 Mae Tuen10 Tham Chao Ram11 Thung Yai Naresuan East12 Umphang Non-hunting area13 Tham Chao Ram Forest park14 Namtok Pa La Tha15 Phra Tat Huai Luek16 Tham Lom–Tham Wang17 Tham Ta Kho Bi
See also List of national parks of Thailand DNP - Si Satchanalai National Park List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
References
External links Si Satchanalai National Park National Park Division Si Satchanalai Informations and History (Thai:Translation ready)