Phu Ruea National Park () is a national park in Loei Province, Thailand. The park is centred on Phu Ruea mountain, a popular, scenic peak in the Phetchabun Mountains. The park was established on 26 July 1979.
Geography
Phu Ruea National Park is west of Loei town in Nong Bua Sub-district, Phu Ruea District and also Tha Li District. The park's area is 75,525 rai ~ .
Phu Ruea mountain is high and experiences some of Thailand's coldest temperatures. In December and January temperatures here can fall below freezing. Phu Ruea means 'boat mountain', a name inspired by the shape of a cliff at the peak.
The peak of Phu Ruea offers views of the Mekong and Hueang Rivers and Laos. The park has numerous waterfalls, the highest of which is the Huai Phai waterfall at . Pha Sam Thong is a large cliff.
Other peaks within the park include Phusun at and Phuku at .
Flora and fauna Types of forest in the park include mixed deciduous, deciduous dipterocarp, dry evergreen, and coniferous. Plant species include orchids such as Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, Rhynchostylis retusa and various Vanda and Dendrobium species as well as various rhododendron such as Rhododendron simsii and Rhododendron lyi.
Animal species include sun bear, northern red muntjac, sambar deer, dhole, black giant squirrel and Siamese hare. Bird life in the park includes red junglefowl, Siamese fireback, yellow-vented bulbul, greater coucal, plain prinia, coppersmith barbet, Asian barred owlet as well as brown-throated sunbird. The endangered big-headed turtle is present in the park.
Location Phu Ruea National Park in overview PARO 8 (Khon Kaen) National park 1 Nam Phong 2 Phu Kradueng 3 Phu Pha Man 4 Phu Ruea 5 Phu Suan Sai 6 Phu Wiang Wildlife sanctuary 7 Phu Kho–Phu Kratae 8 Phu Luang Non-hunting area 9 Dun Lamphan10 Lam Pao11 Tham Pha Nam Thip Forest park12 Chi Long13 Harirak14 Kosamphi15 Namtok Ba Luang16 Namtok Huai Lao17 Pha Ngam18 Phu Bo Bit19 Phu Faek20 Phu Han–Phu Ra-Ngam21 Phu Pha Lom22 Phu Pha Wua23 Phu Phra24 Tham Saeng–Tham Phrommawat
External links DNP - Phu Ruea National Park
See also List of national parks of Thailand List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
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