Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park
| Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park | |
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| อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาลำปี–หาดท้ายเหมือง | |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Lampi Waterfall
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 Park location in Thailand
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| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Phang Nga |
| Coordinates | 8°25′22″N 98°14′29″E / 8.42278°N 98.24139°ECoordinates: 8°25′22″N 98°14′29″E / 8.42278°N 98.24139°E |
| Area | 72 km2 (28 sq mi) |
| Established | April 1986 |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาลำปี-หาดท้ายเหมือง) is a national park in Phang Nga Province, Thailand. The park is named for its two separate sections: Khao Lampi named for the park section containing Lampi mountain range and Hat Thai Mueang, the beach section of the park.
Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park is located in Thai Mueang district, 75 kilometres (47 mi) north of Phuket city and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Phang Nga town. The park lies just off Route 4 (Phetkasem Road).
The park's total area is 72 square kilometres (28 sq mi) and its highest peak is Yot Khao Kanim mountain, in the northern part of the eastern section at 622 metres (2,040 ft).
Previously known as Lampi Waterfall and Lampi Forest Park, Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang became Thailand's 52nd national park on 14 April 1986.
The park is best known for its large waterfalls located in the mountainous eastern section. The largest of these is Ton Phrai Waterfall, 40 metres (130 ft) high and best seen during the rainy season. The park's namesake waterfall, Lampi, is of similar height but lesser volume and falls in numerous tiers.
The Hat Thai Meuang section consists of a pristine 13 kilometres (10 mi) white sand Andaman Sea beach backed by a mangrove forest. A distinguishing feature of the beach (and a prime reason for its protected status) is that it is a sea turtle nesting area. Between November and February sea turtles come to this stretch of beach to lay eggs. In March, a local festival marks when many of the newly hatched baby turtles make their way to the sea.
The park's eastern section is covered in tropical rainforest, including such tree species as Dipterocarpus, Anisoptera costata, Hopea odorata and bullet wood. Bamboo and rattan are found at lower levels.
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