Khao Sok National Park
Covering 740 square kilometres, Khao Sok National Park has one of the world’s oldest tropical evergreen forests.
By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
With photo contributions from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation of Thailand
Landscape shot of Khao Sok National Park by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
It is located on the mainland between the star destinations in Southern Thailand such as Phuket, Krabi, Khao Lak and Koh Samui.
Forest in Khao Sok by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Khao Sok National Park is a terrestrial national park comprised of majestic evergreen forests, swamp forests, and limestone forests that harbor a wide range of flora and fauna species.
Khao Sam Kler by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Cave in Khao Sok National Park by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Unique Flora and Fauna species
Mainland Serow (Capricornis sumatraensis) and the endangered Malay Tapir (Tapirus indicus)
The largest flower Rafflesia kerrii and the endemic flowering plant species Khaosokia caricoides.
Khao Sok National Park is home to:
• 296 species of birds
• 96 species of reptiles
• 95 species of mammals
• 46 species of amphibians
ASEAN Heritage Parks
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity.
AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.
With photo contributions from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation of Thailand
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