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The Thung Yai Naresuan / Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary |
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area in three provinces in Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi and
Tak totaling 5,775 square kilometres. The largest continuous
tract of wildlife sanctuary in Thailand and in Southeast
Asia as well, it features a wide range of natural diversity
with both virgin and deciduous forests alternating with
grasslands. It is the habitat of diverse plantlife and wildlife,
including some near-extinct species. Because of its richness
in natural diversity, Thung Yai Naresuan / Huai Kha Khaeng
has been registered by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage
Site. As it is a preservation area at least a 15-day advance
application is required for study visits and staying overnight.
The application is to be submitted to the director of the
wildlife preservation unit of the Forestry Department in
Bangkok. Areas suitable for study tours are sites around
the park office which cover the Khao Hin Daeng Nature Study
Route running around the eastern perimeter. To reach the
site, proceed from the provincial town along Highway #333
passing Nong Chang district, turning right onto Highway
No. 3438 going past Lan Sak district. Then take the turn
into Thap Sa-lao Dam at which there is a laterite access
road. Continue on for a distance of 11 kilometres to reach
the site. Campers must provide their own equipment and provisions
and must strictly observe the regulations of the Sanctuary.
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