By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

With photo contributions from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation of Thailand

Khao Sok National Park

Covering 740 square kilometres, Khao Sok National Park has one of the world’s oldest tropical evergreen forests.

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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.

Rafflesia, Khao Sok National Park, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Khaosokia caricoides, Khao Sok National Park, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Orchid in Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok National Park, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Pink sirin, Khao Sok National Park, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Maxburretia, Khao Sok National Park, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Plant in Khao Sok National Park by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Khao Sok National Park is home to:

• 296 species of birds
• 96 species of reptiles
• 95 species of mammals
• 46 species of amphibians

Body of water in Khao Sok National Park by Khao Sok National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

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