Taksin Maharat National Park

Taksin Maharat National Park is a protected forest park in Mueang Tak District, Tak Province, northern Thailand, about 26 km west of Tak town on Highway 105. Established in 1981 as Ton Krabak Yai National Park and renamed in 1986 to honor King Taksin the Great, it covers about 149 sq km of mixed deciduous, evergreen and pine forest. It is notable for the giant Ton Krabak Yai tree, the natural Saphan Hin stone bridge, waterfalls and scenic viewpoints.

Visitors can expect a forested mountain park with well-marked nature trails, viewpoints and picnic areas. The main attractions are the Ton Krabak Yai, one of Thailand's largest Krabak trees (Anisoptera costata) with a large buttressed trunk, and Saphan Hin, a natural sandstone bridge formed by erosion. The park also has small waterfalls such as Namtok Pang A Noi and Namtok Sam Muen Thung, pine plantations, camping grounds, bungalows and a visitor centre with exhibits on flora and fauna.

Established on 23 December 1981 as Ton Krabak Yai National Park, Thailand's 38th national park, to protect the forest containing the giant Krabak tree. Renamed in 1986 as Taksin Maharat National Park to honor King Taksin the Great, who historically gathered forces and established Tak as a strategic base in the 18th century.

Named to commemorate King Taksin the Great, a revered historical figure in Thailand, reflecting local respect for his association with Tak Province. The park preserves natural heritage valued for education and recreation.