About Ton Sak Yai National Park
Ton Sak Yai National Park is a protected forest area in Tha Pla and Nam Pat districts of Uttaradit Province, northern Thailand. Established on 4 December 2003 as Thailand's 103rd national park, it covers about 324 sq km of mixed deciduous and teak forest. It is notable for protecting the largest teak tree in Thailand, a 47-meter tall tree with a 10-meter circumference estimated to be over 1,500 years old.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain landscape with dense teak and mixed deciduous forest, nature trails and viewpoints. The main attraction is the giant teak tree (Ton Sak Yai) accessible via a short forest walk with interpretive signs. The park offers quiet nature observation, photography, and camping areas near the park headquarters. Facilities are basic and the environment is natural and relatively undeveloped compared to larger national parks.
Key highlights
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Largest teak tree in Thailand - 47 meters tall and about 10 meters in circumference
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Extensive natural teak and mixed deciduous forest covering 324 sq km
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Nature trails and forest walks to the giant teak tree
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Biodiversity with native birds, small mammals and forest flora
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Scenic mountain and forest landscape on the border of Tha Pla and Nam Pat districts
History of Ton Sak Yai National Park
Declared as Thailand's 103rd national park on 4 December 2003 to protect one of the last remaining natural teak forests in northern Thailand. The park's centerpiece is the giant teak tree, estimated to be about 1,500 years old, which has been protected as a natural monument and symbol of forest conservation in Uttaradit.
Culture & Context
The giant teak tree is highly revered locally as a natural heritage symbol and represents the historical importance of teak forestry to northern Thai culture and economy. The park reflects community and national efforts to conserve native teak forests for ecological and cultural value.
Route
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