Khuean Srinagarindra National Park

Khuean Srinagarindra National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติเขื่อนศรีนครินทร์
Srinagarind Reservoir
Park location in Thailand
LocationKanchanaburi province, Thailand
Nearest cityKanchanaburi
Coordinates14°44′39″N 99°2′10″E / 14.74417°N 99.03611°E / 14.74417; 99.03611
Area1,532 km2 (592 sq mi)[1]
Established23 December 1981[2]
Visitors70,980 (in 2024)[3]
Governing bodyDepartment of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Khuean Srinagarindra National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติเขื่อนศรีนครินทร์, RTGS: Utthayan Haeng Chat Khuean Si Nakharin, pronounced [ʔùt.tʰā.jāːn hɛ̀ŋ t͡ɕʰâːt kʰɯ̀a̯n sǐː ná(ʔ).kʰā.rīn]; "Srinagarind Dam National Park") is a national park in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. The park, centred on the Srinagarind Reservoir, is part of the Western Forest Complex protected area.

Geography

Khuean Srinagarindra National Park is 105 kilometres (65 mi) northwest of Kanchanaburi town in Sai Yok, Si Sawat and Thong Pha Phum districts.[4] The park's area is 957,500 rai ~ 1,532 square kilometres (592 sq mi)[1] and neighboring (from southeast clockwise) Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary, Erawan National Park, Sai Yok National Park, Thong Pha Phum National Park, Khao Laem National Park, Lam Khlong Ngu National Park, Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary and Phu Toei National Park. At the heart of the park is the Srinagarind Reservoir, a reservoir created by the damming of the Khwae Yai river by the Srinagarind Dam. There are many creaks flow into this reservoir, such as Huai Mae Khamin, Huai Kha Khaeng, Huai Mae Wong, Huai Kriankrai and Huai Mae Phlu. The highest altitude is about 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) high.[5]

History

The park's caves, particularly Tham Phra Prang, were used by Thai soldiers as a hiding place during the Burmese-Siamese wars of the 18th century.

Srinagarind Reservoir formed on completion of the Srinagarind Dam in 1980. On 23 December 1981, Khuean Srinagarindra was designated the 39th national park.[2]

Climate

This park is in the rain shadow of the hills, resulting in less average rainfall than other parts of Thailand. As result, the maximum temperature is 44 °C (111 °F) in April and the minimum temperature is 8 °C (46 °F) in December. The average mean temperature is 27 °C (81 °F). The average rainfall is 1,600 millimetres (63 in)/year.[6]

The region's annual weather patterns are divided into three main seasonal periods:

  1. Rainy season: mid-April to mid-October
  2. Cold season: November to February
  3. Summer: March to April

Flora

There are three types of forest, namely: Mixed deciduous forest, Dry dipterocarp forest and Dry evergreen forest.[7][8][9]

Mixed deciduous forest

Dry dipterocarp forest

Dry evergreen forest

Fauna

Mammals

The number of sightings of mammals in the park include the following species:[10]

Birds

The park has 142 species of birds from 52 families.

Passerine

82 species of passerine from 30 families, represented by one species:[11]

Non-passerine

60 species of non-passerine from 22 families, represented by one species:[12]

Reptiles

The sightings of reptiles in the park include the following species:[13]

Amphibians

The sightings of amphibians in the park include the following species:[14]

Fishes

The sightings of fishes in the park include the following species:[15]

Attractions

Khuean Srinagarindra's most popular attraction is Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall, a waterfall of seven levels which eventually flows to the Khwae Yai River. The waterfall's source is in the mountains in the east of the park. Other park waterfalls include Pha Sawan and Pha Tat.[16][17]

The park contains numerous cave systems. The 150 metres (490 ft) long Tham Sawan features prehistoric cave paintings. Tham Neramit is dome-like in appearance and features stalactites and stalagmites. Tham Phra Prang, also featuring stalactites and stalagmites, hosts a Buddha image inside. Other caves include Tham Nam Mut and Tham Phra Kho.

Location

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Area Size". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Background". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  3. ^ "สถิตินักท่องเที่ยวที่เข้าไปในอุทยานแห่งชาติ ปีงบบ่ระมาณ พ.ศ. 2567" [Statistics of tourists visiting national parks in fiscal year 2024]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) (in Thai). Retrieved 20 August 2025. , PARO 3, no.15 Kuean Srinagarindra, 70,980
  4. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Information". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Landform". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Weather". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Mixed deciduous forest". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Deciduous dipterocarp forest". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Dry evergreen forest". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Mammals". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Khuen Si Nakarin National Park, Passeriformes". Avibase - The World Bird Database. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Khuen Si Nakarin National Park, Non-passeriformes". Avibase - The World Bird Database. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Reptiles". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Amphibians". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Khuean Sinakharin National Park, Fishes". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Khuean Srinagarindra National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Archived from the original on 22 May 2013.
  17. ^ "About the park". GibbonWoot (managing company). 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2025. , Thai National Parks website is NOT an official government website of the Department of National Parks, T.A.T. license 14/03405.
  18. ^ "Khuean Srinagarindra National Park". Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP). Retrieved 7 November 2025.
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