Than Sadet - Ko Pha-ngan National Park

Located in the territory of Pha Ngan island, that is Pha Ngan island forest of national forest reservation, there are waterfall, forest and the animal is quite, then can develop the place of travel in future. The Royal Forest Department has surveyed; Pha Ngan island forest of national forest reservation, Namtok Than Sadet forest, Khao Lat Kaeo forest, Khao Khai forest, Khao Ta Luang forest, Khao Hin Nok forest, Laem Pho–Laem Kata Khwa forest and Khao Fai Mai forest. Nowadays, in the processing has proclaim it to be a national park and using call of the name “Than Sadet – Ko Phangan National Park” , covers a total area of approximately 65.93 sq. km.
Geographical Features
The landscape is high mountains, highest peak of the hills is Ra hill of 627 meters higher from the average sea level. The mountain forest is quite consists many island such as Pha Ngan island, Tae Nok island, Tae Nai island, Ma island, Tung Ku islans, Tung Ka island, Wao islands and Hin Bai island, about 30 kilometers to the north form the Pha Ngan island. Generlly the overlapping mountains and the plain stand by the valley and any of the bay area around the island.
Weather Condition
The weather condition is rainfall almost all year round. Average annual temperature around 28oC , highest temperature around 33oC in May (hot). The lowest temperature around 24oC between December and January, it making the climate cool down during the period. Average annual rainfall is measured at 1,848 millimeters, February is the lowest rainfall around 38 millimeters and November is the high rainfall around 428 millimeters.
Varieties of Plants and Wild Animals
Plants Lush primary forests is the evergreen forest with green fresh trees year round, also the forest floor of important such as hopea odorata and rebound, etc. Dry primary forest is covered the hillside and most is channel of the stone mountain, the important plants are chukrasia velutina, etc. Limestone mountain forest found such as Portia tree, Hibiscus, etc. Wildlife Can be classified as follows: Mammals – cervus unicolour, monkey, spectacled langur, slow loris and many javan mongoose more than 200 animals Birds - .brahminy kite, white-bellied sea eagle, hill myna, etc. Reptiles – turtle, soft-shelled turtle is the living of river and water in forest. Snakes – both venomous and non-venomous such as cobra, king cobra, green cat snake, python, etc. Amphibians – frogs, blyth’s mountain frog, that any kinds found marsh. Other aquatic life – striped sea catfish, striped snake-head fish, crab, shrimp, land tortoise, etc. Shell – oyster, scaly giant clam, abalone Octopus – splendid squid, rainbow cottle fish, etc. Sea turtle - found 2 kinds; green turtle and hawksbill turtle

Location and Journey

Than Sadet - Ko Pha-ngan National Park 108, Mu 3, Ban Madueawan, Ko Phangan Sub-district,, Ko Phangan, Surat Thani, Thailand 84280 Tel. : 0 7723 8275 Head's name : Chaichana Vichaidit Position : Forestry Officer, Senior Level

By Ship

Express boat is middle boat, it to have a capacity for 150 persons, services 2 times daily. It takes around 4 hours for the journey. Night boat is normal boat and transport goods, 2 steps , have capacity for 160 persons. Travel in night time, also provides a bed for total passengers, services 2 times daily. It takes around 8 hours for the journey. Ferry boat is the large boat and transport goods, have capacity of passenger around 500 persons with car, truck or van around 50 vehicles. Services 4 times daily, it takes around 6 hours for the journey.

By Bus

The distance from Bangkok go to Surat Thani totaling 650 kilometers by; Train fee is 80 baht Air-conditioned bus fee is 400 baht Standard bus fee is 200 baht The distance from Surat Thani to Pha Ngan island, by Standard bus fee is 40 baht, Air-conditioned bus fee is 80 baht Regular route public wagon fee is 80 baht.

Accommodations

This National park is still in establishing process, so there are no bungalows, tents, and a restaurant available. Please bring your own tents and food.

Meeting Room

Tourist Attractions

Beautiful Nature

Domsila Viewpoint

Activities : Nature trail study View

Hin Bai Rock

Activities : Snorkelling Diving

Khao Lar Viewpoint The highest hill of Pha Ngan island, around 627 meters from the sea level. There is viewpoint overlooking the beautiful view below clearly around the island, 10 kilometers far from the head office of the national park.

Activities : Nature trail study View Camping

Kong Thansadet Island

Activities : Snorkelling Diving

Laoyu, Wao Yai and Niat Islands - The best diving with some fine hard coral reefs.

Activities : Snorkelling Diving

Ma Island

Activities : Snorkelling Diving

Phang Waterfall The original from the mountain range precious Ban Ma Duea Wan. The waters rush down form high cliff, very beautiful and water flow all year round, 25 kilometers far from the head office of national park. There is road go to waterfall, the popular activity for tourist is island trip and take a rest. The forest is quite rich and beautiful all around.

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling View

Than Prapat Waterfall The third waterfall of Pha Ngan island ,that The Chulalongkorn the Great, Rama V paid the named waterfall, when visited Ban Don Bay in 1898.

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Than Prawet Waterfall The third waterfall of Pha Ngan island ,that The Chulalongkorn the Great, Rama V paid the named waterfall, when visited Baan Don Bay in 1898.

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling

Than Sadet Bay The bay area next to Than Sadet waterfall, it is the plain area nearby the coastal, covering the area of approximately 3 rai. There sandy beach has a very beautiful and the crystal clear water, appropriate to relax and play sea water, 25 kilometers far from the head office of national park.

Activities : Activities on Beach Snorkelling Diving

Than Sadet Waterfall It is the biggest waterfall of Pha Ngan Island, 25 kilometers far from the head office The royal visit paid by Chulalongkorn the Great, Rama V, King Rama VI, Rama VII and the present monarch, Rama IX. Expecially, the King Rama V total visited it 14 times, by inscription on giant stone and the royal pavilion nearby waterfall.

Activities : Nature trail study Historical Sight Seeing Waterfall Traveling Bird Watching

Tung Ku and Tung Ka Islands

Activities : Snorkelling Diving

Nature Education

Namtok Phang - Domsila Nature Trail

Activities : Nature trail study Waterfall Traveling flowers admiring Bird Watching

Facilities

Camping site Tent area for the tourists around 2,500 sq. meters with bathrooms and shared toilets. Parking area around 200 sq. meters

Food services Two restaurants at Phang water fall and Tan Sadej water fall.

Souvenir shop Two souvenir stores at Phang water fall and Tan Sadej water fall

Visitor center At Phang waterfall consists vocal equipment and exhibition

Others Two first aid center there are 2 located, at Phang waterfall and Than Sadet waterfall. Rescue center at Than Sadet waterfall

Than Sadet - Ko Pha-ngan National Park 108, Mu 3, Ban Madueawan, Ko Phangan Sub-district, Amphur Ko Phangan Surat Thani Thailand 84280 Tel. 0 7723 8275 E-mail reserve@dnp.go.th