Khaolak Lamru National Park

In the past this national park is only the sea shore forest park of Khao Lak, until Mr. Somchit Suksanga, village chief of Mu 3, Kapong sub-district, Kapong, Phang Nga, had proposed to the assistant minister of agricultural and cooperative on september 26, 1984 for considering to declare the forest of Amphoe Ka Pong and nearby forest to be the conservation forest for conserving the origin or source of water of Phang Nga province which still be the perfect forest and has a lot of wild animals. Morever, this area still has a colorful tourist attraction, especially many small waterfalls. This area became the 66th national park on August 30, 1991 namely "Khao Lak -Lam Ru Natitonal Park covers 125 squarekilometre

Phangnga Province

Discover Phangnga province , the beautiful town and varities style of tourist attraction .

Mangrove forest

Mangrove Forest The trees in the mangrove forest do not lose their leaves and the forest floor is very dense. The roots of the trees are both for anchoring it in the soil and for breathing. This type of forest is found close to the seat of the mouth of major rivers where the sea washes ashore. The mangroves are found in every province in the east especially at the mouth of Mae Nam Wal, Chanthaburi. In the south they are found on both sides of the peninsula. On the eastern side it is found along the coast from Prachuab Kirikhan to Pattani . On the west coast it is concentrated from Ranong to Stul , especially in Phangnga Bay . Mangrove vegetation consists mainly of small trees that are useful for charcoal, firewood and house building material. Important trees include the Kongklang, Prasak. The plants grow on the forest floor include the various types of sea grasses.

Tropical evergreen forest

The tropical evergreen forest is found in all areas of Thailand. However, they are found in more abundance in the south and the east especially in Phangnga , Suratthani , Ranong ,

Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trad. This is due to the heavy rainfall and high moisture levels. In other areas the tropical evergreen forests are concentrated in pockets of high moisture such as valleys and close to water sources such as rivers, streams and mountains. A common characteristic of tropical evergreen forest is the appearance of a lush green vegetation all year round. The forest is home to hundreds of species of flora that grow in close proximity, all of which do not lose their leaves. The north and northeast is drier than other areas thus the forest has slightly different vegetation. The tropical evergreen forest is home to many economically important trees such as rubber and other hardwoods. In addition to large trees smaller plants such as bamboo, rakam and wicker also grow in this type of forest.

about Khaolak

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K h a o l a k

The small beach town along the Andaman Ocean located in southwest Thailand . 80 kilometers north from Phuket . With 25 kilometers along Andaman coast .


Khaolak is well known for tourists who love to stay in a remotely area because the beach is very quiet and no bars or entertainment close to the beach.
The area is rich in history, culture and natural attractions and Khaolak's diving and beaches are rated amongst the best in the area. Here you'll find one of Thailand's most scenic resort destinations. Khaolak itself is a national park area, resplendent with rich natural attractions, and a convenient departure point to other of Phang-Nga's many points of interest, including the famous Similan Islands and Phangnga bay . Khaolak's strong attraction is the beauty of its natural surroundings -bordering the Andaman Sea on one side, and surrounded by natural forest on other sides. Offering peace and tranquility.

Rainforest Khaolak to Sri Phangnga National Park

Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions setting minimum normal annual rainfall between 1750–2000 mm (68-78 inches). The monsoon trough, alternately known as the intertropical convergence zone, plays a significant role in creating Earth's tropical rain forests.






A total of 40 to 75% of all species on the world's habitats are indigenous to the rainforests.It has been estimated that many millions of species of plants, insects, and microorganisms are still undiscovered. Tropical rainforests have been called the "jewels of the Earth", and the "world's largest pharmacy", because over one quarter of natural medicines have been discovered there.Rainforests are also responsible for 28% of the world's oxygen turn over, often misunderstood as oxygen production,[3] processing it through photosynthesis from carbon dioxide and storing it as carbon through biosequestration.






The undergrowth in a rainforest is restricted in many areas by the lack of sunlight at ground level. This makes it possible to walk through the forest. If the leaf canopy is destroyed or thinned, the ground beneath is soon colonized by a dense, tangled growth of vines, shrubs, and small trees called a jungle. There are two types of rainforest, tropical rainforest and temperate rainforest.

Jungle Mushroom found in Khaolak area .

Sri Phangnga National Park  approx. 50 km. north east from Khaolak .

The park lies in Kura Buri and Takua Pa districts of Pang Nga province, next to Khao Sok national park in Surat Thani province. It became the 56th national park of Thailand on 16 April 1988 covering an area of 246 square kilometers.

The park is the ranges of hills parallel to Andaman Sea coast. These hills are the head water of many river streams. Like other places in the southern Thailand (which is sandwished between Andaman sea on the west and Gulf of Thailand on the east) the rainy season in this area lasts from May till December. January to April could be named warm season. There are many streams, waterfalls and cliffs in the park.