Haad Chao Mai National Park (3)

               Koh Libong

               Located at Tambon Libong. It is the largest island in Trang Sea. There are area of ​​25,000 rais. Around the island filled with sea grass, which as food of "dugongs" (Sea Cow) mammal animals that are extinct.But will be found a lot near Koh Libong area and also have seen Bottlenose dolphins dwell a lot.

               Koh Libong has been announced as “No Hunting area of Libong Islands” and the office area located at Laem Ju Hoey(Ju Hoey Cape).Around the island there are many places to visit such as Haad Toob(Toob Beach), Laem Ju Hoey(Ju Hoey Cape),Laem Thuad(Thuad Cape),Laem Toh Chai(Toh Chai Cape),Haad Ya Kha(Ya Kha Beach), etc.

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               All sandy beach of Koh Libong are sandy beach mixed peaty beach. Koh Libong almost non tourism beaches.But at the end of Koh Libong is Laem Ju Hoey and Haad Toob that the vast sandy beach mixed peaty beach when low tide can go to each other. Which this area,there are many sea birds and wetland birds  immigrants escaping winter from foreign in the Northern Hemisphere.Especially from Siberia and some parts came from Africa.Came a lot in November to December,came lived for a number of many kinds. A flock of sea birds have the hundreds of thousands such as Crab Plover which are often found in February to March,Nordmann's Greenshank and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper.On Koh Libong also has interesting many bird such as Spotted Wood-Owl,Blue-throated Bee-eater,Mangrove Pitta,Pink-necked Pigeon,Collared Kingfisher,White-breasted Waterhen,Little Heron,Whiskered Tern,Kentish Plover,etc. Koh Libong is the main source of tourists, a group of bird watchers that will take a boat rental out to see the birds. Or are watching the No Hunting area of Libong Islands. Which is governed that serves the protected birds this particular.

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               Koh Libong has villagers lived for a lot. Divided into three villages are Baan Ba Du Pu Teh(Ba Du Pu Teh Village), Baan Hlang Khao(Hlang Khao Village) and Baan Phrao(Phrao Village). Villagers also  conduct the simple way of life. Such as fisheries,rubber plantations and a large coconut plantations as the main occupation. The majority of villagers respect Islam.

                 In addition, on the island also has Khao Tu Teh,located in the east of Koh Libong. As limestone mountain height about 200 feet .On the mountain has viewpoint . You can see the sea meadows. Which as food of dugong. And may be able to see a dugong eat grass sea.And from Koh Libong overlooks the beautiful view of Koh Chao Mai and Laem Chao Mai. There are ships left the island every morning to Kantang pier and back about noon.

 

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               Travel :There are the passenger ships from Chao Mai Pier To Baan Phrao Pier on Koh Libong or charter boat. It takes 20 minutes. However, if travelers come from Kantang Pier. It takes about one hour, On the island with accommodation for tourists (in private).

             Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahisorn Phakdee Museum

               Away from Kantang Municipal about 200 meters.Located at 1st. Khai Phithak Rd. Tambon Kantang.As the place of  history major was the old house of former governor of Trang "Phraya Ratsadanupradit".As 2-storey wooden house on a hill flower plants.There is wax statue and tools are used in his daily life completely.By the heirs of Na Ranong Family care.Open to visitors every day except monday(If the holiday falls on  public holiday open normal and substitution holiday the next day).Time: 8:00 am to 16:30 pm.Visitors as the faculty desired guest speaker. Please prior notification at Kantang Phitaya School. Tel. 0 7527 4151-8.

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               Khuan Tamnak Chan Public Park

               A place to relax and eco-tourism. Which has historical value.Located on Woodland Road. As part of the Kuan Kan Tang National Forest. With an area ​​about 250 rais.The name of this place originated from a small palace built on low hills (Kuan) in order to wellcome to Kantang of King Rama 6(On time he still the rank of prince) on the year 2452(1909).Subsequently used as the officer certification house.

               In World War II, Khuan Tamnak Chan used as the location of the military forces of Japan.After the war, various buildings have been demolished until leaving no trace.Later, the part area used to build Kantang Phitaya School.The hill has been renovated into a  public park.Around the area shady by trees and flowers as a source of recreation.And as place of exercise in the morning and evening of Kantang people.On the hilltop has gazebo for relax. Overlooking Kantang City and Kantang River clearly.

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Attractions in Kantang District,Trang

Haad Chao Mai National Park
General Information
               Haad Chao Mai National Park covers an area of ​​Sikao District and Kantang District in the Andaman Sea. Consists of mangrove forest, seagrass, islands with white sandy beach long about 20 km and sea pine naturally beautiful.Haad Chao Mai National Park with an area of ​​approximately 230.87 square kilometers or 144,292.35 rais.
Topography
               Haad Chao Mai National Park,located in Sikao District and Kantang District,Trang Province.
 Territory :   
                     North  contact with Khao Jongjan(Jongjan Mountain) Kantang District,Klong Meng(Meng Canal) and Klong Lamyao(Lamyao Canal) Maifad Sub-district,Sikao District,Trang Province.
                     South  contact with  the Andaman Sea, Koh Libong and Kantang Estuary.
                     East    contact with  Khuan Din Daeng,Khuan Medjoon,Khuan Lu and Khuan Daeng.
                     West   contact with the Andaman Sea, Koh Ngai, Koh Ma of Lanta National Park.
                Haad Chao Mai National Park is divided into two parts include;               
           Coastal areas of the island Including Koh Mook,Koh  Kradan,Koh Whaen,Koh Chuak,Koh Meng,Koh Pling And Koh Chao Mai.This coastal area include limestone escarpment. East side of the North has Jongjan Mountains,Khuan Medjoon Moutains,Khuan Daeng Mountains which is the source of the streams are combined into Klong Bang Sak(Bang Sak canal). Flows into Trang River.
               The sea covers an area of approximately 137.22 square kilometers.As the deep sea with an average depth of 20 meters.
Climate
                Chao Mai National Park is situated in a tropical climate, alternating moisture. Influenced by the southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon from both sides. Thus making rains throughout the year, resulting in the two seasons, summer and rainy season. The summer starts from January to April, the rainy season runs from May – December,hot tropical weather to moist. Annual average temperature is about 27 degrees celsius, more than 2,100 mm of rainfall per year.
 Vegetation and wildlife
                 Plant communities found in Haad Chao Mai National Park can be divided into ;

         Rainforest  covers an area of ​​coastal in mountainous regions , hot spring, eastern of the beach is the most common.Also on Koh Mook. Plants found consists;Dipterocarpus chartaceus(Yangwaad),Hopea ferrea Heim(Takianhin),Hopea odorata(Takianthong),Fagraea fragrans(Tam Sao,Anan, Tembusu, Common Tembusu),Intsia bakeri  Prain(Hlumpoa),Nephelium hypoleucum(Korlan),etc.Ground flora as rattan and vines.

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          Limestone mountain forests  found the west side of Koh Mook,Koh Chuak,Koh Whaen, Koh Pling,Khao Baena,Khao Yong Ling,Khao Meng and Khao Chao Mai.Consists endemic vegetation such as Dracaena lourieri(Junpha),Phoenix apiculata(Peng),Triangular Spurge(Sluddai),Morinda coreia Buch.Ham(Yawpa),Teaykhao,Cycas pestinate Buch.-Ham.(Prongkhao),Different types of orchids and Colocasia esculenta(Elephant ear,Bon) etc..

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           Forest Beach  is a narrow strip along the beach and rocks at sea not reach flooded.Important vegetation such as Terminalia catappa(Sea almond, Beach almond,Tropical Almond, Bengal almond, Indian almond),Casuarina equisetifolia(Common Ironwood, She Oak, Beefwood, Queensland Swamp Oak),Calophyllum inophyllum(Alexandrian laurel, Beautiful - leaf, Bornero mahogany, Indian laurel,Krathing),Antidesma velutinosum Blume(Mao).Flat area of the beach is sparse forest composed of stunted trees. Important vegetation include Cotylelobium melanoxylon Pierre(Resak tembage,Khiem),Peltophorum pterocarpum(Copperpod, Golden Flamboyant, Yellow Flamboyant, Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Poinciana, Radhachura),Syzygium  gratum  (Wight) S.N. Mitra  var. gratum(Sameddeang),Morinda coreia Buch.Ham(Yawpa),Catunaregam spathulifolia Tirveng(Hnamtang),Gmelina philippensis(Wild sage,Chongmaew) and various grasses.

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            Mangrove forest   found in the area next to the beach and back into the area behind the National Park throughout the streak from Pakmeng Beach to Chaomai Beach. And distribution in the Gulf of Mook island(Koh Mook).The major plants include Rhizophoraapiculata(Mangrove trees,small leaves),Rhizophoramucronata(Mangrove trees,big leaves),Ceriops tagal(Prong),Xylocarpus granatum(Taboon),Xylocarpus rumphii(Tabun),Excoecaria agallocha(Tatoom Thale),Phoenix paludosa(Peng Thale),Acanthus ebracteatus(Sea Holly),Nypa fruticans Wurmb(Mangrove Palm),Flagellaria indica(Wai Ling) and etc.

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           Society of water plants, including seagrass and seaweed. Which Chao Mai National Park covers a large area of ​​sea grass fields about 3,975 rais between Leam Yong Ling (Yong Ling Cape)and Koh Muk. The survey found the eight types of seagrass include Thalassia hampriehii,Enhalus acoroides,Cymodocea rotundata,Cymodocea serrulata,Halodule uninervis,Syringodium isoetifolium,Halodule pinifolia and Halophila ovalis.

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           Animals found in Haad Chao Mai National Park is divided;
           Mammals Total found 51 species,including Dugong(Sea Cow),Serow,Banded Langur,Dusky langur(Dusky leaf monkey,Spectacled langur),Barking deer(Muntjac),Lesser mouse-deer(Chevrotain),Asian golden cat(Temminck's cat),Leopard cat(bengal cat),Oriental small-clawed otter(Asian small-clawed otter),Large-spotted Civet,Burmese Stripe Squirrel,Yellow rajah rat(Red spiny rat) and various bats, etc..

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           Birds Total found 137 species,including Black-necked stork,Lessor adjutant stork,Chinese Egret(Egretta eulophotes),Nordmann’s Greenshank, Chinese Crested Tern,Great Hornbill(Great Indian Hornbill, Great Pied Hornbill),Pitta and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo etc..

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           Reptiles Found 29 species, including Yellow-headed Temple Turtle,fox gecko(Indo-Pacific gecko, Garnot's house gecko),Kuhl's flying gecko,Oriental garden lizard(Eastern garden lizard, Changeable lizard),Butterfly lizard(Small-scaled lizard, Ground lizard,Sand lizard), Water Monitor, Bowring's Supple Skink,Reticulated python,Bocourt's Water Snake and Mangrove Viper(Shore Pit Viper,Mangrove Pit Viper), etc..

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           Amphibians Found 9 species,including Barking Toad(Giant jungle toad, Asian giant toad),Dwarf Toad,Dark Sided Frog,Common Bush Frog,Painted Bullfrog(Painted Burrowing Frog,Asian painted frog, Chubby frog, Banded bull frog, Rice frog, Bubble frog) and etc..

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           Aquatic animals Haad Chao Mai National Park is ecologically important seagrass and mangrove ecosystems and coral reefs. Is a source of habitat,food, refuge and nursery for variety of larval aquatic animals.Such as Salt March Crab,Blue swimming Crab(Lower Crab, Blue Crab,Blue Manna Crab,SandCrab),Oyster,Leather donex,Wing Shell(Dog Conch),Brown Spotted Grouper(Esstaury Grouper),Butterflyfish and Dolphin,etc..

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Attractions in Muang District,Trang

Monument of Phraya Rassadanupradit Mahissarapakdi
                      Located in the park,the municipality of Trang. away from the town hall About 1 km on theTrang - Phatthalung route.Everyone who trip to Trang Province usually visited to respect Phraya Rassadanupradit Mahissarapakdi’s Monument.
This area originally as the rest's palace of the King Rama VI.
               Currently, has been decorated as a public park  silvan with the trees.In the evening there are many people to relax.Phraya Rassadanupradit Mahissarapakdi have created and maintenance the prosperity of the Trang Province such as Transportation, Agriculture and animal husbandry, Educational,Local administration,Peace policy and Public health etc. And he was also the first person to bring plant rubber trees in Trang Province, which contributed to widespread planting in southern of Thailand.
Princess Srinakarin 95 Park
               away from the town 3 kms as a public park with shady large trees.In the evening there will be people to relax and exercise a large number.As a public park in the central city of Trang remains an abundance of nature and the environment. With an area ​​over 280 rais.Look like glass pitcher or vase middle concave.The area is plain.Originally locals called "Thung Nam Phut" and the island in the middle of pool looks like a hill.Which Trang Municipality has creationism into a public park,place of exercise and the recreation of the public.

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Sra Kraphangsurin(Kraphangsurin Pool)                
               Away from the city hall 2 kilometers near Phraya Rassadanupradit Mahissarapakdi’s Monument.As the natural pool width about 50 acres with beautiful fish. Different colors and varieties. Lotus in the pool area. With the concrete bridge connecting to pavilion in the middle pool that create a beautiful connecting the three pavilions have been composed around a beautiful garden. Have zoo and restaurants under the trees service to the tourism and recreation. It is the perfect place to relax in the evening.
Khao Lak Waterfall               
                 Located in Moo 7 Tambon Nam Phut, away from The District Office about 18 kilometers.Have the origin from Khao Lak(Lak Mountain) flows as the creek join into  Klong Lam Phu Ra. Water throughout the year. The natural abundance.

Buddha  the IX Kenora sleep at Golden Mount Temple               
                Build upon BE 2464, This golden mount has registered as a historic that Khao Chumthong(Chumthong Mountain).Golden Mount Temple has important antiquities is buddha stucco nirvana posture.Enshrined in the shelter. Buddha has a length 9 meters.The soles have embossed pattern like a lotus.Characteristic of the Buddha is his head wearing a kenora tiara. Buddhist art is a combination of craftsmanship and creativity of folk art by local painters.

Trang Province

               Trang is a province in the south, the west coast adjoining the Andaman Sea. There are long coastline more than 120 km.There is Banthad Mountain  stretch from the northern to the south is on the east side is dividing boundary with Phatthalung Province.The Condition is rainforest mountainous. Slopes down to the coastal mangrove forest, which is still abundance and also covers an area of islands ​​nearly 50 islands.Trang Province with an area of ​​approximately 4,941 square kilometers.
                    Trang Province is one of the major tourist destination of Thailand.There are many attractions including waterfalls, forests, caves or the islands in the sea. Beautiful landscape with white sand beaches, clear waters, beautiful coral.High rocky mountain, surrounded by steep cliffs. Beauty beyond words. I could not tell you.Request invite everybody to harvest the happiness from the Trang sea that never make the visitor disappointed.
                    Trang is not only a natural beauty still have many interested things.Both in terms of history, community culture, local knowledge.
                    Trang Province area dividing into 10 districts.Including  Muang Trang,Kantang, Yan Ta Khao,Huai Yod,Palian,Sikao,Wang Wiset,Nayong,Rassada and Haad Samran.
               Territory

                  North   has contact with   Nakornsrithammarat Province.
                  South   has contact with   Satun Province and the Indian Ocean(Andaman Sea).
                  East     has contact with   Phatthalung Province.
                  West    has contact with   Krabi Province and the Indian Ocean(Andaman Sea).

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    Next time will take a trip to the places of interest in Trang.

Attractions Plai Phraya District,Krabi(2)

               In Plai Phraya District has other attractions such as;
               Tham Waree Rin(Waree Rin Cave)
                Located at Moo 2 Baan Bang Liao(Bang Liao Village) Tambol Plai Phraya.The cave is in the area of Tham Waree Rin Temple Inside the cave has beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Stream flowing through.At the mouth of the cave has footbridge along a stream and also have buddhas in a cave and much more holy.From hearsay of the residents have unearthed ancient pottery and ancient beads, a large number. But now no longer exists.

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               It also other caves are important archaeological resources such as;
          Tham Khao Khain-Khao Thong (Khao Khain-Khao Thong  Cave)
                As the cave in the prehistoric period.Located at Moo 2,Tambol Plai Phraya.The general condition,As the cave is  on the limestone mountain.
                Evidence was discovered as pottery fragments, soil texture to prehistoric era.
               Tham Khao Nam Sum(Khao Nam Sum Cave)
               As archaeological resources in the prehistoric era.Located at Moo 6,Baan Bangheain,Tambol Plai Phraya.The general condition,As the cave is  on the limestone mountain.
         Evidence discovered as pottery fragments on soil texture.Fretwork prehistoric vessels. That found in the Philippines and Vietnam.Shells and animal bones.
          Tham Sra(Sra Cave)
              Archaeological resources in prehistoric period - beginning historical.Located at Moo 5,Tambon Khao Tua.General conditions as shelter and limestone caves along the river.
               Evidence was discovered.
          1. Stone tools cleave And chip
          2. Polished stone axes.
          3. Pottery fragments on soil texture. The crock pot bottom round, three-striped decorative cord.
          4. Parts, animal bones and parts human skeleton
              Khlong Panya Reservoir
                Located at Tambol Khao Khain.As a beautiful tourist attraction.It has a wide And has variety of fish.As a venue for events of the village or Tambon such as Loy Krathong Festival.
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Attractions in Khao Pra - Bang Kram Wildlife Sanctuary

           Thung Teao Forest

           Located at Bang Teao Village,Klong Thom Nua District(North Klong Thom). Take one with Klong Thom Hot Waterfalls. Highway 4038 prior to Klong Thom Market will has the junction to Bang Teao Village distance of 17 kilometers .
               This is one of only a few lowland forests in Southern Thailand. The nature trail begins about 800 meters before reaching The Kao Nor Chuchi Park Office within The Restricted Hunting Area of Kao Pra-Bang Kram. It passes through both secondary forest, now in the process of development and growth and primary forest containing very large, ancient trees. The trail climbs into the limestone foothills, passing a pool of startling clarity and beauty. After that it enters an area open and spacious before returning to the park office. Many animals and plant species in the lowland forest are extremely rare, some are close to extinction including Gurney’s Pitta,Rufous-collared Kingfisher and Black Hornbills, etc.

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              Gurney’s Pitta is one of reserved wildlife  of Thailand.This bird species colorful.Like jumping tricky on the ground.Sing like the "Wagga Wagga Wagga" or "Teaw Teaw Teaw".Living in lowland tropical rainforest in southern Thailand.Not found in other areas of the world.Currently animals tend will extinction. Because very few. Also habitat was threatened.Thung Teao Forest was a last of their house.However, due to small numbers as they count. The chance to see it less as well.Within Thung Teao Forest has preparation of the trail through area of part of this lower flat forest.

                The Nature Trail’s Tina Jo Cliff

               Named in honor of Mrs. Tina Jo Cliff conservation of tropical forests, the British.The recourse financing and support in the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries of this.
               Throughout 2.7 kilometers trail, visitors will experience nature in a tropical rainforest, low plain.Which is rainforest in less than 200 meters above sea level.Visitors will see a variety of species in tropical rainforest. From small, lichen, moss, to large Rieng trees height of 30 meters and animals that many find difficult. And through the swamp with beautiful scenery along the wooden bridge, about 1.4 kilometers.There are various types of vegetation. And if Fortunately could find, small animals, such as Gray- Bellied Squirrel.In particular, there are more than 318 bird species.It is more than ever recorded by any conservation area in the south of Thailand.And more than 100 species found along the pathway of this nature.There is interpretive signage,plants label and signs every 20 meters, allowing for easy travel. It takes about 1-3 hours will walk to the Emerald Pool.      

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Attractions Klong Thom District,Krabi

              Klong Thom district                  
                 Located southeast of Krabi Province border with area, the following side;
          North        Contact with Khao Phanom District.
          Eastern     Contact with Lumthab District,Wangwiset District and Sikao District(Trang Province).
          Southern   Contact with Andaman Sea.
         West         Contact with Koh Lanta District and Nuaklong District.
             The Interest tourist attractions at Klong Thom District, including;
             Khao Pra - Bang Kram Wildlife Sanctuary           
               Located at Klong Thom District,Lumthab District, Krabi Province.And Wangwiset District,Sikao District,Trang Province have an area of ​​approximately 97,700 rais.
              Topography:              
           Consists of high complex mountains.The highest peak is in the central area of forests is Khao Nor Chuchi(Nor Chuchi Mountain).With a height of about 640 meters above sea level.The forest are flat on the mountains a bit.Plains slope in the valley be part of the watershed such as Klong Hinchunt,Klong Chi,Klong Sandaeng,Klong Teao and Klong Thom.This forest also has many waterfalls such as Hinchunt Waterfall,Toneteao Waterfall,Roichunt Phanwang Waterfall and Hinperng Waterfall.Each has a beautiful natural. Water throughout the year as tropical rain forest switch grass a little.Look like the forest watershed, the most complete and largest area of rainforest boundaries Krabi and Trang now.
               Climate:                
               The general characteristics is tropical rain forest in the south of Thailand. The weather has rainy all year round,about May to December.During the most rainfall is in September - November.For the summer, between January - April.Minimum temperature of 14.0 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 35.0 degrees Celsius in March.
                Forest and vegetation:                  
                In general, the tropical rain forest have look like dense forest consists many kind of trees.Most of the trees are rubber clan with a huge.Including palm trees different kinds.Dense forest consists shrubbery,herbaceous plant ,a variety of  bamboo, orchid.
                 
              Wildlife :
                Mammals
                Such as Bear Cat,Asiatic Black Bear,Tapir,Serow,Greater Mouse Deer,Lesser Mouse Deer, Bats,Tiger, Leopard,Black Leopard,Jungle Cat,Marbled Cat ,Wild Boar,Wolf,Pangolin,Tree Shrew,Flying Lemurs,Slow Loris,White-handed Gibbon,Spectacled Langur,Munticus muntjak,Black Giant Squirrel,Cream-colored Giant Squirrel,Gray-Bellied Squirrel,Horse-tailed Squirrel,Hog Badger,Porcupine,etc.

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                Birds               
                There are over 230 kinds.Such as egret,lesser whistling duck,hawk,Roulroul  (Crested Wood – Partridge),Great Argus Pheasant,Barred Buttonquail,Blue Rumped Parrot,Banded Bay Cuckoo,Raffle's Malkoha,Greater Coucal,Oriental bay owl,Brown Boobook,different kinds of Pitta,White-crowned Hornbill,Black Hornbill,Bulbul,different kinds of Barbet.

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                Reptiles
               Such as Turtles,Geckos,Bengal Monitor,Water Monitor,Lizards,Skink,Collared Lizard,Regal Python,Bivitattus Python,Russel Viper,King Cobra,Cobra,Snakes, poisonous and toxic to many.

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               Amphibians               
               Such as Giant Asian River Frog,Small Toad,Tree Frog,Bullfrog ,etc.

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               Fishes               
               Such as Walking Catfish,Striped Snake-Head Fish,Transerse-Bar Barb ,etc.

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               Features of interest
               This wildlife sanctuary is habitat of Gurney’s Pitta.Which is estimated that one in here.Thus of interest to people, making people come together.Including many beautiful waterfalls such as Hinchunt Waterfall,Toneteao Waterfall,Roichunt Phanwang Waterfall and Hinperng Waterfall.The 3 beautiful natural pools.Suitable for recreation, travel and education research.
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