Salawin National Park

The park spreads across 721 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with elevations ranging from 200 to 1100 meters above sea level.

Officials designated Salawin as Thailand's 78th national park in 1994 after conducting forest evaluations of the Mae Yuam and Salween regions in 1989.

Karen communities maintain their traditional way of life within the park boundaries, particularly in the riverside village of Mae Sam Laep.

The park contains several protection units with camping facilities, though visitors need to bring their own food supplies when exploring remote areas.

The Salween River forms a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar, supporting numerous fish species and providing water for local settlements.

Location: Mae Hong Son

Inception: November 9, 1994

GPS coordinates: 18.09000,97.75000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25