Sai Thong National Park, National park in Chaiyaphum, Thailand.
Sai Thong National Park sits within the Phang Hoei mountain range and contains mixed deciduous forests, dipterocarp woodlands, and dry evergreen forest zones. These different forest types create varied landscapes throughout the protected area, with terrain that changes as you move deeper into the park.
The park received official designation in 1992, incorporating land that had been home to forest-dwelling communities for generations. This protection marked a turning point for conservation in this mountain region.
The park management faces ongoing discussions with local agricultural communities regarding traditional land use practices within the protected boundaries.
The park lies roughly 70 kilometers west of Chaiyaphum town and can be reached through several entry gates. Walking trails of varying difficulty let visitors explore the different forest zones at their own pace.
The park contains Khao Phang Hoei, a peak rising 1,008 meters, which serves as a water source for several tributaries feeding into the Chi River. This geographical position makes the mountain a vital point in the region's water systems.
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