Mae Yom National Park

Mae Yom National Park อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่ยม
IUCN category II (national park)
Location within Thailand
Location	Phrae Province, Thailand
Coordinates	18°44′45″N 100°11′45″E / 18.74583°N 100.19583°E / 18.74583; 100.19583Coordinates: 18°44′45″N 100°11′45″E / 18.74583°N 100.19583°E / 18.74583; 100.19583
Area	455 km²
Established	1 March 1986

Mae Yom National Park is a national park in Phrae Province, Thailand.^[1] The Yom River flows through the park. The land is mountainous and fertile, and there are naturally grown teak trees.

Flora

The park is in the mountains of the Phi Pan Nam Range. It includes sections of moist evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest, and teak forest.

The site of the controversial Kaeng Suea Ten Dam on the Yom River, a dam that would destroy large areas of forest, is close to the southern edge of the park area.^[2]

Fauna

The park is home to elephant, barking deer, mountain goat, black bear, warthog and hare species.

Attractions

Dong Sak Ngam^[3]
Kaeng Sua Ten^[4]
Lom Dong^[5]

Facilities

The park offers accommodations.^[6] There is also a visitor center and a grocery store.

References

↑ "Mae Yom National Park". Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
↑ The Injustice Case of Kaeng Sua Ten Dam Project
↑ "Dong Sak Ngam". Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
↑ "Kaeng Sua Ten". Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
↑ "Lom Dong". Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
↑ "Mae Yom National Park: Accommodations". Department of National Parks (DNP) Thailand. Retrieved 18 May 2015.

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

National parks	Budo-Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep-Pui Erawan Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Chet Khwae Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Kui Buri Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wong Mae Yom Mukdahan Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang-nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Rom Yen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Wiang Kosai

Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao

Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pranburi Sa Nang Manora

Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area

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