Ao Phang Nga National Park covering mangrove forests in Takua Thung District and Mueang District, Phang Nga Province, totaling more than 400 square kilometers It consists of many small and large islands with unique characteristics and different natural beauty. Tourists can take a boat to see the beauty of Khao Tapu. or known by foreigners as James Bond Island Dazzled by Khao Phing Kan Or take a boat through the cave at Koh Talu Change the atmosphere to experience nature by canoeing at Koh Hong. and visit the fishing village life at Koh Panyee where you can buy souvenirs and souvenirs to take home as well
topography
Topography of Ao Phang Nga National Park To the north, it borders the mangrove forest area in Muang Phang Nga District, to the south, the sea in Ko Yao District, Phang Nga Province and the sea in Phuket Province, in the east, it borders the sea in Krabi Province. and west Take note of the mangrove forest area. And at the local seashore in Takua Thung District, Mueang District, Phang Nga Province, is a sedimentary rock mountain. metamorphic rock There are limestone mountains inserted into patches. scattered Natural conditions that change according to the environment cause hollows, caves, the collapse of the land in the west. resulting in a rugged, indented coast, creating bays and islands create beautiful scenery Ao Phang Nga National Park Influenced by the southwest monsoon wind. The average temperature is 26 - 28 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is about 3,500 mm.
climate
Climate characteristics of Ao Phang Nga National Park It depends on the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon. During the very heavy rains during the southwest monsoon season. since may to October From November to March, the northeast wind blows regularly. sometimes even April Usually around Phang Nga Bay will have very good visibility Except during the rainy season sea waves There are moderate to heavy waves during the southwest monsoon season. From May to October in the northeast monsoon season, the sea is quiet to a few waves. except in November There are light – medium waves, sometimes there are heavy – very heavy waves.
flora and fauna
Plants in Ao Phang Nga National Park It appeared that plant communities differed according to topography, soil and rock characteristics. Variation of the rise and fall of sea water Water currents and human activities that interfere with natural conditions can be classified into 5 types
1. Mangrove Forest
1.1. Mangrove forests on limestone hills, it was found that there are 12 important plant species in the mangrove forests, including large-leaved mangroves, small-leaved mangroves, white tabun, black tabun, red prasak, white beans, black beans, prongs, Phangka Huasum, Lamphu, Lampen, real nests, white Samae. found from which depends on the waterfront or rather muddy soil and fish gills The sea cycads are rarely found only in areas where the forest has been destroyed.
1.2 Mangrove forest in Shell and Quartzite Mountains There are 7 important plant species, namely, large-leaved mangroves, small-leaved mangroves, white tabun, red teak, white beans, black beans, and prongs. The gills of freshwater fish grow thickly along the water's edge, there are samana and rattan.
1.3 Mangrove forest in the area of Khao Hin Sai There are fewer important plants in this area. because the soil condition is too sandy In addition, the area is influenced by wind and currents as well. There are 5 important plant species found, namely, small-leaved mangroves, small-leaved mangroves, Lam Pan, Samae, Ta Boon Khao, and astringent. In areas adjacent to land forests where water salinity is relatively low
2. Terrestrial forests that are found as deciduous trees. Which is classified as a moist evergreen forest, can be divided as follows
2.1 Land forests growing on limestone hills found scattered everywhere There are 2 types of limestone mountains in Phang Nga Bay.
- forest that grows on land The area is relatively flat and the area known as Karst, which is a valley area, has important plants such as Khi Worm, Reang, Ta Khian Hin, Mahad, Si Sat, Thang Khao, Banyan, Champa Khao, Cassia, Mafai, Wild Mango, Mai Non, Samo Kann, Two Carapace, Makhampom, Chamuang, Chumsaeng, Yopa, Fig, Flax. Seng, plao, and chum-hed for the lower tiers, such as tao-raang, pandanus, lampeng, ginger, galangal, and wild bamboo. There are also grasses, palms, and various types of aloe.
- Forests that grow on relatively moist areas of limestone. Contains plants that are small and low. Except for the creek area only. with high nutrients Plants found are Ta Khian Thong, Khao Kwang, Kayee, Olive, Khao Tabak.
2.2 Forests in the area of shell rock and quartzite It was found that there were quite densely growing plants with approximately 70-90% of the canopy covering. And also found important plants such as Mangosteen, Phangka, Tonkhai wood. As for the lower plants, they found wild bamboo, broken grass.
3. Aquatic Plant Society, Ao Phang Nga National Park Most of them are water areas. Therefore, an aquatic plant society is an important component of an aquatic plant society. especially algae It depends on the tree or root of the mangrove tree or on the beach along the soil surface. May stick to rocks or shells. The algae are divided into 3 types: brown, green, red algae, and in addition, they also found plankton seagrasses, which are important to marine life in terms of food. Habitat or spawning of various aquatic animals.
- Rare plants In Ao Phang Nga National Park, there are Phang Nga yellow lady slipper orchids, which are rare. They grow on cliffs, high crevices, on limestone hills, at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. The flowers are single flowers. flower stalks upright There is until a short cover when the flowers are in full bloom. Diameter 5 – 8 cm. with white bulbs. Will bloom around April - August and November - December. Animal species in Ao Phang Nga National Park. There are many types of animals, including aquatic animals, terrestrial animals, and birds.
topography
Topography of Ao Phang Nga National Park To the north, it borders the mangrove forest area in Muang Phang Nga District, to the south, the sea in Ko Yao District, Phang Nga Province and the sea in Phuket Province, in the east, it borders the sea in Krabi Province. and west Take note of the mangrove forest area. And at the local seashore in Takua Thung District, Mueang District, Phang Nga Province, is a sedimentary rock mountain. metamorphic rock There are limestone mountains inserted into patches. scattered Natural conditions that change according to the environment cause hollows, caves, the collapse of the land in the west. resulting in a rugged, indented coast, creating bays and islands create beautiful scenery Ao Phang Nga National Park Influenced by the southwest monsoon wind. The average temperature is 26 - 28 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is about 3,500 mm.
climate
Climate characteristics of Ao Phang Nga National Park It depends on the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon. During the very heavy rains during the southwest monsoon season. since may to October From November to March, the northeast wind blows regularly. sometimes even April Usually around Phang Nga Bay will have very good visibility Except during the rainy season sea waves There are moderate to heavy waves during the southwest monsoon season. From May to October in the northeast monsoon season, the sea is quiet to a few waves. except in November There are light – medium waves, sometimes there are heavy – very heavy waves.
flora and fauna
Plants in Ao Phang Nga National Park It appeared that plant communities differed according to topography, soil and rock characteristics. Variation of the rise and fall of sea water Water currents and human activities that interfere with natural conditions can be classified into 5 types
1. Mangrove Forest
1.1. Mangrove forests on limestone hills, it was found that there are 12 important plant species in the mangrove forests, including large-leaved mangroves, small-leaved mangroves, white tabun, black tabun, red prasak, white beans, black beans, prongs, Phangka Huasum, Lamphu, Lampen, real nests, white Samae. found from which depends on the waterfront or rather muddy soil and fish gills The sea cycads are rarely found only in areas where the forest has been destroyed.
1.2 Mangrove forest in Shell and Quartzite Mountains There are 7 important plant species, namely, large-leaved mangroves, small-leaved mangroves, white tabun, red teak, white beans, black beans, and prongs. The gills of freshwater fish grow thickly along the water's edge, there are samana and rattan.
1.3 Mangrove forest in the area of Khao Hin Sai There are fewer important plants in this area. because the soil condition is too sandy In addition, the area is influenced by wind and currents as well. There are 5 important plant species found, namely, small-leaved mangroves, small-leaved mangroves, Lam Pan, Samae, Ta Boon Khao, and astringent. In areas adjacent to land forests where water salinity is relatively low
2. Terrestrial forests that are found as deciduous trees. Which is classified as a moist evergreen forest, can be divided as follows
2.1 Land forests growing on limestone hills found scattered everywhere There are 2 types of limestone mountains in Phang Nga Bay.
- forest that grows on land The area is relatively flat and the area known as Karst, which is a valley area, has important plants such as Khi Worm, Reang, Ta Khian Hin, Mahad, Si Sat, Thang Khao, Banyan, Champa Khao, Cassia, Mafai, Wild Mango, Mai Non, Samo Kann, Two Carapace, Makhampom, Chamuang, Chumsaeng, Yopa, Fig, Flax. Seng, plao, and chum-hed for the lower tiers, such as tao-raang, pandanus, lampeng, ginger, galangal, and wild bamboo. There are also grasses, palms, and various types of aloe.
- Forests that grow on relatively moist areas of limestone. Contains plants that are small and low. Except for the creek area only. with high nutrients Plants found are Ta Khian Thong, Khao Kwang, Kayee, Olive, Khao Tabak.
2.2 Forests in the area of shell rock and quartzite It was found that there were quite densely growing plants with approximately 70-90% of the canopy covering. And also found important plants such as Mangosteen, Phangka, Tonkhai wood. As for the lower plants, they found wild bamboo, broken grass.
3. Aquatic Plant Society, Ao Phang Nga National Park Most of them are water areas. Therefore, an aquatic plant society is an important component of an aquatic plant society. especially algae It depends on the tree or root of the mangrove tree or on the beach along the soil surface. May stick to rocks or shells. The algae are divided into 3 types: brown, green, red algae, and in addition, they also found plankton seagrasses, which are important to marine life in terms of food. Habitat or spawning of various aquatic animals.
- Rare plants In Ao Phang Nga National Park, there are Phang Nga yellow lady slipper orchids, which are rare. They grow on cliffs, high crevices, on limestone hills, at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. The flowers are single flowers. flower stalks upright There is until a short cover when the flowers are in full bloom. Diameter 5 – 8 cm. with white bulbs. Will bloom around April - August and November - December. Animal species in Ao Phang Nga National Park. There are many types of animals, including aquatic animals, terrestrial animals, and birds.
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