Mae Ping National Park
| Mae Ping National Park | |
|---|---|
| อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่ปิง | |
| Location | Thailand |
| Nearest city | Tak |
| Coordinates | 17°34′N 98°48′E / 17.567°N 98.800°E |
| Area | 1,003.7 km2 (387.5 sq mi) |
| Established | 8 August 1981 |
| Visitors | 39,895 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
Mae Ping National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่ปิง, RTGS Utthayan Haeng Chat Mae Ping, pronounced [ùt-tá-yaān hàeng châāt mâāe bping]) is the park located on the west of the ping river. With various mountainous and river terrain, the ecosystem is different in each terrain area of the park. The park is abundant in natural resources, resulting in a proposal to transfer from a protection area to a national park, also, it is known for birding due to the high elevation of the park location. The park is undergoing a wildfire problem from the elongated folk wisdom and implemented the solutions.