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Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex

Thailand World Heritage
T
he attempt to put Khao Yai National Park, which is part of
Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, in the list of UNESCOs

add Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex to UNESCOs World

Natural Heritage List by the criteria:

World Natural Heritage Sites began in 1990. By 2003, Thailand has

revived the attempt again by nominating the whole Dong Phayayen
Jungle which comprises Khao Yai, Thap Lan, Pang Sida, Ta Phraya
national parks, as well as Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary.
In the 29th Session of the World Heritage Committee, taking place
in Durban, Republic of South Africa, had agreed on July 14, 2005, to

possessing great biological diversity, in both number of species

and habitat that plays important role for the in situ conservation.
processing endemic species that play key role for the in situ
conservation
proessing the endangered species list.

Dong Phayayen-Khoa Yai Forest complex acquires total area of 6,152.13 square kilometres, covering part of Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok,
Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo and Burirum. Its western edge borders Banteay Chmor protected landscape, Kingdom of Cambodia.
Rich in biological diversity, this large forest complex originates 5 important rivers. Its reverine forest is a unique ecosystem which remains in
quite a limited area in Thailand.

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Outstanding value of the

Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex

Hydrology
Rainfall in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex ranges
between 1,000-3,000 millimetres per annum, playing important role in
filling up water sources. The important rivers namely Nakhon Nayok,
Prachinburi, Lam Takhong, Muak Lek, and Mun River that nourish
communities in Central and Northeastern Region are all originated
from the forest complex.

Biological diversity
The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex is rich in ecosystem
diversity namely tropical evergreen forest, hill evergreen forest,
tropical evergreen forest, mixed deciduous forest, and dry dipterocarp
forest. Furthermore, there are grassland, limestone mountain, and
reverine forest dotting around. As a result, Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai
Forest Complex contains great variety of flora and fauna. It houses
one sixth of plant species found in Thailand, or 2,500, out of 15,000
species. Among these, 16 of them are endemic species.
The site is home to 805 species of fauna, namely 112 mammal
species, 392 species of birds and 205 reptiles and amphibians, 9 of
which are rare species namely Asian Giant Softshell-Turtle
(Pelochelys cantorii), Western Four-clawed Gekko (Gehyra lacerata),
Sandstone Gekko (Gekko petricolus), Phuwa's Lizard (Mantheyus

phuwaensis), Western Legless Skink (Isopachys borealis), Korat

Slender Skink (Riopa koratense), Korat Blind Snake (Typhlops khoratensis), Siamese Crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) Among these
wildlife that have international value, three of them are endangered
species including Asiatic Elephant (Elephus maximus), Tiger
(Panthera tigris), Banteng (Bos javanicus) The vulnerable species
living in the site include Pig-tailed Macaque (Macaca nemestrina),
Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides), Pileated Gibbon
(Hylobates pileatus), Cnestless Himalayan Porcupine (Hystrix
hodgsoni), Asian Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus), Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus
thibetanus), Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Gaur (Bos gaurus),
Serow (Capricornis sumatraensis), Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba
punicea), Siamese Fireback (Lophura diardi), Green Peafowl (Pavo
muticus) and Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personata).

Tourism and study

Escarpment of its the western edge is a remarkable natural
phenomenon that creates unique landscape. Khao Yai National Park,
which has the most rugged mountain and the highest rainfall, feeds
lots of streams and waterfalls that attraction millions of visitor in each
year. Dong Phayayen, which is one of the countrys richest natures,
offers high opportunity to witness important and rare wildlifes

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Lam Takhong Stream :

One of the most important streams

that nourish all the life in Khao Yai National Park and nearby.

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Heo Suwat Waterfall

Internationally reknowned and offers

recreation opportunities in a World Heritage
forest. It is situated on the Lam Taklong River,
a lifeline for the plant sand animal in the Park.

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Kaeng Hin Dat Waterfall :

Blessed with great size and beauty,

the waterfall cascader down through the upper reader
of Samopun Mountain, Khao Yai National Park.

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(Hill Evergreen
Forest) 1,300

Khao Khiao Mountain :

The landmark of the World Heritage site

is blanketed with hill evergreen forest. Reaching a height of 1,300 metres,
it houses many rare plant species in evergreen forest ecosystems.

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Thismia mirabilis :

The rare species of saprophyte feeds on dead organic

matter, using fungus in its underground stem to digest decomposed matter.
This plant can be found in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.

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Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary :

The only wildlife sanctuary within

the World Heritage Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex,
Dong Yai is rich with Asiatic elephant, the largest terrestrial mammal.

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Gaur :

This large mammal of the Bovidae family has vulnerable status. However,
plenty of them are found in the World Heritage forest of Thailand.

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Tiger

The biggest predator in the Dong PhayayenKhao Yai Forest Complex is generally a solitary
hunter. Acquiring vast territory, it is mostly found
close to water sources in moist evergreen
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it is of endangered status.

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Common Muntjac : This mammal in the carvidae family feeds largely

on leaves. It feeds mostly during the night, and sometime can be found in early
morning and late afternoon in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.

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Asian wild dog or Dhole

6-20

This predator plays a significant role in the

ecosystem in Dong Phayayen. It hunts at dusk
and dawn, packing in groups of 6-20 individuals.
Generally, dhole preys on common muntjac, sambar
deer, and wild boar. Although the dhole is a rare
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Fa Pha Hill :

Khao Yai National Park, this hill is a stronghold for numerous

kinds of wildlife, including reptiles, amphibian, and poultry with fowl, as well as
mammals like common muntjac, sambar deer, gaur, and hundred of thousands of bats.

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Short-nosed fruit bat

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One of 112 mammal species found in

the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex,
this bat represents great biological diversity
in World Heritage forest. Of large size,
this fruit-eating bat plays a significant role
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: (Endangered Species)

Siamese Crocodile :

Wild populations of this endangered large reptile

remain at low levels, but can be found in Kaeng Krachan National Park,
Khao Ang Ruenai Wildlife Sanctuary, and Pang Sida National Park.

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Stream Terrapin

This brightly-coloured freshwater terrapin can be

found feeding by streams or wet areas in the
tropical forest. Sheltering under rocks or bushes
during the day time, it feeds during morning and
evening on small aquatic animals. It is found in
the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.

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White-throated Rock-Thrush :

This colourful migrating bird in the

Turdidae family is found only during winter. It represents the great variety
of over 400 kinds of bird found in Thailads latest World Heritage Site.

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Weevil or Snout Beetles :

Mouth part like a strong snout and use to

bore in to rattan shoots and lay their eggs inside. They can be found
in evergreen forest such as Dong Phayayen Forest Complex.

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Lalu Earth Pillar : Ta Phraya National Park, after being carved delicately
for million years by Mother Nature, the unique landscape of this canyon makes it
one of the most remarkable natural attractions in the World Heritage Forest.

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Malayan Sun Bear

This rare and vulnerable species can be found

in the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex.
It is solitary in general, but is also found in
couples sometimes. This nocturnal animal
can be found in day time as well.
It is active and good at climbing.

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