Thailand Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
The Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries comprises two contiguous wildlife sanctuaries: Thung Yai and Huai Kha Khaeng, alongside the western international border with Myanmar, 300 km north-west of Bangkok. The terrain in Huai Kha Khaeng is generally hilly with many permanent and seasonal streams. The highest peak lies in the extreme north of the sanctuary. Valleys are interspersed with small lowland plains. In Thung Yai the topography is more dissected with a network of many permanent rivers and streams dividing the area onto valleys and lowland plains. A distinguishing feature is a large central grassland plain, from which the Sanctuary takes the name of Thung Yai ('big field'). Within the catchment area are four important rivers, one of which flows through Burma to the Andaman Sea. Continent: Asia Country: Thailand Category: Natural Criterion: (VII)(IX) (X) Date of Inscription: 1991