THAILAND GEOPARKS

Background of Thailand Geoparks

The concept of geological heritage conservation in Thailand was initiated in 2007, with efforts to promote the establishment of geoparks and the designation of 7 categories of geological conservation sites in 2010.Ubon Ratchathani Geopark was designated as the first local geopark in Thailand on 9 May 2011. Subsequently, on 17 April 2018, Satun Geopark was designated as the first UNESCO Global Geopark of Thailand. At present, Thailand has a total of 11 geoparks.

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Types of Geoparks in Thailand

1. UNESCO Global Geopark

  1. Satun Global Geopark
  2. Khorat Global Geopark

2. National Geopark

  1. Khon Kaen Geopark
  2. Ubon Ratchathani Geopark
  3. Phetchabun Geopark

3. Local Geopark

  1. Tak Petrified Wood Geopark
  2. Chaiyaphum Geopark
  3. Phu Hang Nak Geopark
  4. Lampang Geopark
  5. Kalasin Geopark
  6. Chiangrai Geopark