Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park (), formerly known as Mae Fang National Park and Doi Fa Hom Pok National Park, is the northernmost national park in Thailand. It straddles Fang, Mae Ai, and Chai Prakan Districts of Chiang Mai Province. The park covers 327,500 rai, about of the mountain area of the Daen Lao Range, at the border with Myanmar. The tallest peak is Doi Pha Hom Pok at , the second highest in Thailand.
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is mostly covered with forest, where tree species such as Hopea odorata predominate with rare plant species such as Impatiens jurpioides and butterflies such as Teinopalpus imperialis and Meandrusa lachinus. Doi Lang, located within the park, is an excellent area for birdwatching. There are many hot mineral springs near the park headquarters in an area of 10 rai (16,000 m<sup>2</sup>). Water temperature ranges from 90 to 130 ðC. The largest pond has hot steam rising 40âÂÂ50 metres above the ground.
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park was established in 1968 and designated as Thailand's 97th national park, situated in Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. The original designation of the park is âÂÂMae Fang National ParkâÂÂ, as it encompasses three districts of Fang Basin National Reserved Forest in Chiang Mai Province, namely Mae Ai, Fang, and Chaiprakarn District. The park spans approximately 524 square kilometers (202.318 square miles). The summit of Doi Pha Hom Pok mountain attains an elevation of 2,285 meters above sea level, rendering it the second-highest peak in Thailand. Then later, on March 14, 2006, âÂÂMae Fang National Parkâ changed its name to âÂÂDoi Pha Hom Phokâ the exact name as a famous tourist attraction of the park. And the name is still the same to this date
The establishment of the national park was declared the 97th national park in the Royal Gazette on 4 September 2000.
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is a prominent biodiversity hotspot in Northern Thailand, notable for housing the country's second-highest peak (Doi Pha Hom Pok, 2,285 m). Its flora and fauna show a significant mix of tropical and Sino-Himalayan influences.
The park's high elevation supports three main forest types: Hill Evergreen Forest (or Cloud Forest) at the summit, Coniferous Forest (pines) on ridges, and Mixed Deciduous Forest at lower elevations.
The park is internationally famous for its fauna, especially its avian and invertebrate life.
ÃÂ Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is located in the northern part of Thailand, situated in Fang, Mae Ai, and Chai Prakan districts of Chiang Mai Province. The park, which covers 524 square kilometers (202 sq mi), lies on the border with Myanmar to the west and north.
The park's topography is dominated by the Daen Lao Range, a high, complex mountain range that runs in a northâÂÂsouth direction. The elevation within the park varies significantly, from 400 meters (1,300 ft) in the lowland valleys to its highest point at 2,285 meters (7,497 ft).
The park's namesake, Doi Pha Hom Pok, is its highest peak. At 2,285 meters, it is the second-highest mountain in all of Thailand, surpassed only by Doi Inthanon. The summit is a granite plain that is often shrouded in fog and experiences cold temperatures year-round. Other significant peaks in the park include Doi Pu Muen and Doi Laem.
This mountainous terrain forms a critical watershed. The park is the source of the Fang River and numerous other streams that flow into it. The high-elevation forests, particularly the hill evergreen forests, play a vital role in capturing moisture and regulating water flow for the surrounding region.
The park has a tropical savanna climate, but its high elevation results in much cooler temperatures than the surrounding lowlands. The average annual temperature is approximately 25.4 ðC (77.7 ðF).
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is a destination for ecotourism, known for its hot springs, high-altitude trekking, and birdwatching. The park headquarters and primary visitor center are located at the Fang Hot Springs.
The park is located in Fang District, approximately 150 kilometers (93 mi) north of Chiang Mai via Highway 107. The main park entrance and headquarters are at the Fang Hot Springs.
Accommodation within the park is provided by the DNP and includes bungalows for rent near the headquarters and two main campsites. The first campsite is near the Fang Hot Springs, and the second, Kiew Lom, is located at a high altitude to serve as the base for the summit trek.