Sa Nang Manora ( th, สระนางมโนราห์) is a

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. It covers an area of 0.29 km² (180

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) of the Khao Thoi-Nang Hong Forest, Nop Pring Sub-district, Mueang District, Phang Nga Province, about four km north of

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town. It was established on 15 September 1980. The park is on mostly plain terrain with few hills, with the Sa Nang Manora waterfall at the hill Khao Thoi. The main trees of the evergreen forest are ''

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External links

National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department
Forest parks of Thailand Protected areas established in 1980 Geography of Phang Nga province Tenasserim Hills Tourist attractions in Phang Nga province 1980 establishments in Thailand {{National and forest parks in Thailand