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Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex

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logging and ongoing road expansion risking encroachment within the reserve saw the World Heritage Committee warn of a potential downgrading of the complex to the “World Heritage in Danger List”. At its 41st session in July 2017, the Committee commended Thailand for its efforts in ceasing the
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and trade of Siamese rosewood, but noted several infrastructure projects that could negatively impact the site were still being considered. While the site remains on the World Heritage list, the Committee intends to reexamine the state's conservation efforts at its 44th session in 2020.
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in the east, and Khao Yai National Park in the west. The site is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including 112 mammal species (among them two species of
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The Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex spans 230 kilometres (140 mi) between Ta Phraya National Park on the
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Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period
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The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments
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in Thailand. It covers the areas of five protected areas in the
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In March 2017, the world's second known breeding population of
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Location of Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex in Thailand
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Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Location
Thailand
Criteria
590
Session
Coordinates
14°19′48″N 102°3′0″E / 14.33000°N 102.05000°E / 14.33000; 102.05000
Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex is located in Thailand
World Heritage Site
Dong Phaya Yen Mountains
Sankamphaeng Range
Khao Yai
Thap Lan
Pang Sida
Ta Phraya
Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary
Cambodian border
gibbon
Siamese rosewood
illegal logging
Indochinese tigers
"Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex"

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