Lampang Flora

 

Lampang

Lampang, also called Nakhon Lampang (Northern Thai: ᩃᩣᩴᨻᩣ᩠ᨦ; Thai: นครลำปาง, pronounced [náʔkʰɔːn lampaːŋ]) to differentiate from Lampang province, is the third largest city in northern Thailand and capital of Lampang province and the Mueang Lampang district. Traditional names for Lampang include Wiang Lakon and Khelang Nakhon. The city is a trading and transportation center. Lampang lies 601 km (373 mi)north of Bangkok and 101 km (63 mi) southeast of Chiang Mai.

Lampang was a major city in the Lanna kingdom. However, its historical prominence is largely overshadowed by Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai which were the traditional seats of government, and whose histories were well recorded in chronicles. Following decades of warfare with both the Ava Burmese and Ayudhya during the 17th-18th century, the region was in decline, severely depopulated, and subject to Burmese control

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is recognized as one of the most authentic and best-preserved examples of Lanna architecture in Northern Thailand. The temple complex showcases the elegance of ancient craftsmanship through its wooden halls, tiered roofs, and artistic carvings that reflect the harmony between faith and culture.

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Lampang city is in the valley of the Wang River, bordered by the Khun Tan Range on the west and the Phi Pan Nam Range on the east. The river, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya, flows through the city. The city lies mainly on the south side of Wang River, although the old parts of the city had been originally developed in the north side of it. Nowadays, downtown Lampang has grown in the southeast of the river along Bunyawat and Pahon Yothin Roads.

Within the province are Chae Son and Doi Khun Tan National Parks in the Khun Tan Range, as well as Tham Pha Thai, Doi Luang National Park, and the Huai Tak Teak Biosphere Reserve in the Phi Pan Nam Range. The total forest area is 8,747 km² (3,377 sq mi) or 70 percent of provincial area.

National parks

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There are nine national parks, of which six are in region 13 (Lampang branch), Doi Luang in region 15 (Chiang Rai), Wiang Kosai in region 13 (Phrae) and Si Satchanalai in region 14 (Tak), they are the protected areas in Lampang province. (Visitors in fiscal year 2024)

Tham Pha Thai National Park	1,200 km2(460 sq mi)	(19,778)
Doi Luang National Park	1,169 km2(451 sq mi)	(29,179)
Mae Wa National Park	582 km2(225 sq mi)	(4,432)
Wiang Kosai National Park	410 km2(160 sq mi)	(16,616)
Doi Chong National Park	336 km2(130 sq mi)	(1.310)
Chae Son National Park	297 km2(115 sq mi)	(171,423)
Doi Khun Tan National Park	255 km2(98 sq mi)	(19,775)
Si Satchanalai National Park	213 km2(82 sq mi)	(13,617)
Khelang Banphot National Park	80 km2(31 sq mi)	(4,183)

Wildlife sanctuaries

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There are two wildlife sanctuaries, Doi Pha Muang in region 13 (Lampang branch) and Tham Chao Ram in region 14 (Tak), they are the protected areas in Lampang province.

Doi Pha Muang Wildlife Sanctuary	687 km2(265 sq mi)
Tham Chao Ram Wildlife Sanctuary	341 km2(132 sq mi)

Gesneriaceae

Gesneriaceae species found in Lampang province include Middletonia reticulata, Didymocarpus jaesonensis. These native African violet family plants grow in the moist mountainous and limestone areas of northern Thailand. 

Notable Gesneriaceae in Lampang

Middletonia reticulata: Found on damp rocks in Ngao District (historically collected by Winit No. 740).
Paraboea swinhoei (Hance) B.L.Burtt Doi Luang National Park, Wahng Cayo Falls, 600 m
Paraboea reticulata Barnett
Paraboea multiflora var. multiflora Lampang [18°229N 99°349E], 420 m
Paraboea middletonii เศวตรแดนสรวง
Didymocarpus jaesonensis: Found in shaded granite and evergreen areas in Mueang Pan District (J.F. Maxwell 96-1093).
Didymocarpus payapensis Nangngam & J.F.Maxwell, sp. nov.ม่วงพายัพ  MAE Ngow
Didymocarpus kerrii Craibกำปองดอกเล็ก Jae Sawn [Jaeson] National Park
Petrocosmea kerrii and Rhynchoglossum obliquum: Noted in regional checklist surveys in local habitats like Jae Sawn National Park. 
Microchirita suddeei D.J.Middleton & Triboun สดุดีดาว อำเภองาว อำเภอแจ้ห่มและบ้านสา)

• Aeschynanthus hosseusii Pellegr.
• Ornithoboea puglisiae S.M.Scott/ ขนตาเสือ  แจ้ซ้อน

Others flora

Clarkella nana: Recorded across northern provinces including Lampang on moist limestone cliffs.

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Provincial government

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The province is divided into 13 districts (amphoes). These are further divided into 100 subdistricts (tambons) and 855 villages (mubans).

Mueang Lampang Mae Mo Ko Kha Soem Ngam Ngao Chae Hom Wang Nuea

Thoen Mae Phrik Mae Tha Sop Prap Hang Chat Mueang Pan