The Kao Yai is one of the most amazing national parks in Thailand. And it’s not an easy-peasy trip. In fact, in certain areas you should wear special clothing, namely very high socks that you pull over your pants. Because they protect you from bloodsuckers, nasty leeches that are abundant in certain areas. And eager […]
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How the Floods Affect National Parks in Thailand
The floods in Thailand have affected some of the national parks of Thailand. These national parks are temporarily closed because of the floods: Kosumphee Forest Park, Maha Sarakham Lam Pao Wildlife Conservation Development and Promotion Station or Suan Sa-on, Kalasin Nam Phong National Park, Khon Kaen The following national parks remain open, but some activities […]
Khao Sok National Park Tipps
In the Sydney Morning Herald there is a writeup on the Khao Sok National Park in Thailand. It’s title is Basic, wet and wild. She mentions the Putawan Raft House resort, and it sounds heavenly. Well, as heavenly as you get for 600 Baht per night. Very basic and simple accomodation in beautiful surroundings. In […]
Government Cut Budgets for National Park Protection 40%
The Thai government has cut the budgets for National Park protection by 40% – that means that lots of rangers who have been hired are now fired and need to find other ways to make a living. And obviously they are now already familiar with the national parks and the wildlife that lives there. And […]
Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand
Here is a beautiful photo taken in the Khao Sok national park in southern Thailand. The photographer was sitting in a kayak, and he described that while he was sitting there, the sounds of the environment were as serene and pleasant as the view – birds, insects, monkeys, the rustling of leaves in the wind […]
Bird Watching in Kao Yai
We recently went on a trip to Kao Yai that we booked via Greenleaf Guesthouse. Now, we’re not really interested in birds, except for when they are barbequed, but unfortunately for us our tourguide went by the nickname of “Birdman”. A nickname that fit him very well. He was a bird fanatic and I’d say […]
Kao Yai National Park Thailand
The Kao Yai is one of the most amazing national parks in Thailand. And it’s not an easy-peasy trip. In fact, in certain areas you should wear special clothing, namely very high socks that you pull over your pants. Because they protect you from bloodsuckers, nasty leeches that are abundant in certain areas. And eager […]
Khao Sok National Park Thailand
The Khao Sok Nationalpark in the south of Thailand is a great place to travel, not far from Phuket – Thailands major tourist destination. It’s also Thailands wettest region with up to 3.5 meter of rainfall per year (thanks to monsoon rains that come in from both the Andaman Sea in the West and the […]
Thailand Nationalparks
Thailands national parks are beautiful places to explore a rich nature of both the animal kingdom and plants. Mountains, natural wild or cultivated forests, waterfalls, lakes, islands, marine rock formations, caves, rivers, hot springs – you name it, Thailand’s national parks offer it all. Many parks also offer accomodation, you can hike, travel with guided […]