Blogs from Khao Yai NP, Central Thailand, Thailand, Asia


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Ben and Asimina
May 15th 2012

Truth be told, we weren’t particularly excited about visiting Bangkok. However, like Rome, all roads, and indeed, railways, seem to lead there, so we had little choice. Our first visit lasted about 45 minutes, as we quickly boarded another train bound for the general vicinity of the Khao Yai National Park. By this time, we were becoming increasingly aware that the Asian countryside we most wished to see is gazetted in numerous, but relatively small, protected areas, often designated as national parks. Khao Yai is home to wild elephants and tigers, among other species. The German, who, with his Thai wife, ran our guesthouse told us that he had been a guide at the park for 15 years, and never seen a tiger. So we quickly downsized our wildlife spotting ambitions, and fears. Elephants were seen ... read more




Khao Yai NP

Published: March 21st 2012Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Khao Yai NP
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ontheroadagain1112
March 21st 2012

Meanwhile Michael explores Myanmar I went to the Khao Yai NP close to Bangkok. It's a really nice NP, with a very beautyful monsoon-forest with a lot of huge trees. The only problem is to reach the park from Pak Chong 20 km north of the NP. So i booked a guided tour with the Green-Leaf Guesthouse. They picked me up from the busstation, provide cheap and clean rooms and food. After the guide shows me some Giant Hornbills having breakfast in a fruit tree, we went by car throught the park to spot some animals. Only the curious Maquaces showed up along the road. After the drive, we went (1 guide and 6 falang) for a 3 hour jungle trek. Provided with some kind of socks you wear over you trousers as tick-protection, the treck ... read more




Der Weg in den Dschungel

Published: September 30th 2011Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Khao Yai NP
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SandiT
September 28th 2011

(Sandi schreibt) Dass Zugfahren in Thailand schwierig sein kann, haben wir bereits rausgefunden. Trotzdem haben wir das Wagnis erneut auf uns genommen. Von Ayutthaya sollte es nun in den Nationalpark Khao Yai gehen. Mit dem Tuk Tuk sicher am Bahnhof angekommen und den Zugtickets in der Hand, standen wir am für uns einzig erkennbaren Bahnsteig. Diesmal versicherten wir uns auch vorher, dass unser Zug noch nicht weg war und auch keine Verspätung hat. Ein Schaffner versicherte uns, dass wir an dieser Stelle auf unseren Zug warten sollten und er gleich kommen würde. Kurze Zeite später kam jedoch ein zweiter Schaffner und wollte ebenfalls die Tickets begutachten (wir schienen heiß begehrt zu sein). Und da war er wieder, der panische Blick. Er nahm die Tickets und rannte mit ihnen ins Ticketoffice. Nach heftigen Diskussionen befahl er uns ... read more




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runningnymph
April 13th 2011

The third day in Thailand was, for me, the most magical. For many reasons, as you will see! The day stated off in a little bamboo boat, sailing in a river amongst the thick and lush vegetation that grew in Thailand's Khao Yai (two hours outside of Bangkok). I feel very fortunate to have been able to see this part of Thailand, which is much more..."untouched," and less inhabited by flashy tourist traps (and tourists, nonetheless). In fact, I find Thailand's countryside to be far more interesting than the places "you have got to see." Sounds familiar? (Guilin, anyone?) So, as expected, the Floating Market is definately not what it once was. Unfortunately, the tourism industry once again eradicated the real "charm" of it all. But, putting Wallerstein's World-Systems Model aside (and if any of you ... read more




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Chris and Lisa
March 27th 2011

After all that lazing around on beaches and struggling to walk the few feet from our wooden beach bungalow to the beach we decided it was time to do something different and took off for Khao Yai National Park, 120 km northeast of Bangkok. The National Park covers some 2168 sq km of the Phanom Dangkrek limestone mountain range and was the first one to be established in Thailand in 1962. Apparently the forest is host to over 300 different bird types and 20 species of land mammals as well as beautiful lush forest scenery and a few waterfalls – good prospects then that we might see something ‘wild’. We decided to make our way to the National Park by bus and on turning up at the bus station we were directed to a stand quite ... read more






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Bill and Dorothy
March 20th 2011

Oh my God! That is a much overused expression among young people today, but is perfect to describe our experiences in Khao Sok national park. We are staying in a tree house deep in the jungle. We awake to the sound of mated pairs of gibbons singing duets to one another to mark their territory. Their voices carry a great distance so we haven,t actually spotted them yet. I am going on a night safari, so remain hopeful. Torrential downpours every day, but usually not lasting for more than an hour or two. I wonder if like the Eskimos, Thai have many words for rain. Certainly "rain" does not begin to describe what we are witnessing. Because of the rain, leeches which normally hide in wet leaf litter, are everywhere on the trails. They are more ... read more




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sofie krop
March 16th 2011

Vaak als je op een plek komt waar het zwart ziet van de toeristen is dat een slecht teken. Een verhaal apart zijn de Thaise toeristen. In een van mijn vorige blogs beschreef ik al een stel Thaise toeristen in Laos met een lack of respect. Over het algemeen zijn de Thaise toeristen erg luid, weten ze niet hoe ze met alcohol om moeten gaan, vinden ze zich belangrijker dan iedereen om zich heen en vinden ze het erg fijn met hun geld te pronken. Mama en ik kwamen aan in Chiang Khan; in de Lonely Planet beschreven als een slaperig dorpje aan de Mekong waar de tijd redelijk stil heeft gestaan. Bij aankomst was het duidelijk dat de Lonely Planet weer eens een paar jaar niet langs was geweest. Overal hotels, guesthouses en souvenirshops en ... read more




Mahout Boot Camp

Published: March 11th 2011Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Khao Yai NP
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jensio
March 11th 2011

Sarahs großer Tag - dazu gleich mehr - und der letzte in ihrem Urlaub, denn morgen um diese Zeit sitzt sie schon im Flieger in die Heimat. Heute morgen ging es ganz früh raus, keine Zeit für Frühstück und mit dem Bus zum Khao Yai - Nationalpark. Ein erster kurzer Stopp an einem Markt läßt unsere Mägen jubilieren, als wir die dort angebotenen Speisen erblicken. In dem Jubel verdrehen sie sich so fürchterlich, dass wir urplötzlich keinen Hunger mehr verspüren: auf Frösche, längliche Wurmfische, Innereien von diversen Tieren und blasse Hühner. Zum Glück finden wir noch eine Tasse Kaffee und ein paar Kekse - verwöhnte Großstadteuropäer halt. Anschließend dürfen wir uns kurz wie in "Asterix der Gallier" fühlen, als wir im Ochsenkarren über Felder und durch den Wald fahren. Als war nach gemächlichem Trott irgendwann am ... read more




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Mksak
January 27th 2011

I love this jungle trip..... So...Good Just only us and the timberland and sounds from the nature, Come to gossip aside by side with us ....along the way trip. Touching the grass and strong wind blow the smell of the nature..... Thought you....alll... feel same to me and universe... Mike Bangkok,Thailand.... read more




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babamcrib
January 31st 2010

The last few days have reminded me of the immeasurable joys of traveling alone with little to no iternerary. I was walking around Ayuthaya when I started a conversation with a Hungarian-German, who was also journeying solo through Thailand. My new friend suggested that I go to Khao Yai National Park for a tour we could take together. I agreed. We were supposed to meet at a certain guesthouse the next day. On the train to Pak Chong I ran into a tall Finn, We decided to go to the same gueshouse on the same tour. Once there, my Hungarian friend was nowhere to be found. The tour took two days. The first day involved a swim at a local pond. The water was wonderfully cool. I'd almost forgotten the simple joys of swimming. It's especailly ... read more









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