I just visited a Thai national park this week. For a westerner to visit a Thai national park, it's not as common as you'd expect. Tourists come from all over the world to Thailand but very few ever leave Bangkok or the beaches, so visiting Thailand's national parks isn't usual. A pity really, as they're not only beautiful but there are tons of things to do too - trekking, mountain climbing, biking, white water rafting, horseriding, golf, bird watching and wildlife watching - it's not like you're stuck out in the jungle with nothing to do. Thailand actually has many national parks so if you like nature and a bit of wildlife, why not eschew the beaches and the big cities and head out into the jungle and visit a national park instead. Khao Yai National
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