Khao Yai Experiences
Stories from Thailand’s World Heritage ParkArchive for Visits
Explore Khao Yai without leaving a footprint
Explore Khao Yai from anywhere in the world by delving into three-dimensional photographs featured online.
Amazing panophotographic views of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including several spots in Khao Yai National Park, can be viewed on the non-profit website World-heritage-tour.org
We think they’re worth checking out, especially if you can’t make it to Khao Yai in the flesh.
Things to do with leech socks
When Khao Yai’s trails get wet, leeches come out to feed on unsuspecting hikers. Luckily, protective socks can be purchased from park stations for around 50THB ($1.5 USD).
After a long trek, handing your smelly leech socks to an armed ranger is not advised! So hang on to them.
Emblazoned with a flying hornbill, Khao Yai leech socks make a nice souvenir. Or with a little creativity they can become:
- A Christmas stocking
- The stars of a sock puppet show
- Cover for your hockey stick, golf club or didgeridoo
- A zany fashion statement
- …
Got an idea for recycling leech socks? Add your comment below…
Sustainable Visitor’s Guide Now Available
With information on hiking and park highlights, FREELAND’s newly launched Khao Yai Sustainable Visitor’s Guide (PDF 275kb) is a must read for anyone thinking of visiting this amazing World Heritage listed National Park.
The Guide contains advice on getting to Khao Yai and booking accommodation for overnight stays. Some of Khao Yai’s best sights and activities are featured, with a map of selected short hikes. The Guide also contains information on wildlife and park conservation, as well as tips on limiting the impact of your visit.
Students learn about conservation at Khao Yai
Earlier this month, 300 students attending the Sai Jai Thai Youth Camp spent three days in Khao Yai to learn about the forest, its wildlife, and the importance of nature conservation.
The Sai Jai Thai Youth Camp allows students from the South of Thailand, many from families affected by the 2004 tsunami, to experience a new environment and learn about other parts of the country, including the World Heritage Listed Khao Yai National Park.
Khao Yai and FREELAND staff assisted with fun educational activities, including hiking in the forest; bird watching and wildlife spot lighting; singing folk songs; and hands-on learning with animal bones and paw print casts.
Khao Yai named as top ecotourism destination
Forbes has named Khao Yai among the Top Spots For Southeast Asian Ecotourism.
Khao Yai was featured in the top ten picks not just for it’s World Heritage listed forests and amazing biodiversity, but also as a place to learn about “regional ecology and conservation efforts.”
FREELAND’s community outreach work in villages around the park was noted as a highlight for eco conscious travellers wanting to see and learn about forest conservation in action.
FREELAND is guiding sustainable development projects in several villages that border Khao Yai, to help former poachers become forest protectors.
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Khao Yai Sustainable Visitor's Guide (PDF 275kb)