Thung Yai Naresuan
Thung Yai Naresuan Thai National Park
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Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sancuary, the natural world heritage. Thungyai is the heart of the western forest complex, which is comprised of 17 forest regions, situated in western Thailand along the Tranao Sri Mountain Range, near the Mayanmar border. It is called western forest complex because its boundaries extend through 5 provinces--Tak, Kampaengpet, Uthaitani, Supanburi and Kanchanaburi—and collectively protect 11.7 million Rais (approximately 4.4 million Acres) of forest. This is the largest and most important forest tract remaining in South East Asia with an intact ecology and a watershed that provides drinking water to thousands of Thai people.
In 1 square metre of Thungyai forest, there are more than 5,000 species of bacteria. In 1 square kilometer, there are more than 10,000 species of insects. Thungyai is also home to large proportion of Thailand's wildlife species: 153 of 258 mammal species, 400 of 930 bird species, 188 of 500 fish species, 89 of 313 reptile species, and 41 of 106 amphibian species. The Thungyai Forest can be compared to the Amazon Rainforest of South America because it supplies oxygen to southeast Asia and moderates flooding during the rainy season.
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Still images and motion pictures of wildlife in Thungyai Naresuan wildlife sanctuary captured during the conduction of #4 Thungyai Tiger Research Project in 2013.
1996 Off-Road Trip - Thung Yai Naresuan - Kanchanaburi - Thailand
Around 1996 Off-Road Trip - Thung Yai Naresuan - Kanchanaburi - Thailand. Caravan leader by Poo Adventure from The Adventure Club and Offroader from Siam OffRoad Club and Exo4x4 Shop.
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Thung Yai 4
The last of 4 videos showing some of the moments and scenes during the annual pilgrimage of Kamattan Buddhist monks into one of the most remote areas of Thailand, Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, April 2012.
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Thung Yai 2
Annual pilgrimage of Kamattan Buddhist monks into one of the most remote areas of Thailand, Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary, April 2012, part 2.
Khao Pratap Chang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand
Khao Pratap Chang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand
Kanchanaburi travel quick Guide : Thailand travel
The province is in the west of Thailand, 129 km from Bangkok, and covers a total area of approximately 19,483 km². It is the country's third largest province, after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai. Topographically, it is covered with timber and evergreen forests. The district covers the source valleys of the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi (River Kwai), which merge at Kanchanaburi city to form the Mae Klong River.
Bong Ti is a transnational border crossing point, which is expected to gain in importance if the planned Dawei deepwater port project goes ahead, along with a highway and a railway line between Bangkok and the port.[1]
Several national parks are in the mountainous forest areas of the Tenasserim Hills of the province: the Erawan, Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Thong Pha Phum, Khuean Srinagarindra, and Chaloem Rattanakosin National Parks. The Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary is on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Река в Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
Переночевали в кемпинге около водохранилища королевы Сирикит и отправились дальше. Посетили реку в национальном парке Thung Salaeng Luang.
Kanchanaburi Town, Kanchanaburi Province, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Don Rak, Thailand (43)
Kanchanaburi - is the largest of the central provinces ( changwat ) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are ( from north clockwise ) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. In the west it borders Kayin State, Mon State and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
A province in the Central Plains, Kanchanaburi is frequented by tourists who have been attracted by its long history and ancient civilizations, a location of the Bridge over the River Khwae – ‘Kwai’ as it is known internationally and scene of the historic World War II film. Producers of the movie the Bridge Over the River Kwae are guilty of giving the river and bridge both the wrong spelling and mis-pronunciation. It is pronounced ‘Kwae’ as in the English word ‘Hair’. The province is also famous for its natural attractions such as forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls.
The province is located in the west of Thailand, and is situated 129 km from Bangkok and covers a total area of about 19,483 km² being the country’s third largest province after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai. Topographically, it is covered with timber and evergreen forests. The district covers the source valleys of the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi ( River Kwai ) which merge at the city Kanchanaburi and form the Mae Klong River there. Several National Parks are located in the forests of the mountain area of the province - the Erawan, Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Khaoen Sri Nakarin and Chaloem Rattanakosin National Parks are located in the province. The Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in this province is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage list.
Archaeology found in Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which proves of trade with surrounding countries even in that time. Very little is also historically known about the actual Khmer influence in Kanchanaburi but there is evidence of their occupation with Prasat Muang Singh – one of the country’s most well known Khmer sites.
Kanchanaburi Province, the 2014 journey, Death Railway, Bridge over the River Kwai, Thailand. (12 )
Kanchanaburi is renowned for its natural attractions, such as forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls. The province is located to the west of Bangkok and is 129 kilometres distance. The Province covers a total area of around 19,483 km² being the country’s third largest Province after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai in the very north. Within the Province you will discover the source valleys for the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi ( or River Kwai ) which merge at the city of Kanchanaburi and form the Mae Klong River there that flows into Ratchaburi Province and empties into the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Songkhram Province. Archaeology found in and around Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which provides proof of trading with surrounding countries even in that time.
Several National Parks are located in the forests of the mountain area of Kanchanaburi Province, Erawan being the most popular and most picturesque. Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Khaoen Srinakarin or Khuean Srinagarindra, you will find the impressive Sawan waterfall here, it is a wonderful seven tier limestone waterfall with the top tier being about 70 metres fall and is a truly impressive sight. Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park is another one situated here, along with the The Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary which is a protected area in Thailand in the northern part of Kanchanaburi province and stretching into the southern part of Tak province. It was created as a Wildlife Sanctuary on April 24th, 1974 and was made a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1991.
Not much was historically recorded about Kanchanaburi Province before the reign of King Rama I however some historians believe that the province played strategic importance during the Ayutthaya period. For visitors to Thailand however, it is only Kanchanaburi’s recent history which really stands out with the name of the Death Railway. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in 1942 prisoners of war which included both Allied and Asian labourers were ordered by the Japanese to build a Thailand to Burma railway, culminating in an unprecedented 106,000 prisoners of war ( 16,000 allies and 90,000 local Asian labourers ) dying from the horrific working and living conditions.
Death Railway as it became known, was a strategic railway planned by the Japanese, which began from Nong Pla Duk Station in Amphoe Ban Pong, Ratchaburi ( the part were I mentioned the tracks headed north from Bangkok ) and ran via Kanchanaburi across the Khwae Yai River, westbound to the Three Pagodas Pass, to end at Thanbuyuzayat in Burma. ( Now Myanmar ). The total distance within Thailand was 300 kilometres taking only one year to complete from October 1942 to December 1943. After the war, some parts of the tracks were demolished and some submerged under the lake of the Khao Laem Dam project.
My taxi driver and I drove to Kanchanaburi Station to catch the morning train to Nam Tok. He departed on the long journey by road. While I took my seat on the train. Many people on their first visit to Thailand don’t realize that each ticket has your own individual seat number, I had already made sure I had got a seat that would over look the Wang Po Viaduct on the left of the train going. The train finally arrived from Bangkok and unhooked it’s carriages went forward to enable it to reverse to collect all our carriages in the sidings of Kanchanaburi station then pulled back out onto the main line. This next part caught many people out, it then reversed and hooked up with the carriages it had just brought for Bangkok. It was the joining of the two that surprised everyone. It was not gentle but an almighty thud as the two met each other. All the carriages were then hooked up and the train set off for the River Kwae Bridge and to the final destination of Nam Tok.
As I guessed at the River Kwae Bridge station there were many tourists ready and waiting to board the train. They paid no attention to seating numbers, they just boarded and took any seats that would give them a good viewpoint of the viaduct. So be warned about this free - for - all, especially on a weekend when special tourist trains with observation coaches and Air Conditioned coaches are used. The journey to Wang Pho Viaduct was longer than I expected. Almost two hours and then the train slowed down to nearly a crawl, it had finally reached the Viaduct. The view over the river at this point is beautiful but the viaduct was not as long as I thought it would have been. I guess to the men that built it and in those conditions it probably felt too long. From the train you cannot apprehend the construction of the bridge or viaduct, clinging to the mountainous walls as it does. I feel the best bet to take all this area in, is to drive to Tham Krasae station by taxi / car or coach, before any arrival of any train ( so that you can photograph as it travels over this section ).
a sad end to our trip to Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuary near Lan Sak, Thailand
I suppose the dog must have been hit only seconds before we were in the area. We all felt sorry for the brown dog as well. I think that the dog passed whilst I was recording this video. It was gasping for breath when we first saw it. Liza's a nurse and thinks she recognised the agonal type breaths. Taken on Friday 25/November/2016.
Kanchanaburi Town, Kanchanaburi Province, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Don Rak, Thailand ( 44 )
Kanchanaburi - is the largest of the central provinces ( changwat ) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are ( from north clockwise ) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. In the west it borders Kayin State, Mon State and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
A province in the Central Plains, Kanchanaburi is frequented by tourists who have been attracted by its long history and ancient civilizations, a location of the Bridge over the River Khwae – ‘Kwai’ as it is known internationally and scene of the historic World War II film. Producers of the movie the Bridge Over the River Kwae are guilty of giving the river and bridge both the wrong spelling and mis-pronunciation. It is pronounced ‘Kwae’ as in the English word ‘Hair’. The province is also famous for its natural attractions such as forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls.
The province is located in the west of Thailand, and is situated 129 km from Bangkok and covers a total area of about 19,483 km² being the country’s third largest province after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai. Topographically, it is covered with timber and evergreen forests. The district covers the source valleys of the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi ( River Kwai ) which merge at the city Kanchanaburi and form the Mae Klong River there. Several National Parks are located in the forests of the mountain area of the province - the Erawan, Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Khaoen Sri Nakarin and Chaloem Rattanakosin National Parks are located in the province. The Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in this province is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage list.
Archaeology found in Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which proves of trade with surrounding countries even in that time. Very little is also historically known about the actual Khmer influence in Kanchanaburi but there is evidence of their occupation with Prasat Muang Singh – one of the country’s most well known Khmer sites.
Thailand, Umphang - Thi Lo Su Waterfall
Umphang - Thi Lo Su Waterfall 29-11-2009 r.
The most famous water fall in Tak is, Namtok Thi Lo Su ( Thi Lo Su waterfall ) is located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which links with the Thung Yai Naresuan and Huay Kha Kaeng Reserves, as well as Khlong Lan and Mae Wong National Parks. Together, they form Thailand's largest wildlife haven and one of Southeast Asia's few virgin forest.
Thi Lo in the local language means waterfall and Su means loud, thus, Thi Lo Su means waterfall that makes a loud noise. This is due to its size and the intense flow of the stream. In Karen Gaolian, Thi Lo Su means Black Waterfall. So the origin of the name is uncertain.
The biggest and the most beautiful waterfall in Thailand, Namtok Thi Lo Su is also considered the sixth biggest waterfall in the world. The waterfall itself originates from Huai Klotho, streaming along limestone cliffs at a breath of 500 meters, the height of 160-170 meters down to cascading tiers which are surrounded by intact natural forests. There is a cave behind the waterfall well worth exploring and several levels of pools for swimming.
Kanchanaburi Town, Kanchanaburi Province, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Don Rak, Thailand. (45)
Kanchanaburi - is the largest of the central provinces ( changwat ) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are ( from north clockwise ) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. In the west it borders Kayin State, Mon State and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
A province in the Central Plains, Kanchanaburi is frequented by tourists who have been attracted by its long history and ancient civilizations, a location of the Bridge over the River Khwae – ‘Kwai’ as it is known internationally and scene of the historic World War II film. Producers of the movie the Bridge Over the River Kwae are guilty of giving the river and bridge both the wrong spelling and mis-pronunciation. It is pronounced ‘Kwae’ as in the English word ‘Hair’. The province is also famous for its natural attractions such as forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls.
The province is located in the west of Thailand, and is situated 129 km from Bangkok and covers a total area of about 19,483 km² being the country’s third largest province after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai. Topographically, it is covered with timber and evergreen forests. The district covers the source valleys of the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi ( River Kwai ) which merge at the city Kanchanaburi and form the Mae Klong River there. Several National Parks are located in the forests of the mountain area of the province - the Erawan, Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Khaoen Sri Nakarin and Chaloem Rattanakosin National Parks are located in the province. The Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in this province is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage list.
Archaeology found in Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which proves of trade with surrounding countries even in that time. Very little is also historically known about the actual Khmer influence in Kanchanaburi but there is evidence of their occupation with Prasat Muang Singh – one of the country’s most well known Khmer sites.
Kanchanaburi Province, the 2014 journey, Death Railway, Kanchanaburi town, Thailand. ( 24 )
I had been telling myself to go and visit Kanchanaburi Province for many years, I really don’t know why I had never been before. The main interest within this province is it’s attachment to World War 2. In particular the Death railway ( as it became known ) and the bridge over the river Kwai ( Khwae Yai as its called in Thailand ). On the 18th June 2014 this became a reality. I knew the trains to Kanchanaburi left quite early in the morning from Thonburi railway station on the west bank of Bangkok, or Bangkok Noi railway station as it’s also known. There are trains leaving Bangkok Noi Railway Station twice daily at 7.40 a.m. and 1.50 p.m., and stopping at Kanchanaburi Station, River Khwai or Khwae Bridge, Tha Kilen Station and Namtok Station. The journey takes around 2½ hours.
Knowing what traffic was like around Bangkok, even early in the morning, I wanted to make sure I got everything ready beforehand, so I went to get my ticket the day before on the 17th June. I took a Sky Train from Nana station through to Wong Wian Yai across the Chao Phraya river. Walked down the stairs to Krung Thonburi road and got a taxi that then drove under the SkyTrain track and joined Somdet Phra Chao Taksin road. Then the beautiful sight of the King Taksin Statue roundabout came into view. With the majestically mounted King Taksin the Great, on his horse, his sword held high, in the middle of this busy and landscaped traffic island, also known as the Wong Wian Yai roundabout. Then into Itsaraphap road and finally into Soi Wat Wiset Kan 3 in the middle of Rotfai Market.
Thonburi railway station is at the end of this small road. I had a long discussion with a helpful lady behind the ticket counter, she told me the ticket to Namtok, the end of the line in Kanchanaburi was 100 Baht for me and free for my friend. I paid the fare for the journey the next day. I took some photos and shot some videos while I was there of all the surrounding area for my web site. The following day I woke at 05.00am to get breakfast in Foodland in Sukhumvit Soi 5, then repeated my journey I completed yesterday to Thonburi Railway station. I felt a twinge of sadness visiting Kanchanaburi, another friend of mine ( who I knew many years ago ) was in a Japanese prisoner of war camp and he often told me about the many terrible days he spent there.
The train arrived and set off around 07.50 am. The countryside was pleasant on the journey there, but as normal in Thailand the heat was beginning to build up. The train had no Air Conditioned carriages the only breeze was an open window. The main parts the train passes through on the journey are Taling Chan station, Nakhon Pathom station, near Muang Ban Pong in Ratchaburi Province the train heads north and finally onto Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai stop. Kanchanaburi is the largest of the central provinces or changwats as they are known in Thailand. Provinces bordering are Tak to the north, Uthai Thani next going right, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi in the southern part. In the west it borders Myanmar which was formerly known as Burma.
Kanchanaburi is renowned for its natural attractions, such as forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls. The province is located to the west of Bangkok and is 129 kilometres distance. The Province covers a total area of around 19,483 km² being the country’s third largest Province after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai in the very north. Within the Province you will discover the source valleys for the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi ( or River Kwai ) which merge at the city of Kanchanaburi and form the Mae Klong River there that flows into Ratchaburi Province and empties into the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Songkhram Province. Archaeology found in and around Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which provides proof of trading with surrounding countries even in that time.
Several National Parks are located in the forests of the mountain area of Kanchanaburi Province, Erawan being the most popular and most picturesque. Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Khaoen Srinakarin or Khuean Srinagarindra, you will find the impressive Sawan waterfall here, it is a wonderful seven tier limestone waterfall with the top tier being about 70 metres fall and is a truly impressive sight. Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park is another one situated here, along with the The Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary which is a protected area in Thailand in the northern part of Kanchanaburi province and stretching into the southern part of Tak province. It was created as a Wildlife Sanctuary on April 24th, 1974 and was made a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1991.
Nam Jone River น้ำโจน
8 Km. from Thikhong Station, Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife sanctuary on 15 January 2011.
Kanchanaburi Town, Kanchanaburi Province, famous for the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand. ( 41 )
Kanchanaburi - is the largest of the central provinces ( changwat ) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are ( from north clockwise ) Tak, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi. In the west it borders Kayin State, Mon State and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.
A province in the Central Plains, Kanchanaburi is frequented by tourists who have been attracted by its long history and ancient civilizations, a location of the Bridge over the River Khwae – ‘Kwai’ as it is known internationally and scene of the historic World War II film. Producers of the movie the Bridge Over the River Kwae are guilty of giving the river and bridge both the wrong spelling and mis-pronunciation. It is pronounced ‘Kwae’ as in the English word ‘Hair’. The province is also famous for its natural attractions such as forests, mountains, caves and waterfalls.
The province is located in the west of Thailand, and is situated 129 km from Bangkok and covers a total area of about 19,483 km² being the country’s third largest province after Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai. Topographically, it is covered with timber and evergreen forests. The district covers the source valleys of the rivers Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi ( River Kwai ) which merge at the city Kanchanaburi and form the Mae Klong River there. Several National Parks are located in the forests of the mountain area of the province - the Erawan, Sai Yok, Khao Laem, Khaoen Sri Nakarin and Chaloem Rattanakosin National Parks are located in the province. The Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in this province is also listed in the UNESCO world heritage list.
Archaeology found in Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which proves of trade with surrounding countries even in that time. Very little is also historically known about the actual Khmer influence in Kanchanaburi but there is evidence of their occupation with Prasat Muang Singh – one of the country’s most well known Khmer sites.
HUNTING THE HUNTERS | Ch3Thailand
The president of the Italian-Thai Development Company has been arrested for illegally hunting wildlife in Thailand’s World Heritage Thungyai Naresuan sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province. Park rangers arrested sixty three year old Premchai Karnasuta, along with three others, at a no-camping area in the sanctuary. They were found to be in possession of wild animal carcasses and hunting weapons. They were taken to a local police station and are now facing many charges, including unauthorized hunting and unauthorized possession of wildlife carcasses.