My Thailand trip – Aug 2023
10/8 – Bangkok
11 – 12/8 – Kanchanaburi
13 – 14/8 – Ayutthaya & Khao Yai
15/8 – Bangkok
16 – 21 – Chiang Mai / Pai
22 – 28 – Koh Samui
Asian water monitor
They can be found basking in the sun with their fellow monitors, sharing warmth and companionship
Everywhere! Including Bangkok’s dirtiest channels.
Southern pig-tailed macaque
When it comes to food, their varied diet includes fruits, leaves, insects, and even small vertebrates
Most common in many natural reserves, including the dining areas!
Oriental garden lizard
A lizard with vibrant hues – a living canvas of green, brown, and sometimes even blue
Khao Yai National Park
Great roundleaf bat
A key player in keeping pesky insect populations in check and lending a hand in pollination
Khao Yai National Park
Sambar deer
With its towering stature and impressive antlers, is a true king of the Asian forests
2 adults and a cub in Khao Yai National Park
Large-eyed pitviper
Imagine gazing into its eyes—large, resplendent orbs that mirror the lush foliage around them
This snake has a blue tongue! Around 60 cm.
Wreathed hornbill
Their beaks are tools for everything from cracking open fruits to catching insects mid-air – talk about multitasking!
Two adults in flight in Khao Yai National Park
Chinese water dragon
An arboreal lizard that calls the water’s edge its home
Khao Yai National Park
Lar gibbon
Their songs echo through the forest, a duet between mates that’s both a declaration of love and a territorial announcement
Khao Yai National Park
Asian elephant
Largest land mammal in Asia here!
Disappointingly, we didn’t see them in the wild. Don’t be tempted to the so-called rehabilitation centers.
Black-browed barbet
In some parts of Malaysia, they are believed to be the messengers of the gods
Khao Yai National Park
Indian roller
With its splendid plumage, it has earned its place as a jewel of the skies
Koh Samui
Olive-backed sunbird
Using spider silk and plant materials, they construct delicate nests that hang from branches
Koh Samui
Pink-necked green pigeon
Yellow-vented bulbul
It successfully integrated itself into urban environments, often found in gardens, parks, and even city centers
Koh Samui
White-bellied sea eagle
Its broad wings enable it to glide effortlessly on air currents, often seen navigating the coastal winds
Koh Samui
Black-naped oriole
They are skilled mimics, capable of imitating various sounds from their surroundings
Koh Samui
Tokay gecko
Its large eyes are equipped with highly sensitive retinas, which allow it to see in low light conditions
Sunda striped skink
Their stripes serve as an ingenious form of camouflage, allowing them to seamlessly blend into their environment
Asian openbill
Adept hunters of freshwater snails and mollusks, using their specialized bills to extract their prey from their shells