Looks like the campsite has grown massively since I went there with you Karl, doesn't seem to have spoilt chances of seeing wildlife though, maybe quite the opposite.
Great to see you post Chris, yes, that was almost 20 years ago. The thing is that someone was killed by an elephant recently at the other, nearby campsite so it’s the only one open plus it was a Thai Bank Holiday weekend which is always a busy time at Khao Yai. It’s a lot quieter on a random week day
Thanks. I can hardly remember that show, Nick and Martin got me wasted lol. I do like their show. I did the Reeshard travel interview the day before and I can remember that one.
Karl, you are a master of the craft of adventure travel and stories and experiences. You put other vloggers to shame by recording and producing it all on your mobile phone. Content is king and you are the king of the most interesting content. Many choose to record when walking down a street in Pattaya but you capture the real Thailand from a rare perspective unseen by many foreigners who choose to reside in Thailand. Your films are compelling and should be an inspiration for us to get off our fat arses and go out and explore Karl's Thailand! Nuff said?
Lots of people at the campsite ⛺️ Love elephants and glad you saw one at night….Thanks for sharing your adventures with us Karl…great video as always 😊
In all honesty I could hardly believe it was happening myself, especially in the Hot Season. I’ll never forget seeing Tham all shiver while they caught it in their hands.
Another interesting vlog.I have been to Khao Yai a couple of times but only stayed on the edge of the park - it looks amazing, deep inside. Campsite looked fun - the folks are always nice at campsites here arent they. Im baffled why you only have 8K subs. I mean its good, 8k, nothing to be trifled at. But its a good channel, and well-made. Feels like you should have way more. Cheers.
I love Khao Yai as you have probably guessed from the number of videos I have made there. Yes, my channel has drown very slowly. I think it’s because many of the places I visit never get searched for lol. Thanks
Thanks Richard for support and help in promoting my channel. If you enjoy the stories just wait until my next video. There is a true story in it that really puts life into perspective
a good tip i learned many years ago at Pha Gluay Mai campground is when you go out walking for the day, leave your tent open with nothing in it... otherwise the ever hungry & mischievous macaques will rip it open and ransack it looking for food
Do you know what? Those macaques are so clever that they unzipped 2 layers of my tent even though it’s a different style to the NP ones they are used to and went through all the pockets of my rucksack looking for food. At first I thought a human thief was responsible until I noticed that nothing had been taken and there was stuff that an opportunistic thief would no doubt have taken. They found no food and left.
I would love to visit places like this but I get bitten to death by mosquitoes. Have you any advice on how to cope with this? Great vlog. I subscribed as I watch Brian Flowers and he gave you a shout.
The local stores sell insect repellents that are pretty effective but it doesn’t stop various insects hovering around in the jungle (not particularly mosquitoes), especially in the Rainy Season. In all honesty I don’t get bothered much by mosquitoes, I take B vitamins and some say that vitamin B1 is effective in preventing them from biting. In general insects are less of a problem outside of the Rainy Season (June-October)
I’ve driven across the Serengeti 40 years ago when there were no Japanese tourists in land rovers, took 3 days and nights sleeping in my dads car….drove from Lusaka to Mombasa……also stayed in the Kruger park many times an£ even worked there…..so you can understand when I say this is just a bit tame…….man, I could tell you some stories,!!!
One of the first things we had to do when we had a group of tourists who’d been on African safari’s before was tone down there expectations. The National Parks here are tame in terms of wildlife compared to the African ones. Asiatic elephants tend to keep more to the forest in the day, tigers are mainly solitary animals that are rarely seen. I wish we could have driven up to a pride of tigers lazing in the sun like you can African lions but there rarity and nature means that just wasn’t an option. I’d love to see some of those places in Africa
@@karlsthailand trivia fact….much as I despise circuses, did you know all elephants that have ever been in any circus have ALWAYS been Asian elephants?…..African elephants are too wild and cannot be tamed!……you will never see anybody riding an elephant in Africa…..lived there 23 years
Very good movie - we plan to.move from Phuket to Khao Yai mid of next year and settle down there. Family of 4: papa and son from NL, mama and daughter from Th Wonder if you still are doing guided tours?
Many of the resorts just outside the National Park offer them in normal times. The National Park Rangers can be hired for treks in the jungle and are happy to do so as it supplements their wages. Hope the move goes well for you all
Why on earth would you trek into the wilderness to then camp on top of hundreds of people!?…..nah, not for me…d3feats the object….it’s like Butlins ffs!
Generally I avoid weekends at the bigger National Parks but I just threw myself straight in on that one. As I said on the video once you get 100m into the jungle they all disappear anyway as if by magic
Looks like the campsite has grown massively since I went there with you Karl, doesn't seem to have spoilt chances of seeing wildlife though, maybe quite the opposite.
Great to see you post Chris, yes, that was almost 20 years ago. The thing is that someone was killed by an elephant recently at the other, nearby campsite so it’s the only one open plus it was a Thai Bank Holiday weekend which is always a busy time at Khao Yai. It’s a lot quieter on a random week day
Bryan flowers brought me here. Awesome videos you have. Keep up the good work.
Bryan’s a good friend. Thanks, I’m glad that you are enjoying my content
Saw you on NDtvi, great show, good video.
Thanks. I can hardly remember that show, Nick and Martin got me wasted lol. I do like their show. I did the Reeshard travel interview the day before and I can remember that one.
Why do i keep watching? Dunno. But I'm fascinated. 😊
I need people to keep watching Greg, cheers.
Awesome quality video 👍🏻
Thanks Durian, I’ve got something special for my next video, an incredible true story.
Karl, you are a master of the craft of adventure travel and stories and experiences. You put other vloggers to shame by recording and producing it all on your mobile phone. Content is king and you are the king of the most interesting content. Many choose to record when walking down a street in Pattaya but you capture the real Thailand from a rare perspective unseen by many foreigners who choose to reside in Thailand. Your films are compelling and should be an inspiration for us to get off our fat arses and go out and explore Karl's Thailand! Nuff said?
Thanks Eddie, it’s nice to know that people notice.
Lots of people at the campsite ⛺️ Love elephants and glad you saw one at night….Thanks for sharing your adventures with us Karl…great video as always 😊
Yes it was a very busy bank holiday weekend Marietta. Thanks for your comments
Great video, Great editing, So interesting to watch..🙏👍
Thanks Wayne
Beautiful peaceful place...much nicer than the concrete jungle...youve had some life my friend...carry on 🤗
Thanks for your support . Don’t worry, I fully intend to carry on
thanks for a great vlog i am glad you had the photo of the hail because no won would believe you amazing night safari
In all honesty I could hardly believe it was happening myself, especially in the Hot Season. I’ll never forget seeing Tham all shiver while they caught it in their hands.
Great Video Karl, lots of wildlife, & an awesome waterfall, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Jonnie. Thanks
Wow, that’s amazing power from the waterfall in rainy season.
Loving your adventures and storytelling. 👍
Yes Mark, the power generated from Haew Narok Waterfall in the Rainy Season is truly awesome. Thanks for your support Mark, it is appreciated
I'd absolutely love to do that. Great vlog again. Unexplored by 99% of farangs.
Thanks Capio, all the things in this video are easily arranged. Give me a shout next time you are about
@@karlsthailand yeah... just have to convince the mrs to leave me alone for a few days, no way she is staying in a tent;)
@@capio78 Just tell her you are going camping in the jungle, the ‘leave you alone’ bit will just be a natural consequence of your announcement
And great knowledge to you have about Thailand..thumbs up
Thank you, I guess you just pick stuff up over time.
Another great video Karl.
Cheers Roger
Well worth watching. David Attenborough, eat yer heart out.
Cheers, I still love Khao Yai even if the tigers are gone for the moment
Awesome video Karl, very informative. I particularly liked the part about the night time safari.
Thanks Brian, yes, the night Safari is probably the best way to see the most wildlife in a short amount of time
I love natural 😍
Your Thai is very good.
Thanks, I’m glad that I made the effort to learn, it’s very useful.
Another interesting vlog.I have been to Khao Yai a couple of times but only stayed on the edge of the park - it looks amazing, deep inside. Campsite looked fun - the folks are always nice at campsites here arent they.
Im baffled why you only have 8K subs. I mean its good, 8k, nothing to be trifled at. But its a good channel, and well-made. Feels like you should have way more.
Cheers.
I love Khao Yai as you have probably guessed from the number of videos I have made there. Yes, my channel has drown very slowly. I think it’s because many of the places I visit never get searched for lol. Thanks
Great video and great stories! 🤓✈️🌏
Thanks Richard for support and help in promoting my channel. If you enjoy the stories just wait until my next video. There is a true story in it that really puts life into perspective
Im happy to find your channel. Thanks to Paddy. You have at less me as new subscriber 👍👍👍
Thanks Tony, I’m glad that you found my channel and hope that you enjoy the videos
Brilliant video and story
Thanks very much. Should have another Khao Yai video up this weekend. Cheers
a good tip i learned many years ago at Pha Gluay Mai campground is when you go out walking for the day, leave your tent open with nothing in it... otherwise the ever hungry & mischievous macaques will rip it open and ransack it looking for food
Do you know what? Those macaques are so clever that they unzipped 2 layers of my tent even though it’s a different style to the NP ones they are used to and went through all the pockets of my rucksack looking for food. At first I thought a human thief was responsible until I noticed that nothing had been taken and there was stuff that an opportunistic thief would no doubt have taken. They found no food and left.
I would love to visit places like this but I get bitten to death by mosquitoes. Have you any advice on how to cope with this? Great vlog. I subscribed as I watch Brian Flowers and he gave you a shout.
The local stores sell insect repellents that are pretty effective but it doesn’t stop various insects hovering around in the jungle (not particularly mosquitoes), especially in the Rainy Season. In all honesty I don’t get bothered much by mosquitoes, I take B vitamins and some say that vitamin B1 is effective in preventing them from biting. In general insects are less of a problem outside of the Rainy Season (June-October)
Yes, don’t go there….
I’ve driven across the Serengeti 40 years ago when there were no Japanese tourists in land rovers, took 3 days and nights sleeping in my dads car….drove from Lusaka to Mombasa……also stayed in the Kruger park many times an£ even worked there…..so you can understand when I say this is just a bit tame…….man, I could tell you some stories,!!!
One of the first things we had to do when we had a group of tourists who’d been on African safari’s before was tone down there expectations. The National Parks here are tame in terms of wildlife compared to the African ones. Asiatic elephants tend to keep more to the forest in the day, tigers are mainly solitary animals that are rarely seen. I wish we could have driven up to a pride of tigers lazing in the sun like you can African lions but there rarity and nature means that just wasn’t an option. I’d love to see some of those places in Africa
@@karlsthailand trivia fact….much as I despise circuses, did you know all elephants that have ever been in any circus have ALWAYS been Asian elephants?…..African elephants are too wild and cannot be tamed!……you will never see anybody riding an elephant in Africa…..lived there 23 years
Very good movie - we plan to.move from Phuket to Khao Yai mid of next year and settle down there. Family of 4: papa and son from NL, mama and daughter from Th
Wonder if you still are doing guided tours?
Many of the resorts just outside the National Park offer them in normal times. The National Park Rangers can be hired for treks in the jungle and are happy to do so as it supplements their wages. Hope the move goes well for you all
You now have over 4.2k followers. Closer to famous than at the time of filming haha
Yes, that’s true, thanks for the feedback
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Cheers
Why on earth would you trek into the wilderness to then camp on top of hundreds of people!?…..nah, not for me…d3feats the object….it’s like Butlins ffs!
Generally I avoid weekends at the bigger National Parks but I just threw myself straight in on that one. As I said on the video once you get 100m into the jungle they all disappear anyway as if by magic
@@karlsthailand so then camp a 100 metres away!