Hiking with a dog - options?

[ThePugAndMe]

Hey guys,

 

Over the Christmas period, I'd like to explore a little bit more of Thailand and I was thinking of going on a hike somewhere with my dog and then settle down somewhere and camp over-night.

 

Problem is I know a lot of the nature parks do not allow dogs and I don't want to leave her at home.

 

Does anyone have any suggestions of where we could go? Ideally close to Bangkok although distance isn't that much of an issue as long as I don't have to get on a plane to get there.

 

I had these potential locations before I realised I probably won't be able to get the dog in:

https://www.thainationalparks.com/khao-yai-national-park

https://www.thainationalparks.com/kui-buri-national-park

https://www.thainationalparks.com/nam-nao-national-park

https://www.thainationalparks.com/kaeng-krachan-national-park

https://www.thainationalparks.com/khao-yai-national-park

Edited December 21, 2021 by ThePugAndMe

[Polar Bear]

I haven't been yet, but several people have recommended Wisdom Valley to me. It's outside Pattaya. There are 20+km of looping trails and hikes, and it's dog friendly.

[KhunLA]

I would not let my dog run loose in the forest here.  Way too many snakes.

[internationalism]

there is no chance to national parks.

there are also forest parks, free entry and no guards.

With permission possible to camp overnight (toilets, electricity). Usually mountains with trails.

Or walk along beaches. Do one and move to the next one.

There are very few hotels allowing dogs and usually charging them 200b pe night. Going with a tent is an option, but nights are cold now, so blankets and even bonfire during night. 

For short trips I sleep with dogs in the car - my back seats are folding flat, to take 2 peeple

Edited December 21, 2021 by internationalism

[eddiesdad]

Can you make it to Pattaya area ?

 

PM me - I can link you to a web site and area where there are 30/40k of trails.  No specific camping area or facilities so you are on your own there.  But no restrictions. Very dog friendly.

[chilli42]

16 hours ago, KhunLA said:

I would not let my dog run loose in the forest here.  Way too many snakes.

A serious consideration.  Most dogs do poorly when confronting a python or poisonous snake.  Unless your dog has dealt with this before you will want to consider keeping him on a leash.

[sawadee1947]

20 minutes ago, chilli42 said:

Unless your dog has.....

He wouldn't be alive yet after met a cobra

[KhaoYai]

I wouldn't walk around with a dog in Thailand.  The biggest problem is your 'captive on a lead' being attacked (and you too if you try to intervene) by the herds of village and soi dogs that roam freely. Have you been vaccinated against Rabies?

[Bob12345]

39 minutes ago, KhaoYai said:

I wouldn't walk around with a dog in Thailand.  The biggest problem is your 'captive on a lead' being attacked (and you too if you try to intervene) by the herds of village and soi dogs that roam freely. Have you been vaccinated against Rabies?

Soi dog = dog living in a street waiting to get food from the locals.

He is planning to go on nature trails, not many soi dogs living in a forest.

[KhaoYai]

1 hour ago, Bob12345 said:

Soi dog = dog living in a street waiting to get food from the locals.

He is planning to go on nature trails, not many soi dogs living in a forest.

Picky picky - they are everywhere, not just on the street.

[ThePugAndMe]

On 12/21/2021 at 10:11 PM, Polar Bear said:

I haven't been yet, but several people have recommended Wisdom Valley to me. It's outside Pattaya. There are 20+km of looping trails and hikes, and it's dog friendly.

This sounds good! I will give them a call and find out if there are camping options - doesn't look like it from the website?

 

5 hours ago, KhaoYai said:

I wouldn't walk around with a dog in Thailand.  The biggest problem is your 'captive on a lead' being attacked (and you too if you try to intervene) by the herds of village and soi dogs that roam freely. Have you been vaccinated against Rabies?

I'm not vaccinated but the dog is. Touch wood haven't really had a problem with Soi dogs so far, I've found a loud stamp or clap sends them scurrying away.

 

10 hours ago, eddiesdad said:

Can you make it to Pattaya area ?

 

PM me - I can link you to a web site and area where there are 30/40k of trails.  No specific camping area or facilities so you are on your own there.  But no restrictions. Very dog friendly.

Yes, Pattaya is only 2 hrs away for me. I will DM you! Thanks

[Meat Pie 47]

I guess the best option is leave your wife at home ????