BananaBandit Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 I have a sweet tooth for wild-growing fruit. I also like to explore. I would love to venture into some nearby mountains and forage for fruit. Many Isaan natives do this. I'm sure it's no legal issue for them. But is it legal for a farang? A while back, I read about two farang finding big trouble because they went fishing in a Thai national park (can't recall the province or region). This is somewhat concerning. At the same time, I'm not seeking to fish; I want to forage. Also, and perhaps more importantly, I'm quite sure my nearby mountains do not qualify as a national park. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 you don't have a work permit .......... so no. but try, if bullets start coming your way .... run forest .. run !!!! 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paulaew Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 In life we should always grab the low hanging fruit. That's why many of us came to Thailand. I say go for it ... Paul Leaw 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Nah, don´t do that. The birds and the ants, will report you to labor dept. After that the threes will whisper to immigration. That´s when you start thinking, was it was really worth picking that wild fruit? Edited January 31, 2022 by Gottfrid 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Pick up anything else than "wild" thai herb and go for it! Elephant's and snakes is only thing what you need to be scared of! I fish every week in village whit guys and have picked up mushroom's, berrys, wild nuts etc. But dont start shoot and eat everything what breathe or swim and you are ok. Edited January 31, 2022 by 2 is 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrMilk Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 Are you sure its a good idea to go alone on a trip like that? You are more or less dead if you catch a snakebite alone out in the wild. Then you have the other dangers like centipedes, scorpions, stray dogs. I would consider bringing a Thai with me on the first trip. Get a local to guide you for a few hundred baht until you are familiar with the area. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 Do you mean foreigner or specifically a 'farang'? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 41 minutes ago, 2 is 1 said: Pick up anything else than "wild" thai herb and go for it! Elephant's and snakes is only thing what you need to be scared of! I fish every week in village whit guys and have picked up mushroom's, berrys, wild nuts etc. But dont start shoot and eat everything what breathe or swim and you are ok. Then how come you not in jail yet like the mushroom picking Thai couple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 46 minutes ago, MrMilk said: Are you sure its a good idea to go alone on a trip like that? You are more or less dead if you catch a snakebite alone out in the wild. Then you have the other dangers like centipedes, scorpions, stray dogs. I would consider bringing a Thai with me on the first trip. Get a local to guide you for a few hundred baht until you are familiar with the area. this is good advice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted January 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2022 OP how much fruit are you talking about? A few mango, a few bananas or 5-10 kgs? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Careful of the Cobras and other dangerous snakes hidden amongst the trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zyphodb Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 As long as you make noise while your walking through the jungle the snakes will slither off before you get near them. Elephants and Tigers are a different story of course... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 I would be less worried about the legalities of the situation than the squatter who may come at you with a machete who believes that fruit is theirs. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 51 minutes ago, zyphodb said: As long as you make noise while your walking through the jungle the snakes will slither off before you get near them. Elephants and Tigers are a different story of course... Yes agree, most of the time. But you will come across a nutter (snake and the occasional human ????) that will want to stay and fight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, zyphodb said: Tigers are a different story of course.. what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, steven100 said: what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger ? If he is with a friend, just outrun the friend. Otherwise end of story. ???? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdf Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 12 hours ago, BananaBandit said: At the same time, I'm not seeking to fish; I want to forage. Foraging is working so you will need a work permit ???? Even if locals do it, someone somewhere might discover a golden goose opportunity in your addiction for munching wild maprangs and langsats. Nonexistent laws might suddenly exist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, zyphodb said: As long as you make noise while your walking through the jungle the snakes will slither off before you get near them. Elephants and Tigers are a different story of course... Unless the snake is a Malayan Pit Viper of course. Well known for not moving even if you walk towards it. They are also very difficult to see on the ground, strike incredibly fast and are VERY venomous. Apart from that, they're fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, mvdf said: Foraging is working so you will need a work permit ???? Even if locals do it, someone somewhere might discover a golden goose opportunity in your addiction for munching wild maprangs and langsats. Nonexistent laws might suddenly exist. Perhaps an agent can help ? (????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWRC Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 10 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Do you mean foreigner or specifically a 'farang'? A Farang is a foreigner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Careful of the Cobras and other dangerous snakes hidden amongst the trees In some parts of the country I wold be more worried about shotgun traps for wild pigs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: In some parts of the country I wold be more worried about shotgun traps for wild pigs. Let's worry about both, snakes and traps. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, steven100 said: what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger ? Throw a lump of excrement at it ! ( and there will be some available !) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Warrior Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 picking fruit you need a WORK PERMIT !!! this work !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Why ask such a question? Just do it. Walking through the bush and sampling the local delights does not need a work permit and is not illegal. Just take what you need for your own personal use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I think this topic would go well with: 1. Am I allowed to wash my car? 2. Am I allowed to paint my house? 3. Am I allowed to teach my children? 4. ... 5. ... 6. ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus42 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I always wonder how people like you even made it so far in life. Your great-great-grandparents would be ashamed of you. What a sheepish behaviour. Just do it. I did many things in Thailand that theoretically would be not allowed, at least I guess, I do not even know for sure. This is Thailand. Many Thais do things all the time without it being allowed. Enjoy your time in a country where you are still more free than in The West. If you are not a <deleted>, if you do not <deleted> up a local, you will be fine in any case where you do something which might not be fully covered by the law. Where is the common sense of people nowadays? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QballQ Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, steven100 said: what should he do if he encounters a hungry tiger ? Invite it in for tea. What else do you do with a hungry tiger? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 14 hours ago, MrMilk said: I would consider bringing a Thai with me on the first trip You mean to let the snakes & scorpions bite him instead? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box fighter Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 hours ago, zyphodb said: As long as you make noise while your walking through the jungle the snakes will slither off before you get near them. Elephants and Tigers are a different story of course... 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: You mean to let the snakes & scorpions bite him instead? LOL Snakes are deaf so they will not hear you, but they sense vibration, be careful of anything you pick up from the ground and the trees , I got bit by 3 small scorpions, I was unwell for weeks after being hospitalised take care and carry medical supplies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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