penzman Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Hi all, Pen and I have decided to travel around Thailand for the Christmas/New year holidays. We'd like to do some camping with our own gear but have no idea where to go apart from Kao Yai national park. Do any of you have any suggestions for good camping spots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ang Thong National Park (on the way to Samui ish from Surat) is supposed to be exquisite. This is the spot where the actual beach, in The Beach, was filmed. There are numerous islands here and some cracking walks and viewpoints. You may have to go from Samui? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom yum goong Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 wasn't the beach in The Beach filmed on Phi Phi Ley? I know the film was set around that area, but i thought it was filmed on Phi Phi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 All the national parks have camp grounds. Nam Nao national Park in the north of Petchabun province is my favourite. Waterfalls, caves, undisturbed jungle, walking, hills, wildlife etc. Take some cold weather gear though, as it feels pretty cold at night. Unless you go on a bank holiday weekend, most of the campsisites are pretty quiet (except Khao yai). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyushin Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Useful link: http://www.thailand.com/travel/eco/eco_camp.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisele Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Well, Penzman you know how I love where I live, check out this site. http://www.nakhonsi.com/en/KhaoLuang.php and make sure to give me a shout if you come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 They really pack 'em in don't they? Thanks for the links! Keep 'em coming! Hi Gisele! Sure will let you know if we're around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 My back garden is free this weekend, Betty. There's even an outdoor bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellohello Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) Hi Penz, Check out Sun's fishing and Island tours for camping on deserted islands around the southern islands of Krabi & Trang via a Longtail Boat Believe me, you will be the only campers out there. Perhaps you can set up a drop off pick-up with Khun Sun since you have your own gear. Have fun! here Edited December 23, 2005 by hellohello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Hi Penzman You can stay in my front garden if you wish. There is about 15 rai and I am 5 km from Mae Wong national park, close to Klong Lan and Klong Nam Lai waterfalls, and Klong Lan national park. We live about 60 km south west of Khampaeng Phet and about 125 km north west of Nakhon Sawan. It is quiet with not a lot to do and it gets down to around 14 at night. The only drawback is that about 20 of my wifes family will be here for the cold and celebrating the new year. Cheers Billd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypants Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I agree with Lawnmower, some fantastic places in Phetchabun, Kho Kor (sorry for the spelling) is another place in Phetchabun which is one of my favourite places to go, plus When I am in Thailand I live next door, right in the mountains, and will be moving thier permanently next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 wasn't the beach in The Beach filmed on Phi Phi Ley?I know the film was set around that area, but i thought it was filmed on Phi Phi. It was filmed in various places in Muang Thai, including Phi Phi, but the actual BEACH was filmed in Ang Thong. There was a bit of furore over the film company planting palm trees on the beach to make it look more idyllic and the gov' made them take them all out after the film was finished. Koh Tarutoa (spelling) is also supposed to be outstanding. Boats go from Satun in the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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