finy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 This is a serious post btw, so please don't make any jokes if you don't mind. I want to disappear into the wild. Not for long; probably just a week. I just want to be in complete isolation to write some content that's going to go into a book. Not straight away, but I figure I might as well know now. But I don't want to go camping inside a national park if I'm going to get eaten by tigers, or any other wild animal in Thailand. Do you know which part of the country the tigers live in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaos Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/248703-where-are-the-wild-tigers-and-elephants/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Scary. Some good information here http://newswatch.nat...gers_find_sanc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You would be in rare company if you saw a wild tiger in Thailand. However the mosquitoes will do their best to get their fill. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LennyW Posted August 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2012 Tigers would be the least of your worries, mosquitoes, snakes, scorpions, and those giant centipede things would be more troublesome!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You would be in rare company if you saw a wild tiger in Thailand. However the mosquitoes will do their best to get their fill. yes mosquitoes would be my concern. Last time I went into the jungle it was like a stuka attack.....I think after 2 hours everywhere it is itching that bad that you wish a tiger eats you..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theblether Posted August 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2012 Come on OP......have a thought for your fellow members!!! Think of the fun we would have with the following news topic. " TV member eaten by Tiger on Jungle retreat ". Don't be so selfish and get right in there........we promise we'll be kind to you on the tribute thread. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Sri Racha tiger zoo, Dusit zoo and Khao Kiow open zoo. Erm apart from that....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 There are estimated to be 250 - 300 Wild tigers left in Thailand. I suggest you buy spray on Tiger repellent http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/17/thailand-jungles-rising-hopes-tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think you should be more worried about getting robbed, molested or killed when camping in the jungle. If you by chance should see a Tiger, then you really have got a story for your book. PS. Bring a camera, people might not believe you. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think you should be more worried about getting robbed, molested or killed when camping in the jungle. Don't be ridiculous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tolsti Posted August 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) After reading this persons dilemma I looked on the National Parks website and found this advice for persons wishing to stay in the jungle. There has been an increase in person/wild animal confrontations. The National Parks Department would like to issue this advice. The main issue we are having is with large pythons and, in some areas, wild tigers. For all travellers in this area we advise the following actions. Pythons will not normally attack humans as we are too large for them to swallow. Tigers are different so it is important that people take precautions .We advise that if you are staying or walking in the jungle you should wear small bells on your clothing so that a tiger knows there is a human coming and will generally move away. You should also carry pepper spray in case of an encounter. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of python or tiger activity. You should also be able to recognise the difference between python and tiger poo. Python droppings are small and elliptical and contain some small bones and rodent fur......Tiger poo has little bells in it and smell like pepper. We hope that this is of assistance. Edited August 22, 2012 by tolsti 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 After reading this persons dilemma I looked on the National Parks website and found this advice for persons wishing to stay in the jungle. There has been an increase in person/wild animal confrontations. The National Parks Department would like to issue this advice. The main issue we are having is with large pythons and, in some areas, wild tigers. For all travellers in this area we advise the following actions. Pythons will not normally attack humans as we are too large for them to swallow. Tigers are different so it is important that people take precautions .We advise that if you are staying or walking in the jungle you should wear small bells on your clothing so that a tiger knows there is a human coming and will generally move away. You should also carry pepper spray in case of an encounter. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of python or tiger activity. You should also be able to recognise the difference between python and tiger poo. Python droppings are small and elliptical and contain some small bones and rodent fur......Tiger poo has little bells in it and smell like pepper. We hope that this is of assistance. that idea with pepper spray looks good, but: will the tiger hold still till I figure out how to target it with the pepper spray? after I spray, might the tiger be angry with me? or do I use the pepper spray on myself so I am more tasty when the tiger eats me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmann Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 After reading this persons dilemma I looked on the National Parks website and found this advice for persons wishing to stay in the jungle. There has been an increase in person/wild animal confrontations. The National Parks Department would like to issue this advice. The main issue we are having is with large pythons and, in some areas, wild tigers. For all travellers in this area we advise the following actions. Pythons will not normally attack humans as we are too large for them to swallow. Tigers are different so it is important that people take precautions .We advise that if you are staying or walking in the jungle you should wear small bells on your clothing so that a tiger knows there is a human coming and will generally move away. You should also carry pepper spray in case of an encounter. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of python or tiger activity. You should also be able to recognise the difference between python and tiger poo. Python droppings are small and elliptical and contain some small bones and rodent fur......Tiger poo has little bells in it and smell like pepper. We hope that this is of assistance. Ha hahaahahah funny I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You can find tigers in every parts of Thailand, such as Tub (Thab) Lan national park, Kao Yai national park, Mae Wong national park,... or you can check this site: http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/where_we_work/greatermekong/our_solutions/tiger_lands/tigers_in_the_greater_mekong_region/tiger_media/tigermaps/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Just don't wear a Hooters t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 After reading this persons dilemma I looked on the National Parks website and found this advice for persons wishing to stay in the jungle. There has been an increase in person/wild animal confrontations. The National Parks Department would like to issue this advice. The main issue we are having is with large pythons and, in some areas, wild tigers. For all travellers in this area we advise the following actions. Pythons will not normally attack humans as we are too large for them to swallow. Tigers are different so it is important that people take precautions .We advise that if you are staying or walking in the jungle you should wear small bells on your clothing so that a tiger knows there is a human coming and will generally move away. You should also carry pepper spray in case of an encounter. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of python or tiger activity. You should also be able to recognise the difference between python and tiger poo. Python droppings are small and elliptical and contain some small bones and rodent fur......Tiger poo has little bells in it and smell like pepper. We hope that this is of assistance. guess this National Park posts are from the sixties of the last century ! And my second guess is, before you 'll ever have the chance to smell Tiger poo or Phyton poo, and make up my third guess, you will have been eaten alive by the mozzies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) You can find tigers in every parts of Thailand, such as Tub (Thab) Lan national park, Kao Yai national park, Mae Wong national park,... or you can check this site: http://wwf.panda.org...edia/tigermaps/ REALLY??? in Khao Yai ? Live in the wild, or are they barbiturized like the ones for the shows ? I always thought Tigers were extinct in Thailand . . .WOW .. i gotta change & upgrade my opinion on that. Thanks for the map to the WWF infos ! Edited August 22, 2012 by crazygreg44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonjake Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 what about the elephants, you wouldnt one of them to stand on your tent while writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You can find tigers in every parts of Thailand, such as Tub (Thab) Lan national park, Kao Yai national park, Mae Wong national park,... or you can check this site: http://wwf.panda.org...edia/tigermaps/ REALLY??? in Khao Yai ? Live in the wild, or are they barbiturized like the ones for the shows ? I always thought Tigers were extinct in Thailand . . .WOW .. i gotta change & upgrade my opinion on that. Thanks for the map to the WWF infos ! You can read from lovelaos's attached link, they talked about tigers in Kao Yai, but not many tiger in Thailand, I think approx. 250 tigers and most of them are Bengal tigers, There are many wildlife sanctuaries in Thailand such as Kuay Ka Kaeng, Kao Kieaw,.. and they are trying increase number of tigers (wildlife breeding). http://www.world-wildlife-adventures.com/directory/thailand/wildlife-map.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finy Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 If I do it then I'll probably just do it in the woods of an island. There's far too many spots highlighted on that map where there could be tigers lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just on a serious note finy, if you are planning to go into the jungle for a week, you had better get local knowledge before you do this. A week doesn't sound like a long time, but it will feel like a lifetime if you are alone and don't plan any interaction with anyone else. Tigers will be the least of your problems (unless you actually meet one......... ) and you should be more concerned with the mossies, snakes, scorpions, centipedes, etc as has been mentioned by earlier posters. Learn the poisonous snakes in the area and know what they look like; if you do get bitten, you need to relate this info to whoever is treating you. This isn't intended to put you off the idea, it is just common sense. Even if you decide to 'get lost in the woods' near to civilization, watch out for the feral dog packs............... Enjoy your adventure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You can find tigers in every parts of Thailand, such as Tub (Thab) Lan national park, Kao Yai national park, Mae Wong national park,... or you can check this site: http://wwf.panda.org...edia/tigermaps/ I live next to the Mae Wong national park literally and the only thing separating us is a rusty broken barbed wire fence. I have been told by the forest staff that there are tigers in the park but far away from where people go to as for some reason they prefer their own kind rather than humans. I can't say that I blame them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You wont see a tiger. That is not to say they are not there because I have seen one myself. I was going up the trail and he was coming down - we were just 25 meters apart. A soon as he was aware of me he simply turned and disappeared into the forest. Seeing one is like winning the lottery - about 14,000,000 to 1. Being eaten by one - well the odds are anyone's guess ;+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fanatic Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You wont see a tiger. That is not to say they are not there because I have seen one myself. I was going up the trail and he was coming down - we were just 25 meters apart. A soon as he was aware of me he simply turned and disappeared into the forest. Seeing one is like winning the lottery - about 14,000,000 to 1. Being eaten by one - well the odds are anyone's guess ;+) An interesting point. Does anyone know when the last (wild) tiger attack occurred in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You wont see a tiger. That is not to say they are not there because I have seen one myself. I was going up the trail and he was coming down - we were just 25 meters apart. A soon as he was aware of me he simply turned and disappeared into the forest. Seeing one is like winning the lottery - about 14,000,000 to 1. Being eaten by one - well the odds are anyone's guess ;+) I wish that I had been there with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellsDemon Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I know a lot of monks who frequent a few areas near the Burmese border on tudong, in parks where wild tigers are known to roam, and throughout the years very few managed to get a glimpse of a wild one. Of course, everyone thinks they've heard or seen it at night or something, but very, very few confirmed sightings. And almost always with a safe (but kinda boring) ending. You'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) The danger if any will come from snakes and those horrible massive poisonous centipede bast*rds. Whereas snakes will normally take flight if they know you are in the area, those centipedes have being watching too many Predator movies and they fancy their chances against any human. I'd just book into a hotel if I was you.........hanging around in Jungles is over-rated. . Edited August 23, 2012 by theblether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Rent a boat and get weeks supplies. As I've understood tigers don't swim long distances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 they are so rare now that it would be like finding a needle in a haystack if you spotted one. They are also more likely to flee from you then try to kill you. Seriously the big problem would be mosquitoes and leeches. Also ticks can carry nasty diseases if they bite you. Also how will you take enough clean water with you to stay hydrated? If you have an accident no one will know where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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