Camping in Thailand – What you Need to Know

There are, of course, many ways to spend a holiday in Thailand, you could book a traditional package holiday and stay at a beach resort for 3 weeks, or you could rent a pool villa on Airbnb, or even a condo unit near the beach.

There is one type of holiday that is often overlooked, namely camping, or to be more specific, glamping, which is camping with comfort.

National Parks in Thailand

It might surprise you to learn that there is a total of 156 National Parks in Thailand and all have campsites. Expats who live in Thailand buy camping gear, a few Chums chair and they can camp for next to nothing; foreign tourists can rent tents and other items, all are welcome.

Use Google to find National Park websites where you will find all the information you need to make a booking. 

Eco-friendly camping

Green camping basically means that when you leave a campsite, there is nothing to show that you were even there. No litter, store food correctly and follow the park’s many rules and you will enjoy your stay.

Every park has a team of dedicated rangers who are always on hand to help you in any way they can, plus there are map signs everywhere so you won’t get lost if you stay on the trails. Click here for rewilding, a form of camping that is gaining popularity.

Animals

The park website has all the information about species that live in the park, plus some tips for bird watching and observing animals in their natural habitat. You can hire a local guide who knows the park inside out, they can take you to see animals on your list.

You might be wondering if there are dangerous animals in the park; there are black bears but they are afraid of humans and do not present a threat. There are a few wild cats but like the bears, they are extremely elusive.

Flora & fauna

If you are an avid plant enthusiast, you will love Thai National Parks; details of species can be found on National Park websites and you can take awesome photos of rare orchids and ferns.

If you are a nature lover, you will have a fantastic time at any of the National Parks in Thailand and you will certainly be back for more at a future date.

Start by looking at the many National Parks in Thailand and then you can plan your holiday and get ready for a unique experience.

Guides are always available wherever you decide to stay, while there are online suppliers of camping equipment at very affordable prices. You will need a good supply of mosquito repellent and sunscreen, which you can buy when you arrive in Thailand.

If you are interested in marine life, many of the National Parks are located on the coastline.