Thailand

Thailand

Thailand combines accessible infrastructure with exceptional birding. Kaeng Krachan, Doi Inthanon, and Khao Sok national parks offer over 1,000 species from broadbills and pittas to hornbills and spiderhunters.

Recorded Species

1050

Hotspots

80

Overview

Detailed habitat intelligence, species counts, and seasonal guidance will appear here as data is added to this region.

Hotspot Map

80 mapped locations · click a pin to explore
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Top Hotspots

Bang Pu--Nature Education Center

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Bueng Boraphet Non-hunting Area--Waterbird Park

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Bueng Boraphet Non-hunting Area* (general area)

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Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary--Den Ya Khat (upper station) vicinity

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Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary--Hwy. 3024* (general area)

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Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary--Wat Tham Pha Plong

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Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary* (general area)

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Chiang Mai University--Mae Hia Agricultural College

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Doi Inthanon NP--"Jeep track" (km 37.5)

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Doi Inthanon NP--Blossom-headed Parakeet Conservation Area

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Doi Inthanon NP--Checkpoint #2

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Doi Inthanon NP--Doi Pha Tang campgrounds

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Doi Inthanon NP--headquarters

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Doi Inthanon NP--Mae Klang Watershed Management Unit & Inthanon Bird Center (Mr Daeng's) vicinity

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Doi Inthanon NP--Mae Ouam (km 34.5)

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Doi Inthanon NP--Mueang Ang (km 13) rd.

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Doi Inthanon NP--summit (Ang Ka)

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Doi Inthanon NP* (general area)

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Angkhang military base & campsite

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Angkhang Royal Agricultural Station

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Angkhang* (general area)

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (E) entry checkpoint & Protection Unit 1 vicinity

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (E) upper elevation

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (E)* (general area)

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (W) border police checkpoint vicinity

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (W) level part / "Oasis"

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (W) stakeout Mrs Hume's Pheasant [ARRIVE BEFORE SUNRISE & WAIT IN THE CAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RD.]

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--Doi Lang (W), AKA Doi San Ju* (general area)

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP--headquarters & Fang hot springs

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Doi Pha Hom Pok NP* (general area)

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Doi Phu Kha NP* (general area)

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Doi Suthep – Pui NP--Doi Pui campsite

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Doi Suthep – Pui NP--headquarters & Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep vicinity

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Doi Suthep – Pui NP* (general area)

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Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary--Bala* (general area)

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Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary--Sirindhorn Waterfall & Wildlife Research Station vicinity

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Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary* (general area)

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Inthanon Highland & Touchstar Resorts vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--Ban Krang Campgrounds

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Kaeng Krachan NP--headquarters vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--Khao Sam Yot Reservoir & vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--km 13 vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--km 27 vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--km 9 vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--mid-elevation* (general area)

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Kaeng Krachan NP--Panoen Thung (upper campsite) vicinity

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Kaeng Krachan NP--stream crossings 1–3

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Kaeng Krachan NP* (general area)

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Kaeng Krachan--Baan Maka Nature Lodge

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Kaeng Krachan--Khum Nang Phaya & Samarn Camp vicinity

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Khao Luang NP--Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campground

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Khao Pra – Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary / Khao Nor Chu Chi* (general area)

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Khao Sam Roi Yot NP* (general area)

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Khao Sok NP--headquarters vicinity

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Khao Sok NP* (general area)

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Khao Yai NP--headquarters vicinity

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Khao Yai NP--Khao Khieo Rd. before Chao Po Khao Khieo Shrine

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Khao Yai NP--Nong Phak Chi

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Khao Yai NP* general (use more precise loc.)

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Khon Kaen University* (general area)

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Krabi provincial town--mangrove canals

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Laem Phak Bia--Environmental Research & Development Project

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Mae Ping NP* (general area)

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Mae Wong NP--Chong Yen (upper campsite vicinity; 1300 masl)

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Mae Wong NP--headquarters vicinity

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Mae Wong NP* (general area)

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Mahidol University [Kanchanaburi Campus]

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Nam Kham Nature Reserve

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Nam Nao NP--visitor center & campgrounds vicinity

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Nam Nao NP* (general area)

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Nong Bong Khai Non-hunting Area--headquarters vicinity

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Nong Bong Khai Non-hunting Area* (general area)

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Pak Thale Nature Reserve (general area)

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Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary--Thung Kamang

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Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary* (general area)

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San Kala Khiri NP--headquarters (Songkhla side)

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Sri Phang-nga NP--headquarters vicinity

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Sri Phang-nga NP* (general area)

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Taksin Maharat NP--headquarters vicinity

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Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary--Thi Nuai

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Best Time to Visit

Cool Dry Season (Best)Nov – Feb
Wet SeasonMay – Oct

"December–February at Doi Inthanon and Kaeng Krachan NP is Thailand's finest birding window — cool temperatures and peak migrant diversity."

Species Guide

🐦 Birds of Thailand

Iconic species profiles with conservation status, where to find them, and best timing.

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