Morakot Resort is a lodge located one kilometer from the Khao Nor Chu Chi Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi Province, southern Thailand. It is the only lodge in the area, making it the go-to accommodation for birders visiting the sanctuary. The large restaurant on-site is a natural gathering spot where visitors exchange information about the species they have seen.
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Lung Cha Homestay is the only lodge located inside Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, in Kiri Chan Province, Thailand. The homestay sits on the edge of the Thung Sam Roi Yot marsh, giving direct access to the many bird species that frequent the area. It is not strictly a birding lodge, since it was not specifically designed for birders. However, it fully deserves a place on our list of Thailand’s birding lodges, as birdwatching is a key activity here.
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Sri Phang Nga National Park (sometimes written Si Phang Nga) is located in Phang Nga Province. Only a very small part of the park is accessible to the public, with the majority dedicated to the protection and conservation of local species. The accessible area is nevertheless extremely interesting in terms of birdlife.
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Krabi is a very popular tourist destination in southern Thailand. It is an almost unavoidable stop for any traveller exploring the south of the country. But if you are passionate about birds, this city is also an excellent stopover. With its extensive mangrove areas and coastal habitats, Krabi offers a nice diversity of birdlife. In addition, Krabi is only one hour away from another outstanding birdwatching location: Khao Pra Bang Khram.
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This is the first article in our series on “birding lodges” around the world. And what better way to begin than with the most famous accommodation in Thailand for birdwatchers: Baan Maka.
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One hour’s drive from Krabi lies Kao Nor Chu Chi, also known as Khao Pra Bang Khram or the surroundings of Emerald Pool (it seems that everyone uses a different name for this place). A former territory of Gurney’s pitta (Hydrornis gurneyi), this forest still shelters some interesting species that are worth a visit. However, it is not the easiest place for birdwatching.
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Khao Sam Roi Yot, literally “the mountain with 300 peaks,” is a national park located in Kiri Chan Province. Although the park has a marine section, beautiful beaches, and a famous cave, the most interesting area for birders is the vast freshwater marsh known as Thung Sam Roi Yot. This marsh hosts an impressive birdlife, especially waterbirds.
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Pak Thale and Laem Phak Bia are well-known wintering grounds for many shorebirds in Thailand. Among these shorebirds, one species is particularly famous: the Spoon-billed Sandpiper.
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