There are different activities and attractions within Khao Yai National Park. It is recommended that you carefully study the relevant information for the maximum enjoyment of your visit and to protect nature in its pure and beautiful state.
- Please take the trash home.
- Not a local bonfire
- Polystyrene or toxic waste is not allowed.
- Minimal noise
- Do not feed or touch wild animals.
- Plants, animals, and other forest products are prohibited.
- Do not write on any surface.
- Pets are not allowed. due to the disturbance of wildlife
- No smoking. except in designated areas
- Do not collect wood or branches.
- Do not use drones without permission.
- Alcohol is prohibited in the national park.
If you see an elephant
Khao Yai National Park is a place where you can see wild elephants up close, especially on the side of the road or even on the road. Due to road construction, The elephant's foraging route was, therefore, cut off. which the ancestors taught Some parts of the road must be shared between elephants and vehicles.
For the safety of both elephants and visitors to Khao, Yai Visitors are encouraged to strictly cooperate with the following instructions.
Let's examine the mood of the elephant.
The elephant is in a good mood
Ears and tail will swing The body swings from side to side. or grabbing a branch and eating it without paying much attention to the people. The elephant will dash at the annoying person in close quarters about 2 or 3 times, if it doesn't catch up, it will stop running. An elephant in a good mood will not hurt even if the car drives close.
The elephant is in a bad mood
Ears sticking out, tail not swinging, the body still and staring at you as if lunging at you. If an elephant is angry or suspicious, such as a cow and a calf, it can attack something that bothers you. even far away
What to do if you see an elephant on the road?
- Stop at least 30 meters from the elephant. If the elephant approaches, back off. Be careful. Wait until the elephant leaves the road before it can pass.
- Do not use horns to make noise to disturb the elephants. or try to drive the elephant out This can make the elephant angry and make it close to you. Wild elephants are especially sensitive to hearing, and their sharp horns can startle them or get angry.
- Do not use flash photography as this can startle the elephant when you are nearby and make it interested in you and towards you. When the elephant is startled, it will slowly become exhausted.
- Keep your engine running to escape if necessary. The low rumbling engine won't shock or strain the elephants. because it is the familiar sound of a car
- If you see an elephant at night Keep your headlights on to easily see the elephant's mood and the distance between you and the elephant. Do not use your indicator because the elephant will see this light and may attract the elephant's attention, causing them to come close to you.
- If you are among the elephants keep calm if it's nighttime dip the headlights Do not use a signal light and move the car in the direction where there are little elephants Even if you have to approach or drive past the herd of elephants. Don't turn off your engine or headlights under any circumstances and drive very slowly. Try to keep your engine as quiet as possible.
- Don't stop the car to see the elephants. because there might be another car following you and you will block the road which may cause more attacks on you than the car.
- Don't park your car to take close-up photos of the elephants. because you may not run back in time Keep in mind that elephants move together as a family or a herd.
- when the car is in line The driver must show unity. whether the car is near or far from the elephant Anyone could be in the event. If the vehicle in front has a reversing light The car in the back should be carefully reversed.
If you see a white elephant, it doesn't mean that there are no other elephants in the area. Elephant herds may be scattered in the forest on both sides. and can be combined quickly
An elephant's most sensitive senses are the ears, nose, and eyes. If the engine is turned off, it will come closer to make it look better. Smell and feel better when the elephant comes close You May touch them a little. but because of their strength, Your car could be seriously damaged.