Nong Bong Kai Non-Hunting Area — Attraction in Chiang Saen district

As noted by others, the entrance fee (200 baht) is excessive. Nevertheless, the lake has excellent birding and accessible habitat outside the pay area. I was birding off-season and midday in the heat which is never ideal for birding. In an hour and a half, I had Racket Tailed Treepie, White Throated Kingfisher, Red Wattled Lapwing, River Lapwing, Commons Whistling Duck, Black Collared Starling, many Asian Green Bee Eaters, Common Myna, several Egrets overhead, precisely 5,909 Spotted Doves 🕊 😉, and raptors on high. The latter I didn't spend much time on because of the heat and the distant views. I think an early morning visit could be quite productive even during the...

this from a local; this is a nice place and worth a visit; not the easiest place to find, good parking; refreshments can be had onsite but isnt too commercialized; in the spring in a couple particular weeks this place turns into one of the best bird-watching places on the planet; people come from far away, other countries , with...

A beautiful lake in the winter with many bird species and stunning sunsets. Walkable along the paved road or dirt path. Very little vehicle traffic is in the area. It’s a very peaceful part of Thailand and a very important location for birds in the north of Thailand. I hope Thailand continues to...