Useful Information

Primarily nocturnal, they are occasionally seen during the day, particularly in the early morning and early evening. 

Male Wild Boar are typically solitary, and more often seen than females and young. Males are sometimes seen travelling across open grasslands. They will also visit mineral licks, where they have been observed rolling in elephant faeces.

Sounders (terminology for a group of pigs) are sometimes seen in open grassland in the early morning, still feeding.

Where To See

Khao Yai National Park

Areas where Wild Boar are occasionally seen:

• • Pong Chom Rom Pueun grasslands.
  • Nong Pak Chi grasslands, early in the morning. Best seen from the observation tower.
  • Thung Kwang grasslands.
  • Old golf course.
  • Khao Khieo grasslands.

Nong Pak Chi grasslands is probably the best place to see Wild Boar.

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Occasionally seen, in the area behind the restaurant, at Phanoen Thung Campsite, in the evening.

They are are also present between Ban Kran campsite and Bang Krang weir.

Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Any open area. particularly behind the museum and at the watch tower

Warning

• Wild Boar are wild animals.
• Do not approach or attempt to interact in any way.

If Wild Boar feel threatened, they will typically run away, if they have young then they may attack.

• Do not attempt to feed Wild Boar.

Please have respect, DO NOT FEED!

• Always pay attention to warnings, advice and instructions given by rangers or tour guides.