Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary

About

Location

Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in north eastern Thailand, in the Phanom Dongrek mountain range, in Buriram Province.

The sanctuary is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex.

It is approximately 200 km from Bangkok. The park headquarters are located is located some distance from the sanctuary entrance.

History

The park was established in 1996.

Ecosystem

Dong Yai comprises tropical rainforests, dry evergreen forests, and montane forests.

It is home to 112 mammal species, 392 bird species and 200 known reptile species.

Notable species include: Asian Elephants, Indochinese tiger, Banteng and Chamois.

Size

Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 312 km².

Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary

Getting There

Pang Sida is fairly remote and not easily accessed using public transport, so it is best to visit by car. In the rainy season a 4wd would be beneficial. The journey from Bangkok takes approximately 4hrs.
Simply enter "Pang Sida National Park entrance" in your sat nav.

Opening Times and Entrance Fees

Opening Time: 07:00

Closing Time: 18:00

Thai Citizen:

Foreigners:

Cars:

Accomodation

In the Park

The park has a campsite with basic amenities.

There are a number of houses available to rent, prebooking through the department of National Parks website at portal.dnp.go.th is neccessary.

Outside the Park

The nearest town is

Essential

Help

Recommended Sites

https://hec.naturewildlifeassoc.org/