Content by: Eco-Question Editor
Posted by: Eco-Question Editor
Photo Credit: KHAOKO.COM
Special Thanks:

• Khun Phu @ KHAOKO.COM
• Mr. Sompong Toomkham
  (Vice-Chairman of Khon Rak Pa Nong Mae Na Community Group)

Butterfly watching is one of many popular activities for eco-tourists in addition to freshwater jellyfish watching at Ban Nong Mae Na which located at Khao Kho district, Phetchabun province. Kaeng Wang Nam Yen is one interesting destinations at Ban Nong Mae Na for butterfly watching which is far from National Park Ranger Unit 8 (Nong Mae Na) about 7 kilometres. Along its way, tourists will find deciduous dipterocarp forest, mixed deciduous forest and pine forest. Because of its fertile ecosystem, tourists can be seen many different species of rare butterfly such as Troides Helena, Papilio Paris, Pazala Eurous, Sephisa Chandra, Polyura Eudamippus, etc. The butterfly plays an important role in ecosystems, acting as a pollinator, a food source, and an indicator of the healthy ecosystem. The appropriate time for watching butterflies is between 09.00 – 14.00 hrs.

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• Contact community group
• How to get there: By Car and Car Rental Services
• How to get there: By Bus
• How to get there: By Train
• How to get there: By Plane
• Find eco accommodation we love
• Find "Eco Tourism with Unseen Freshwater Jellyfish in Thailand"
• Emergency Telephone Numbers
• Find more Butterfly Garden Locations in Thailand
• Did you know?

Contact community group

Khon Rak Pa Nong Mae Na Community Group –> MAP

Mr. Sompong Toomkham (Vice-Chairman) Tel. 081-046-2166
Mr. Adisak Fontprasert Tel. 084-8137638
Mr. Maana Meesuk Tel. 087-1986488
Address: 58 Moo 6, T. Nong Mae Na, Khao Kho District, Petchabun 67270.

Thung Salaeng Luang National Park

Address: P.O. Box 64, Muang District, Phitsanulok 65120.
Tel. 0-5526-8019

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How to get there:

By Car and Car Rental Service

There are 3 routes to our destination:

• First Route: Take highway No. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) from Bangkok to Saraburi, turn left to Lopburi-Phetchabun Highway No. 21 via Chai Badan, Si Thep, Wichian Buri, Bungsamphan and Muang. Then, driving forward to Lomsak district at KM. 261 (Phor Khun Pha Muang intersection), turn left to take Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok – Lom Sak) at Ban Camp Son with a further distance of 20 kilometres. At Ban Camp Son, turn left into Khao Kho along Highway No. 2196 which has various tourist attractions and resorts along this way. It’s totally take about 5 hours for this route.
• Second Route: Take highway No. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) to Saraburi, turn left to Lopburi-Phetchabun Highway No. 21 and go along the way until reaching Phetchabun. From Phetchabun, take Highway No. 21 to Lom Sak District for 13 kilometres to Ban Na Ngua, turn left to take Highway No. 2258 (Na Ngua – Khao Kho).  From this route, tourists will find the “Amazing hill” including other accommodations along the way. It’s totally take about 5 hours for this route.
• Third Route: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phaholyothin Road) until reach Wang noi district. Then proceed to take Highway No. 32 via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing buri, Chainat, and Nakhon Sawan. After that, take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok and take Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok – Lom Sak). All distance is totally about 547 kilometres.

Source: KHAOKO.COM

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By Bus

Transport Co., Ltd. operates bus services along the Bangkok – Lom Sak route every day. This bus services take about 5 hours of each route.

For more information:

Address: 999 Khampaengphet 2 Rd., Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok.
Tel. 02-936-2852-66
Phetchabun Office: 05-672-1581
Website:www.transport.co.th

Note: Both bus schedule and ticket price are uncertain, so tourists should ask for more information before making a reservation.
Remark: 1 US$ = 32 Baht

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Phitsanulok Yanyon runs a bus service between Bangkok and Khaokho. This bus services take about 7 hours of each route.

For more information:

Address: 53/4 Mochit 2 Terminal Building, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok.
Tel. 02-936-2924-5 (Bangkok Office), 05-530-2021-2 (Phitsanulok Office)

Note: Both bus schedule and ticket price are uncertain, so tourists should ask for more information before making a reservation.
Remark: 1 US$ = 32 Baht

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Phetpraset Co.,Ltd (Phet Tour) also operates bus services along the Bangkok – Lom Sak route similar to Transport Co.,Ltd. This bus services take about 5-6 hours of each route.

For more information:

Address: 71 Samakkhichai Rd., Muang, Phetchabun.
Tel. 05-672-2818 (Phetchabun office)
Tel. 05-670-1164 (Lomsak office)
Tel. 02-936-3230 (Bangkok office)
CALL CENTER: 05-672-0720
Website: www.phetprasert.com
Email: phettour@yahoo.com

Note: Both bus schedule and ticket price are uncertain, so tourists should ask for more information before making a reservation.
Remark: 1 US$ = 32 Baht

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Thin Siam Tour is another private bus company that operates bus services along the Bangkok – Lom Sak route every day.

For more information:

Address: Nikon Bamrung Rd., Muang, Phetchabun.
Tel. 05-672-1913 (Phetchabun office)
Tel. 05-670-1613 (Lomsak office)
Tel. 02-936-0500 (Bangkok office)

Note: Both bus schedule and ticket price are uncertain, so tourists should ask for more information before making a reservation.
Remark: 1 US$ = 32 Baht

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Find the Northern & Northeastern bus terminal in Bangkok, Thailand:

Mochit 2 bus terminal (MOCHIT 2)

Address: Khampaengphet 2 Rd., Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok.
Tel. 02-936-2852-66 ext. 611
Website: www.mochit.com

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By Train

There is no direct train schedule to Phetchabun but tourists can get train by stopping at Phitsanulok railway station and take a bus to Lomsak district. Then, tourists should take local taxi service to National Park Ranger Unit 8 (Nong Mae Na).

Note: Before travelling, please check timetable at Station Masters or the Information Unit at Bangkok Station Tel. 1690 (24 hrs.).
Remark: 1 US$ = 32 Baht

Source: State Railway of Thailand

Find more information of State Railway of Thailand:

Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong Station)

Address: 1 Rongmuang Road, Rongmuang, Pathumwan, Bangkok.
Tel. 02-222-0175, 02-621-8701, 02-220-4567
Email: info@railway.co.th
Website: www.railway.co.th

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By Plane

There are daily flights between Bangkok and Phitsanulok. From Phitsanulok, tourists have to use bus services from Phitsanulok to Lomsak district at bus terminal. Furthermore,tourists can use taxi cap services directly to Lomsak district which takes about 3-4 hours. After that, they also use local taxi service to National Park Ranger Unit 8 (Nong Mae Na) similar to travelling by train.

NOK AIR

Check Flight Schedule:
Tel. 0-2628-2000 or 1318
Phitsanulok Office: 0-5530-1026-7
Website: www.nokair.com

Note:All fares are subject to change until purchased. Fares shown do not include taxes, fee and surcharge.
Remark: 1 US$ = 32 Baht

Find more information of Nok Air at Donmuang Airport, Thailand:

NOK AIR (Donmuang Airport)

Address: 222 Moo 10 Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, Sanambin, Bangkok, Thailand.
Tel. 0-2628-2000 or 1318
Website: www.nokair.com

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Find eco accommodation we love:

Home Stay (by Khon Rak Pa Nong Mae Na Community Group)

Address: Moo 6-7, T. Nong Mae Na, Khao Kho District, Petchabun 67270.
Rate: 250 THB (8 USD) per person/night.** 
**The room rate also including breakfast and dinner from the host family. Besides, there are local guides for organizing the trip at Baan Nong Mae Na to see local people’s ways of life in the village and introduce you to beautiful nature and the rich biodiversity of the forest.

Source: Khun Sompong Toomkham
             (Vice-Chairman of Khon Rak Pa Nong Mae Na Community Group)

Contact community group:

Khon Rak Pa Nong Mae Na Community Group –> MAP

Mr. Sompong Toomkham (Vice-Chairman) Tel. 081-046-2166
Mr. Adisak Fontprasert Tel. 084-8137638
Mr. Maana Meesuk Tel. 087-1986488
Address: 58 Moo 6, T. Nong Mae Na, Khao Kho District, Petchabun 67270.

Learn more on:

• How much greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are caused by your individual flight?
• How to offset your carbon footprint?
• How does the carbon offset work?

Learn more on: Eco Tourism with Unseen Freshwater Jellyfish in Thailand

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Emergency Telephone Numbers:

• Police (General Emergency Call) 191 –> www.royalthaipolice.go.th
• Tourist Police 1155 –> www.thaitouristpolice.go.th
• Highway Police 1193 –> www.highwaypolice.org
• TAT Call Center 1672 –> www.tourismthailand.org
• Marine Safety Center 1199 –> www.md.go.th

Find more on "Keep Phuket Clean: Earth Day 2010 Campaign"

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Learn more on Biodiversity and Tourism from trusted sources we love:

• International Ecotourism Society  www.ecotourism.org
• Biodiversity and Tourism Network tourism tourism.cbd.int
• United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) www.unwto.org
• UNEP’s Tourism and Environment Programme www.unep.fr/scp/tourism

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• What are the main causes of biodiversity loss?
• The Billion Tree Campaign – Growing Green
• The International Day for Biological Diversity 2011: Forest Biodiversity

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Find more Butterfly Garden Locations in Thailand:

• MAERAM ORCHID AND BUTTERFLY FARM
  3/1 Moo 1, KM 5.5 Maerim-Samoeng Road, Maerim, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  Tel: +66-(0)53-298801, +66-(0)53298802

• SIAM INSECT-ZOO & MUSEUM
  23/4 Moo 1, Maerim-Samoeng Road, T. Maeram, Maerim, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  Tel: +66-(0)-9184-8475, +66-(0)53-860807

• PHUKET BUTTERFLY GARDEN & INSECT WORLD
  71/6 Moo 5, Soi Paneung, Yaowarat Road, T. Rassada, Muang, Phuket, Thailand.
  Tel: +66-(0)-7621-0861

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Did you know that Tourism contributes about 8% of global GDP, and one in 12 jobs world-wide.

Tourism can have a variety of negative impacts on biodiversity, particularly when  there is no adequate management, overexploitation of local resources, waste and pollution, invasive alien species, infrastructure development, and greenhouse gas emissions. Tourists expects a clean environment and they will not return to polluted or degraded destinations, which will cause economic losses.

Source: Convention on Biological Diversity www.cbd.int/tourism

Did you know that wetlands, such as mangroves and river floodplains, protect human communities from natural catastrophes such as Tsunamis and floods?

Source: Convention on Biological Diversity www.cbd.int/waters

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