All photos Coke Smith
Though Thailand was in “restricted travel” mode during my summer break from Bangkok Patana School, the roads and nature hot spots were, for the most part, still very accessible, and that meant places like the Khao Yai and Kaeng Krachan national parks were wide open.
My family and I are not ones to stay put and away from nature viewing and documenting the countless species that surround us, wherever we go in this beautiful country. And the bonus of spending time in such locations is that they are mostly COVID-free and lend naturally to social distancing.
Many don’t know Thailand’s astounding biodiversity ranks in the top five of nation. With 1,076 species of birds and 264 species of mammals, it stands out for enthusiasts as one of the best places in the world to see wildlife in their natural habitat. So the Smith contingent spent nearly…
