First-time birding trip to Northern Thailand - Jan/Feb 2024

[xelas]

Really enjoyed reading your trip report, Peter. Obviously January is a better time to visit Thailand, no smoke in the air. And next time we will also stay longer at each location, like you wisely did. The m3/4 sensor did a great job, but obviously it was in the hands of an experienced photographer.

[PeterHG]

2 hours ago, michael-ibk said:

Thanks for a really enjoyable report Peter! I'm happy you could go and had a good time there.

Thanks, Michael, we certainly did!

[PeterHG]

17 minutes ago, xelas said:

Really enjoyed reading your trip report,

Thank you @xelasand many thanks also for your invaluable tips which were a great help in preparing for our trip!

[TonyQ]

An excellent report, great photos and useful practical information.

Thank you for posting

[Zim Girl]

Pleased you were able to go in the end and have such a great time, Peter.

Beautiful pictures of all the birds.

Love the gorgeous sunset at the end.

[pedro maia]

Great trip Peter, nice bords and top photo quality as usual.

[Kitsafari]

this got buried so far down that I almost missed finishing it up. Thanks for sharing all your lovely shots of the birds, and recommendations of places to stay. Herman and I have never thought of self-driving before in Thailand but you and @xelas have proven one can do it. we usually prefer to be driven so that we can relax and enjoy the views or take a snooze. Doi INthanon is always busy but the walk into the forest was really nice. 

Bt6000 for 2 of you for half a day seems reasonable. As a comparison, my trip to Thailand in March cost about Bt9500 a day but this included all meals, accommodation, guide and transport.