The
Royal Thai Army has opened up its hitherto offlimits training
camps to visitors, offering both sporting activities such
as riding, golf, and sharp-shooting, and adventurous activities
modelled on military basis training.
Activities including rock climbing, jungle trekking and
survival courses are available at the units listed here.
All are supervised by qualified and experienced Army men.
Participants must be physically fit. Fees vary but arrangements
must be made in advance. For more information, contact the
Royal Thai Army's Tourism Promotion Working Committee, tel:
0 2297 5715-8. Fax: 0 2682 8702.
Mengrai Maharaj Camp
Muang District, Chiang Rai
Tel: 0 5374 4218
Activities: Tower jump from 34 feet. For groups of 100 or
more.
Pratu Pha Special Warfare Training
Camp
40 Moo 4, Ban Dong, Mae Moh District, Lampang
Tel: 0 5322 5941-2 ext 3387
Activities: One-day and two-day military-style jungle trek.
Hiking to a limestone cliff with the largest collection
of prehistoric paintings ever discovered in Thailand, believed
to be 3,000-5,000 years old. Transfers to and from Lampang
train station available.
Army Pack Division
Ban Don Kaew, Mae Rim District, Chiang
Mai
Tel: 0 5329 7478
Activities: Hiking and camping for groups of 10-50. Scenic
hiking trains are covered on foot and on mule and horseback.
Food and lodgings (bungalow or tent) are provided for a
small fee.
Sri Song Rak Camp
Muang District, Loei Tel:042811939-41 ext2152 Activities:
Tower jumping from 34 feet.
Ekathotsarot Camp
Muang District, Phitsanulok
Tel: 055245046-51 ext 3650 Activities: Tower jump from 34
feet.
Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
Khao Cha-ngok, Nakhon
Nayok
Tel: 0 3739 3010-4 ext 62960-1
Activities: Bike tour, inland canoeing, hiking and camping,
rock and artificial cliff climbing. Food and accommodation
(barracks type to air-conditioned suites) provided at reasonable
rates.
Army Special Warfare Training Centre
Muang District, Lop
Buri
Tel: 0 36412192
Activities: Military-style jungle trekking for groups of
30-60. Tower jump from 34 feet for groups of 30 or more.
Parachute from balloon. Jungle survival demonstration, for
groups of 30 or more. Pistol shooting course.
Khao Chon Kai Military Training
Camp
Khao Chon Kai, Kanchanaburi
Tel: 0 3458 9237
Activities: Walk rally, tower jump, camping, jungle survival
demonstration, for groups of 30 or more.
Navamindrajini Camp
Ban Suan, Muang District, Chon
Buri
Tel: 0 3828 6881
Activities: Military-style jungle trekking. Pistol shooting
course.
Aphai Borirak Camp
Sri Nakharin Sub-district, Phattalung
Tel: 0 7461 1641
Activities: Obstacle course modelled on Reserve Officers
Training Course and comprising 12 stations. For groups of
100 or more.
Sichon Special Warfare Training
Camp
Sichon District, Nakhon
Si Thammarat
Tel: 0 531 2739
Activities: Soft adventure programme consisting of tower
jumping, artificial cliff scaling, jungle survival training,
firearm training, obstacle course, jungle trekking and camp
fire.
Ingkayuth Boriharn Camp
Nong Jik District, Pattani
Tel: 0 73431434,
073431443,07343339 ext 4311
Activities: Tower jump from 34 feet. For groups of 15 or
more. Make reservation at least a day ahead.
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