Wildlife
study at Nhong Thung Thong Wildlife Sanctuary
 Nhong
Thung Thong was designated a wildlife sanctuary in December
1985. The sanctuary covers almost 18,475 rai, and encompasses
basins separated by several swamps. There are five major swamps
for the main inhabitants of birds and water animals in the
sanctuary. The largest is Nhong Thung Thong with an area of
2,500 rai. The most familiar residents to be found within
the sanctuary include monkeys, chevrotains, otters, jungle
fowls, civet cats, and mongoose. It is also a great spot for
bird lovers as the sanctuary is a home to over 70 kinds of
bird species. These birds mostly migrate from freezing climates
to escape from the cold weather. The peak season when numerous
species of birds gather in the sanctuary is during October
and March.
One
can use the Surat Thani - Na Sahn route or Highway 4009. At
Km 18 make a right to enter the Asia highway. You get to the
sanctuary after another six km.
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