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About isantraveller

I have been in and around North-East Thailand for more years than I can recall. I now live here permanently. I have travelled in 32 countries on 3 continents (Europe, Asia, Africa) so I am a bit of a traveller.

Shooting Thai Monkeys

Posted on November 26, 2014 by isantraveller

If you have a camera, no matter the type, and an eye for photography, then Phana, Thailand is calling you.  This small village of 2,000 is tucked away far from the tourism industry (about 650 KM from Bangkok) and hosts … Continue reading →

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A Day in Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana

Posted on November 14, 2014 by isantraveller

Thai Monkey Forest | Just another WordPress.com site<!– The Phana Monkey Project has been working with several people in Phana to carry out the forest survey that is part of a project initiated by Mahidol University at their Amnat Charoen campus. … Continue reading →

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Activity in the Forest: Page update

Posted on November 4, 2014 by isantraveller

Why do these five monkeys appear on the recently updated page ACTIVITY in the FOREST? Visit the page to find out.  

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Help in the forest

Posted on October 11, 2014 by isantraveller

The forest has been surveyed for several months past by a local group organised by Mahidol University, Amnat Charoen campus. The work has relied heavily on a science teacher at Phana Suksa School who has brought some of her students … Continue reading →

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Welcome in Phana

Posted on October 3, 2014 by isantraveller

I boarded a plane in Johannesburg, South Africa not knowing what to expect.  Would the placement be legitimate, could I possibly be kidnapped upon disembarking the plane, would I be sleeping amongst mice and snakes? A lot of questions streamed … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana

Posted on August 15, 2014 by isantraveller

Don Chao Poo Forest, in Phana, Amnat Charoen Province, is regularly described as a ‘magical’ place. Residents of Phana who regard the forest as the home of the village’s guardian spirit, might not find this surprising. The forest itself may … Continue reading →

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Monkey on Tour

Posted on August 6, 2014 by isantraveller

Thai Monkey Forest | Just another WordPress.com site<!– For the second year running a monkey (this monkey?) has visited our house THE DAY WE LEFT for England, with the intention of eating our last mango. Last year he succeeded. This … Continue reading →

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Trees and Bees

Posted on May 20, 2014 by isantraveller

Contibuted by Pensri Mahanil Whiting In April 2014 we found 8 beehives in Don Chao Poo Forest. It started when James, Pensri and some of her relatives went to Don Chao Poo to GPS map the location of the Yang … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Bark

Posted on May 18, 2014 by isantraveller

Contributed by James Carruthers I was leaving the forest recently, when out of nowhere there was an eruption of noise accompanied by almost every monkey in sight marauding with purpose towards the road. Having never experienced such intense energy produced … Continue reading →

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Surveying the forest

Posted on April 1, 2014 by isantraveller

Mahidol University (Amnatcharoen post-graduate campus) has been running an ambitious project under the patronage of the Crown Princess. The aim of the project is to conserve what is left of the forests in Isan, North-east Thailand; and the starting points … Continue reading →

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