About Khlong Kruea Wai Wildlife Sanctuary
Khlong Kruea Wai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Kaeng Hang Maeo District, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Established to conserve lowland and hill evergreen forest and wildlife of the Cardamom Mountains foothills, it forms part of the Eastern Forest Complex. The sanctuary protects diverse flora and fauna including mammals, birds and reptiles. Access is restricted and managed by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation for conservation and research purposes.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, strictly protected forest landscape of evergreen and mixed deciduous forest, streams and watershed areas. The sanctuary is not developed as a general tourist attraction and public access requires prior permission from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. There are ranger stations and basic forest trails but no extensive visitor facilities. With permission, visitors may observe forest scenery, birds and wildlife under supervision, primarily for nature study and conservation education.
Key highlights
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Protected evergreen and mixed deciduous forest in the foothills of the Cardamom Mountains
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Part of the Eastern Forest Complex conservation corridor
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Habitat for diverse mammals, birds and reptiles