Thailand
I enjoyed an eerie night drive and walk through the jungle here when staying with Thai friends. Sadly we weren't lucky with seeing any big game - just two rabbits, a deer and a bat - but other tourists said they encountered dozens of elephants the night before.
We pre-booked the services of an armed park ranger who we picked up at the entrance gate, which meant we could get out of the car and wander off into the darkness.
Only three hours by bus from Bangkok and a world away if you need to breathe clean air while waiting for visas etc. Lots of birds, gibbons, and elephants if you're lucky.
Three hours by air con public bus heading in the Korat direction.
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