2025 Thailand Nature Photography Workshop
(January 5th – 15th, 2025 / January 16th – 26th, 2025)
with Award-winning conservationist/nature photographer, Noppadol Paothong
With more than 1,000 species of birds and butterflies and hundreds of species of mammals, amphibians, or reptiles, Thailand rain forest is truly a paradise for nature/wildlife photographers.
During this 11-day workshop, we will visit Khao Yai National Park to explore a vast diversity of wildlife from elephant, gibbon, birds, and iconic hornbills of Thailand. Khao Yai is one of the best national parks in Thailand for visitors where it is relatively easy to see some impressive wildlife.
At Bung Boraphet, the largest freshwater lake in Thailand, we will photograph many species of water birds on a boat. Almost 200 species of animals and plants have been found in the area.
This workshop also includes a 4-day photo excursion to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
This beautiful mountainous province will be filled with many flowers during this time and will provide many opportunities to photograph migratory birds and also year-round species that are unique in the area.
This workshop will offer you wonderful opportunities to photograph not only a variety of wildlife but also a rich culture of Thailand.
And you will come back with many memorable photographs, enhanced photography skills, and new perspectives to capture nature/wildlife.
Check out my blog post on 2024 Thailand workshops (on the right)!
2025 Workshop Dates
- Group 1: January 5th – 15th, 2025
- Group 2: January 16th – 26th, 2025
Number of Participants:
- Five maximum (Three minimum)
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What’s Included in the Workshop
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- In-depth coaching in the field / photo learning sessions by Noppadol Paothong
- 11 nights lodging throughout the workshop*
- All meals / refreshment (incl. coffee, snacks, fruits)
- Transportation
- All national parks entrance fees and other access fees
- Sunrise / sunset cruise tours at Bung Boraphet
- Local English-speaking guide(s)
*Your accommodation at a hotel in Bangkok (Day 1 & Day 10) will be single occupancy. Your accommodation from Day 2-9 will be double occupancy. — Please let me know if you prefer to have your own room for an additional fee of $400.
What’s NOT Included in the Workshop
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- Your flights between home and Bangkok/Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Airline fees / passport expenses / personal expenses
- Travel / medical emergency insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any additional tours, activities, etc., not expressly mentioned in the workshop
- Any additional night’s accommodation
- Gratuities / tips to guides, drivers, lodging staff (not required/optional)
- Laundry service
Workshop Schedule (Group 1)
(1/5-1/15, 2025)
Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok. Meet and greet & workshop introduction/orientation
Days 2-4: Khao Yai National Park: birds / wildlife / butterflies photo opportunities
Days 5: Photographing Sarus Crane
Day 6-7: Bung Boraphet: Waterbirds excursion
Day 8-11: Chiang Mai: birds / wildlife excursion (end of workshop)
Day 12: Participants flying out from Chiang Mai to home
The schedule may be rearranged / modified depending on the weather, unforeseen circumstances, or for better photography opportunities.
Workshop Schedule (Group 2)
(1/16-1/26, 2025)
Day 1: Arrive in Chiang Mai. Meet and greet & workshop introduction/orientation
Days 2-5: Chiang Mai: birds / wildlife excursion
Days 6: Leaving Chiang Mai to Bung Boraphet
Day 7: Bung Boraphet: Waterbirds excursion
Day 8: Photographing Sarus Crane
Day 9-11: Khao Yai National Park: birds / wildlife / butterflies photo opportunities (end of workshop)
Day 12: Participants flying out from Bangkok to home
Registration
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- Due to the difficulty of arranging logistics in an international trip, 40% of the workshop fee is due (by check) when you sign up. The remaining balance must be paid in full by the end of November, 2024.
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- You can register by emailing your name and contact information at [email protected] and sending a deposit (40% of the workshop fee), payable to Noppadol Paothong Photography to the following address. – Noppadol Paothong Photography, LLC, P.O.Box 7801, Columbia, MO 65205
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- Cancellation: A cancellation notice must be received 120 days prior to the workshop to get a refund minus $500 administration fee
*To keep myself and participants safe and healthy as well as streamlining the process of acquiring destination venues and accommodations, we are asking that all workshop participants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
**This workshop has commercial general liability coverage.
This unique workshop will fill quickly.
Contact us as soon as possible.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Refer to the Checklist below to see if this workshop is the right fit for you.
Checklist
These questions are the qualities that will ensure that this workshop is the right fit for you.
- I have no health issue that might interfere with my daily activities.
- I can walk with my photographic equipment for 1/2 – 2 miles (at the most) per day.
- I can tolerate warm tropical climate (75-85F).
- I have more than a beginner’s knowledge and experience with digital cameras (not point & shoot cameras) and photo equipment and can use them effectively.
- I love learning and taking advice to help improve my photographic skills.
- I love traveling, enjoy being outdoors, and experiencing new things.
- I enjoy trying new ethic foods and can tolerate mild spices (not extreme spicey).
- I get along with people and enjoy a new company.