Field Trip – Tha Wang Sai Community Forest, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

Tha Wang Sai is a remnant, lowland, sloping plain from north to south and deciduous forest in a central agricultural production area in, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Northeastern Thailand. Soil is pretty much sandy clay in most parts of the forest, and well-drained. The forest land area is as big as 55 ha as forested area, and it is under community forest management in order to stop further land encroachment. The climate of this field visit site is tropical seasonal monsoon. There are totally 3 villages around the forest i.e. Ban Tha Wang Sai (Moo 2), Baan Buayong (Moo 17), Ban Wang Phai (Moo 21).

     

  

   

Tentative Program

07:00 AM              Leave from AIT

10:30 AM              Reach Lecture Hall of Community Forest

10:30 AM              Lecture from Chairman of Community Forest

12:00 PM               Lunch Break

01:00 PM               Free time to explore forest area

02:30 PM               Leave from Community Forest

03:00 PM               Stop at TOSCANA Valley

03:30 PM               Leave from TOSCAN Valley

06:30 PM               Reach AIT

Field Trip Registration

Use the following link to register for field trip
https://goo.gl/forms/MRy7ndFVs7KQFVT72

Cost of Field Trip:

1500 Thai Baht (Includes Transportation & Food)

Things to bring:

  • Umbrella/Rain coat,
  • Hat or cap,
  • Sun screen

(Water, snacks and insect repellant will be provided during trip)

Important Note

If the field trips do not meet the minimum number of 30 participants, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel the activity. On cancellation of Field Trip Secretariat will contact you.