28 August 2026

Thailand Guide and Binturong Advice?

Hi everyone,

I will be in Bangkok in February and wanted to do a relatively short side trip to look for Binturong. I know there are reports of Binturong relatively close to Bangkok in Khao Yai National Park. Does anyone have any info they can share on seeing Binturong in this area (or elsewhere starting from Bangkok)? Are the chances decent with a good guide or is it a long shot?

Also – if anyone has a recommendation for a good local guide operating from Bangkok that would be fantastic.

Thanks everyone!

-Andrew

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Andrew McKinley
I’m a wildlife lover and professional ecologist based in Ottawa (Canada). I have an interest in mammals but also other vertebrates including fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. I’ve been travelling and searching for wild animals throughout the world since 2006 and I have experience in most of the world’s major ecoregions, although there are still many places and species that I want to see! In recent years I’ve been organizing a couple of focused wildlife trips each year, in addition to casual trips with family where I look for wildlife opportunistically. I’m interested in joining expeditions and/or having others join trips that I organize. In addition to mammals, I’m happy to spend time looking for other vertebrates when the opportunity arises. I’m also a scuba diver/snorkeler and can combine terrestrial trips with underwater excursions. I’m always up for a challenge and am eager to consider expedition style experiences targeting difficult species. I have a PhD in Biology and my academic background is primarily in fish ecology. I currently work as a Registered Professional Biologist and run my own ecology consulting company. I’ve worked professionally in Australia, Panama, and across Canada.
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  • 28 August 2026
    Jon Hall

    Hi Andrew. Fruiting figs in Khao Yai used to give you a reasonable chance for Binturong. I don’t remember if anyone sees them in Kaeng Krachan which is a bit closer to Bangkok and a great park. For guiding talk to Wild Encounter Thailand. I can give you the details if you cannot find them.

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