Adventure with the Army in Thailand

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The Royal Thai Army has opened up its hitherto offlimits training camps to visitors, offering both sporting activities such as riding, golf, and sharp-shooting, and adventurous activities modelled on military basis training. Activities including rock climbing, jungle trekking and survival courses are available at the units listed here. All are supervised by qualified and experienced Army men. Participants must be physically fit. Fees vary but arrangements must be made in advance. For more information, contact the Royal Thai Army's Tourism Promotion Working Committee, tel: 0 2297 5715-8. Fax: 0 2682 8702. Note: When making international calls to Thailand, add 66 and omit the leading 0. For more details on telephone services, turn to page 15. Mengrai Maharaj Camp Muang District, Chiang Rai Tel: 0 5374 4218 Activities: Tawerjump from 34 feet. For groups of 100 or more. Pratu Pha Special Warfare Training Camp 40 Moo 4, Ban Dong, Mae Moh District, Lampang Tel: 0 5322 5941-2 ext 3387 Activities: One-day and two-day military-style jungle trek. Hiking to a limestone cliff with the largest collection of prehistoric paintings ever discovered in Thailand, believed to be 3,000-5,000 years old. Transfers to and from Lampang train station available. Army Pack Division Ban Don Kaew, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Tel: 0 5329 7478 Activities: Hiking and camping for groups of 10-50. Scenic hiking trains are covered on foot and on mule and horseback. Food and lodgings (bungalow or tent) are provided for a small fee.

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Sri Song Rak Camp Muang District, Loci Tel: 0 4281 1939-41 ext 2152 Activities: Tower jumping from 34 feet. Ekathotsarot Camp Muang District, Phitsanulok Tel: 0 5524 5046-51 ext 3650 Activities: Tower jump from 34 feet. Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Khao Cha-ngok, Nakhon Nayok Tel: 0 3739 3010-4 ext 62960-1 Activities: Bike tour, inland canoeing, hiking and camping, rock and artificial cliff climbing. Food and accommodation (barracks type to air-conditioned suites) provided at reasonable rates. Army Special Warfare Training Centre Muang District, Lop Buri Tel: 0 3641 2192 Activities: Military-style jungle trekking for groups of 30-60. Tower jump from 34 feet for groups of 30 or more. Parachute from balloon. Jungle survival demonstration, for groups of 30 or more. Pistol shooting course. Khao Chon Kai Military Training Camp Khao Chon Kai, Kanchanaburi Tel: 0 3458 9237 Activities: Walk rally, tower jump, camping, jungle survival demonstration, for groups of 30 or more. Navamindrajini Camp Ban Suan, Muang District, Chon Bun Tel: 0 3828 6881 Activities: Military-style jungle trekking. Pistol shooting course. Aphai Borirak Camp Sri Nakharin Sub-district, Phattalung Tel: 0 7461 1641 Activities: Obstacle course modelled on Reserve Officers Training Course and comprising 12 stations. For groups of 100 or more. Sichon Special Warfare Training Camp Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Tel: 0 531 2739 Activities: Soft adventure programme consisting of towerjumping, artificial cliff scaling, jungle survival training, firearm training, obstacle course, jungle trekking and camp fire. Ingkayuth Boriharn Camp Nong Jik District, Pattani Tel: 0 7343 1434, 0 7343 1443, 0734 3339 ext 4311 Activities: Tower jump from 34 feet. For groups of 15 or more. Make reservation at least a day ahead.

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