A MILLION Thais Can’t be Wrong!

Between late January and late March every year up to a million Thais make this pilgrimage up a mountain. What’s the attraction? Could a million Thai people a year be wrong? เขาคิชฌกูฏ
In this video a friend and myself make the mystical and enchanting journey…the hard way!
What we found left a positive impression on us, a huge window into the very real, spiritual side of Thailand and helped us to understand why this place is such a draw to so many.
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[@durian2193]

Im not sure what's more impressive. The mountain, the HDR quality of the video or Karl's superb Thai skills!!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Durian, I enjoy being able to communicate with the locals to a decent level. Glad you appreciate the technical quality too

[@poorlybuffalo555]

That parrot looked like the real Macaw...55

[@itsOnMARS2023]

I love the way Thais are able to blend nature and construction very well, it doesnt seem to detract from the nature.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, they are great at building to make the most of natural features. Cheers

[@knowledgeforyou2024]

Thank for trip , Guys 😍😍🍻🍻👍👍✔✔

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure KNOW THAI

[@jenya0602]

Thank you Karl, insightful inspiration!

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure LD, thanks

[@thepepemia]

What no tigers ? Great video thou , love your enthusiasm. Making me wanting to go when I come over to Thailand in a few weeks .

[@karlsthailand]

No tigers unfortunately, wouldn’t that have made the video? Thanks and it’s well worth the effort

[@supernanny82]

Yet Another Brilliant Video Karl Take Care xxxx

[@Pattaya2024]

Great video karl see you in 5 weeks mate

[@karlsthailand]

That’s great Chris, see you then

[@mariettathornton5924]

Another awesome video Karl!!! iPhones sure capture great video footages! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Marietta, yes, high end cameras are better in some situations but the places I tend to visit I just want point and shoot simplicity. I do understand photography but don’t want to be thing apertures and shutter speeds when I’m one handed going up a ladder. Thanks for your comment

[@donjordan8174]

Wow! The bells were awesome… you’ve gone on very interesting hikes … Thanks for sharing..

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers, my pleasure Don

[@helen9543]

Thanks for making the trip!

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Helen, thanks for your comment

[@paulharrison25]

Another great video, don't blame you for getting the songthaew back

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Paul, actually it was always the plan.

[@KohYaoYai]

Just found your channel through Thairish Times. Great work! Thanks for sharing your trips. Your Thai skills are simply amazing 👍🏼 Hope I will get to this point one day.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. I really enjoyed that interview with Pete at Thairish Times. It’s good to know that people are still watching it. I hope you enjoy my content and good luck with your Thai

[@JasonVerney]

I love the reds/orange in this: Firstly with Sunee at the start, the cloth later on, the red-like road track itself and even Gareth's shirt! Cool video again Karl!

[@karlsthailand]

It was indeed a very colourful affair but the atmosphere was what left an impression upon me. Something that didn’t make too much sense on a logical level was elevated by all the people on a common cause. Hope you are well, we can grab a coffee soon

[@antonioperezosorio7647]

Anyone who goes to Thailand, and don't want to spend crazy money, have plenty of options to have a great time doing great and different stuff like you. Thanks for sharing. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless you👍🏿.

[@karlsthailand]

That’s very true Antonio but sometimes people just don’t have the time to travel to remote places, especially Olof they only have 2 weeks holiday

[@paulquick8670]

Very interesting, Karl. Thank you. 🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Paul

[@nigelchnzl5355]

Good video mate 👍 love at mate love your work mate

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks again Nigel

[@dantheman3830]

Fantastic Karl. Really well done to both of you.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Dan, hope you are well?

[@dantheman3830]

@@karlsthailand everything going well Karl. Been in Pattaya for about 8 weeks. Trying to keep out of the bars. Sometimes I’m more successful than others.

[@MalMilligan]

Some magnificent trees growing on the path you took up... reminded me of the ones at Angkor Wat. Anotehr great trek Karl !! Thanks for filming this.

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Mal, thanks for your comment

[@christophergale9438]

Nice one again ,that looked really hot walking up there. Loved the sedan chair 555 , bet that beer tasted great.🍺

[@karlsthailand]

It was tough and hot Chris…..and I wished, but I never got that beer!

[@simonstait9451]

Great video Karl I did that trail with my wife, but used the pick up trucks both ways. One of the best days of my life, and I’ve had many great days on my travels. Your video brought back great memories like seeing the bells and the red cloth area and then, that exciting ride down the mountain road.

[@karlsthailand]

I’m glad that my video triggered some good memories for you Simon. Tbh I never knew what I would make of it with so May people doing the hike but it was worth it for the atmosphere alone

[@andersbergman7241]

It was fun to watch. Too bad you had cloudy weather. Well filmed Kalle 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Anders, the weather at least kept it cool near the top

[@TrippyandDa]

Great trek Karl. Did you know that the ultimate goal is to reach the top 7 or 9 years in a row. (Wife can’t remember which 🤔) Another one on our list of to do’s. Great work as usual 👌🏻

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks to you both….I’ll be back their next year for sure

[@JBWanders73]

Enjoyed that Karl. Bit busy for me (like Tham Nakhi) but very impressive nonetheless. Love the geezer who said there was no water... there's always one haha.

[@karlsthailand]

It’s funny Jim, the atmosphere isn’t because you really believe in much of it, it’s just the ambience of the place and the feeling of everyone being on a common cause. I knew it would be crowded but it was better than I expected all the same

[@wynn2343]

Great video 🌳😀😲💪👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much @a

[@Dutchy695]

You guys are very fit and acclimatized which is a must to hike in that heat. I was in Pattaya last month for four weeks and the heat was debilitating to say the least. Good work guys!

[@karlsthailand]

It was intensely hot Dutchy and you never get totally used to it. It’s never going to be easy walking the whole route. Thanks

[@Brakehill]

That seemed like one of the more exhausting treks karl, but always worth it. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

It was totally worth it Paul, the atmosphere there was something to experience. Thanks

[@kennyb4511]

you done it again ..briliant karl ..kenny b nottingham

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks again Kenny

[@roygoad2870]

The day I went to this beautiful site one of the vehicles unfortunately had a serious accident riding up the access road and turned over, one person died 😢. It’s much easier to take one of the trucks to the main first section, then the rest on foot which takes about 1 or 2 hours. I’am 71 and managed to get to the very top, it’s well worth doing but you must be fit!

[@karlsthailand]

I made my most recent Khao Khichakut video two or three days afterwards. Yes, a real tragedy but some of those drivers the year before were really pushing thing speed wise. Thank you

[@arrukkikrina2755]

I used to go up there it's very tiring But it's worth the adventure.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment Arruk

[@driedekker]

I did that trip back in early 2019

[@karlsthailand]

It’s a firm Thai favourite and one I’ve been meaning to do for ages.

[@donaldcroom1483]

towards the end i realized i had noticed not any sign of class, people of different economics or whatever that creates separation w people. everybody all together and that was very inspiring.

[@donaldcroom1483]

with one excetion. the lady in the chair being carried up the mountain. what was her story? the expression on her face suggested entitlement to be waited on. my first impression was she was too old and crippled to walk up.

[@karlsthailand]

There was definitely the feeling of being on a common cause. I’d been aware of this particular pilgrimage for a few years and wanted to vlog it last year but many people abandoned it that year because the entry requirements were just too stringent for people to be bothered with. It was back to normal this year. The lady being carried up seemed quite pleasant and didn’t mind the attention. People can be carried up for a price ( I never bothered asking how much). So it’s just a service people can pay for regardless of class.

[@penseepensee8434]

❤ it 👏👏👏

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks

[@heavyd9154]

THX

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Heavy D

[@samfromcanada]

A very solemn trip, eh Uncle Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Khao Khitchakut? Solemn? I found it quite uplifting to be honest, to see so many people making the effort to reach the top of the mountain even if I couldn’t quite work out by what process the place had come to be seen as being so special apart from it’s natural beauty. Thanks

[@michaelstuart8775]

Wonderful abit like Scotland but 40 degrees hotter Krap Pom

[@karlsthailand]

You are right Michael, sometimes there are similarities. I love hiking Scotland but I’d rather sweat than freeze, and those midges…….

[@michaelstuart8775]

Agree Khun Karl

[@eyalraz-i9y]

very exciting day,what is the name of the place?

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. It’s called Khao Khitchakut. Here’s a Google Maps link for you Khao Khitchakut National Park [phone] maps.app.goo.gl/ByA6YDDcvTSDELYx7?g_st=ic

[@villagefarang]

I am a big fan of Thai nature but not the over commercialization of some sites and those announcements which run on a loop. Give me a quiet mountain trail any day. Still that forest of red flags would make a great photo opportunity.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, Thais certainly don’t mind a bit of noise, even up a mountain lol. It is a bit commercial but it’s colourful and we enjoyed it. And yes it was photogenic

[@kcl2862]

The old man said the truth , they weren’t for sale. He is very literal in his answer and old may be why

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, strictly speaking he was right

[@donaldcroom1483]

i wondered bt that guy. maybe prejudiced, didn’t want to serve a “white guy”? i would hv thought karl’s ability to speak the language would hv broken thru that barrier!

[@greedisgood3]

Karl--One of the best ones of your modern age vids. Well done. (Get rid of the youngster he's way to fit ! :-))

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers John. I actually enjoyed being with someone who could keep up with me or more lol. He is probably one of the fittest people I know though.

[@stevejames4380]

Can we have a live q and a

[@karlsthailand]

It’s funny you should say that, I was just thinking it’s been a while. I’ll try to arrange a livestream for one evening next week (probably Thursday). I’ll make a post in my community section (you should be get a notification if you’ve clicked the notification’bell’)when I have decided.

[@rebellion6331]

damn Gareth looks like a STRONG dude

[@karlsthailand]

He is indeed, very fit

[@radleysmith7528]

Suppised no brake pad repair guys set up on that ⛰ 🚙🚙

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, someone’s missed that opportunity haven’t they? Lol