Risking It All to Explore the Secrets of Thailand's Prehistoric Cliff Paintings!

[@andrewhyland9212]

You really don’t know how enjoyable you make my Sunday morning coffee. Brilliant video, more stunning views, great location and incredible history thrown in. Did the ancient people ever think that they would leave something behind that people would still see thousands of years later. Must admit I felt a bit of vertigo as you approached those final paintings. Thanks Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. I’m sure that they would never have guessed. I wonder if people will be watching Karl’s Thailand in thousands of years time? 😂

[@andrewmack2161]

Yet more spectacular scenery 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Andrew

[@nigelchnzl5355]

I remember that day It was hot Absolutely. Incredible place to visit. Mate Great job mate 👍

[@karlsthailand]

It was intense Nigel wasn’t it? And remember that was the second cliff we had explored that day too. Cheers buddy

[@EarthCamper]

Got chills in my legs watching you walk on that edges 😅

[@karlsthailand]

We were caught by surprise by how narrow that path was tbh. In true Thai style there was no prior warning but what a spectacular location. It made our visit. Cheers

[@Glyn69]

Real Thailand , such a peaceful area and scenery , great content as always . Will travel up to Phrae once the rainy season tales off

[@karlsthailand]

Have fun Glyn. Hope you are well. Cheers

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

Thanks Karl - what a beautiful , off the beaten path place !

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. Cheers

[@mariettathornton5924]

Another wonderful & epic hike Karl……love it❤❤❤ The images are so clear ! Thanks for sharing this awesome video 🙏🏼

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Marietta. It was good to get back there after all this time. I certainly don’t recall exploring as far as I did on this trip on my first two visits so long ago. Cheers

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

11:37 ... wow, Sam is wearing Adidas Samba , so now we know they are also good for Safari !!! Thanks for choosing ADIDAS !!! Love them, too !!!

[@karlsthailand]

Actually I am wearing Adidas as I type this reply to you AB. Keen eye for detail you have there! Cheers

[@donaldcroom1483]

well done, seeing your photos imbedded in your video shows us you have not strayed far from listening to your heart on how you want to live. as joseph campbell said. "follow your bliss".

[@karlsthailand]

For sure Donald, I haven’t lost my spirit for adventure and exploration. Cheers

[@andersbergman7241]

damn what rock formations and paintings. awesome and see. Good job boys👌

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Anders. Well worth a visit for anyone in that part of the world.

[@JBWanders73]

You weren't kidding when you said you went on a very hot day Karl!! Love that place. Errrrm 6m 40s: you should know that, as the prime caveman real estate agent in the area, I have this place listed on my books. 12k pcm and a 24k deposit but I will do a deal for cash,. Enjoyable video mate!

[@JBWanders73]

We gave the last paintings a swerve when we went as it was raining and slippy. Great to see them.

[@karlsthailand]

It was steaming Jimmy and that was the second hot cliff we had visited that day. How much? I only want it for a honeymoon!

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, spectacular location but would have been very slippery in the rain.

[@ชํานาญนันหาร-ท9ด]

I believe that Thailand has many more places like this for you to explore.

[@karlsthailand]

Indeed you are correct. Thank you

[@Samuel_J_Russell]

This was such an enjoyable day and sitting on the edge of that cliff looking over the jungle canopy was awesome. So glad that we decided to ignore the sign and take the path that was prohibited because that was definitely the highlight of this adventure. I can only assume that path was closed because it's so perilous. I didn't really appreciate how much so until I watched this video, from the perspective of the video it looks really dangerous. Great fun and I'm definitely up for more cliff based exploring in the future!

[@karlsthailand]

That last location was a great surprise to me Sam, so glad we pushed on too. But yes, it was very narrow path. I'm sure we'll do more stuff together in the future. Cheers

[@christophergale9438]

Hi Karl looks a very interesting place , great rock formations great views and amazing paintings just to think they have been there so long . Looked a bit on the hot side ☀️☀️🔥

[@karlsthailand]

It is an interesting place Chris as you say. The heat was intense and that was the second hot cliff we had explored that day too. Cheers

[@oioi5794]

The first sunset in Siam beautiful area of ubon pha team park gf took me there when we visted the city some beautiful things to see in that part of Thailand very good people 🙏🏻

[@karlsthailand]

Or is that the first sunrise? Yes, you can’t get any further East in Thailand and it was good of your girlfriend to take you there. Cheers

[@davidslowhand5172]

I've been there a couple of times, and both times it was stunning and very hot. Thanks for this video Karl, it brought back so many good memories, and to think it was once the bottom of the sea. There are some wonderful places to explore in Ubon Ratchathani, but the rock painting cliff walk must be one of the most memorable. Did you visit the mushroom rocks or the Sang Chan Waterfall, along with some of the many temples around that area?. Was the spectacular candle festival taking place while you were there? I really enjoy your hikes around the lesser known/less touristy parts of Thailand. They take me back to when I was young & fit and first discovered how wonderful Thailand really is, I look forward to watching your adventures on KZbin

[@karlsthailand]

We visited nearby Pha Sok )in my previous video) earlier the same day and Ubon Province is featured in my next video too. No, we were just too hot and tired, it was baking hot. The only time I saw the candle festival was my first visit to Ubon Ratchathani n 1989. Cheers

[@TrippyandDa]

Nice one Karl. 👏🏼 not been there for 12-15 years. My wife still has her lock screen on her phone of a picture of us together looking over the Mekong near the starting point from so many years ago ❤ Don’t remember the 4th set but do remember regretting doing the 4km loop 😰 I seem to remember something of interest on the last part of the loop?? Maybe dinosaurs footprints or something similar. We’ll have to go back again sometime 💙🇹🇭

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks for your comments. Wow, I missed some dinosaur footprints? That’s a pity. Cheers

[@ianfitton272]

Great video mate, a lot of Thais go to them cliffs to watch the sunrise above Laos. Not seen them paintimgs for about 20 + years. Cheers

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, the first time I went was with a Thai family. The trail has been extended a lot further since then Ian. I loved the 4th location. Cheers

[@slipperman59]

Most interesting watch, especially as we were listening to the sound of จั๊กจั่น on your video competing with the sound of จิ้งหรีด outside the house. Like a huge Surround-Sound experience. 😅

[@karlsthailand]

I’m impressed…you know the names for the insects, can’t say that myself. I do love the ambient sounds when I’m in that type of place. Cheers

[@slipperman59]

@@karlsthailand with a little help from my wife, of course 😊

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

Thanks for sharing Karl, very nice vid. Not sure if I could walk the last part of that trail, seems a bit narrow and scary, would make me dizzy. 🙂

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure. Yes, that final cliff trail was a bit narrow….but spectacular views. Cheers

[@thestewozshow7042]

I'm out of breath watching it pal but it looked amazing

[@karlsthailand]

That was the second hot cliff top we had visited that day Steve, it was a steamer. Hope you are well in Kampot buddy

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@karlsthailand all good pal loving Kampot, ey they got a new ferry Sihanoukville to Trad opening in two weeks

[@karlsthailand]

@thestewozshow7042 Can’t be faster than the road surely?

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@karlsthailand 3hrs they say but no idea on the price

[@anthonydavies5006]

But hairy that pal. Scared of heights but fancy seeing it.

[@karlsthailand]

It was a bit narrow at the end Ant….definitely single file on that stretch. Cheers buddy

[@jonhobson3592]

Wii ok w that looks a great walk 🚶‍♀️ but in parts a bit narrow 😅

[@karlsthailand]

I did enjoy the walk, the section under the cliff was very well shaded but the narrow sections wouldn’t be for everyone lol. Thanks

[@jonhobson3592]

@@karlsthailand for sure , how far is it approx km from Ubon R ?

[@karlsthailand]

@jonhobson3592 It’s 96 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani. There’s a Google Maps link in the video description

[@jonhobson3592]

@@karlsthailand ok oh yeah thanks I not look 🫣

[@rickmccann4016]

"99 bottles of beer on the wall".

[@MarkSantaCruz]

Do not climb the cliff lol. You would need some special equipment to help you get up that...Beautiful views of Laos there Karl. I was hoping a stray would join in the hike, but not this time.

[@karlsthailand]

Good point Mark, it happens on so many of my hikes. Cheers

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Are the paintings protected by razor wire?

[@karlsthailand]

They’re certainly well protected compared to other places I’ve been to in Thailand but it’s nothing compared to say Stonehenge. I didn’t notice any razor wire but it’s possible. Cheers

[@onshortnotice9600]

Don't take such huge risks Karl. Do you have a death wish or what???

[@karlsthailand]

It’s just regular tourism in Thailand, they didn’t even see the need for any warnings my signs. Cheers

[@mythai9593]

I see there's no Thai's there 😊. My wife went to Stonehenge and wasn't impressed, its just a bunch of rocks 😅.

[@karlsthailand]

It was a hot day and the locals are too smart lol. Your wife had a point about Stonehenge lol. Even more so considering that it’s like Fort Knox trying to get anywhere near it these days. Cheers

[@Chaichanaxxx]

Have a good trip sir 🙏🏻💕💯🇹🇭🫶🏻🥊

[@karlsthailand]

Thank you very much