Snakes and Giant Lizards-The Thailand Only Locals See 4K

I live in rural Central Thailand and get to see aspects of Thailand that Thailand only locals see 4K. On my daily walks I regularly see giant Monitor Lizards and snakes, even deady cobras.
For a while now I have taken pictures and videos of the interesting and beautiful things that I see while on my walks. I have put them all together for this video which covers everything from authentic Thai rural life to stunning scenes of nature and yes...snakes and giant lizards.
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[@andrewhyland9212]

This popped up today Karl. Absolutely loved it. Love the nature. Every day you see something different where my wife comes from. Whole variety of snakes, water monitors, scorpions, crabs, different birds and an albino squirrel. Great video.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. That video waqs just a collection of clips I had taken on my walks, many of them before I had even started this channel. Cheers

[@MisterMitchMM]

Very pleasant walk Karl. Thank you for sharing this slice of paradise. All the best. Mitch 🙏

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks MisterMitch, hopefully it will be your paradise too soon.

[@thaitraveller9756]

Enjoy life

[@escapewithus7892]

Great video mate always a pleasure watching your stuff

[@karlsthailand]

Have you set up a new channel or just just deleted some old videos? I'm subbed anyway mate.

[@Autourdumonde1]

Amazing new video Karl. Your adventures in Thailand are always super cool. Have a nice week end. 👍👍🚶😀

[@karlsthailand]

Thank you Autour du monde. You have a nice weekend too

[@baldybrian]

another great vid, Karl. Rural life is so tranquil.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Brian, quite please how it worked out as it was such a hotchpotch of pictures and short clips.

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Loved this. Especially how you faced down the pack of dogs. It's no use running from them and the sunsets were amazing. Thanks.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Greg. Those dogs were a pain. I swear me walking past was the highlight of their day lol. Cheers

[@nautsirius]

I loved this video, thank you for sharing it Karl!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Arik, the video was put together using bits and pieces I recorded over a few years, I think it all went together quite well, glad you enjoyed it.

[@karltraveldude7817]

Nice views from inside the natural Thailand . Thank you Karl , enjoy and stay safe !

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Karl

[@chrish8903]

Great clips Karl. Your appreciation for everyday life is infectious.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Chris, I've never lost that feeling of everything being so different here even 34 years later.

[@thaitraveller9756]

Just enjoy life

[@dariuss8777]

Wow I was scared for a second with that huge dogpack coming at you

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, they made quite a noise between them didn't they, luckily "All bark and no bite" as we say in the UK

[@thaitraveller9756]

The dogs are a big problem in the village l live in Thailand Not so much in day there mainly asleep but at night they go round in packs go past them on a bike they will have a go But generally dogs ok if there treated right but alot of people don't look after and they become semi wild Done vlogs on them myself I'm a bit of an animal lover it's a shame to see

[@misterkwai]

This video just popped in my youtube feed. Love it! :)

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and hope you like my other content

[@antonfenech]

Great video, really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Anton

[@DJR382]

Awesome scenes and views Karl ... An opportunity to see a different view of Thailand I never see before .... "Isaan jet skis" :) Cheers, Dave

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks DJ, it's just what they look like isn't it?

[@thaitraveller9756]

There's some great places up north everyday different

[@Phucket24]

Absolutely fascinating video it’s so captivating your videos

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Brian, feedback like yours keeps me going

[@markdumbrell2618]

Nice one Karl, I like the way you say ‘probably harmless’ 😂😂 You’re a crazy farang. 😂

[@karlsthailand]

Snakes really don't bother me so long as I know they are there. I've had a huge King Cobra cross a road 4ft in front of me before, I was just annoyed that I never managed to get it on video lol

[@jamesabroad8589]

Enjoyed this Karl. Showing a side to Thailand not often seen. Should do more of these for sure. All the best.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks James, I guess most of these sights must be familiar to you too. I always get decent responses to my more down to earth videos.........but I keep getting drawn to more adventurous destinations lol

[@malin5468]

Stunningly beautiful views. Thanks for sharing.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Malin, yes rural Thailand can be very beautiful

[@dydiaries56]

Enjoyed the different look on Thailand 👍 thank for sharing

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Daniel. I wanted to do something with all the bits and pieces I had from all my walks

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

I could watch that all day - loved it.

[@karlsthailand]

It didn't turn out too bad did it considering it was a collection of short clips taken over a few years? Glad you liked it

[@shinertom142]

Wow!! Some scary sights there Karl, but brilliantly filmed 👍🙏✌️

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Thomas, just parts of every day life in some places

[@jons564]

Great video carl thanks

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks for the feedback Jon, glad that you enjoyed it

[@davidthomas5679]

Cool video, I really enjoy taking walks in the woods and river close to me house. Do it almost everyday for at least an hour. I always see very interesting animals. Thanks Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks David, where do you live?

[@davidthomas5679]

@@karlsthailand I live in Houston, Texas. United States. When I move in November to my condo in Jomtien Beach I would like to tag along on some of your adventures. Take care 🙂

[@davidthomas5679]

@@karlsthailand I met you at A7 a couple of times and sat with you during breakfast at the Hungry Hippo.

[@karlsthailand]

Ok David, I got you now, yes, look forward to seeing you again and going Hiking with you

[@davidthomas5679]

@@karlsthailand did your friend John (I think that was his name) get his eye taken care of?

[@RickySssk]

This is something very different than sitting on a bar chair in Pattaya which many falangs do all their life!!!😃😃 Nice video. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers. Well, I'd be a liar if I said that I'd never done more than my share of that lol. but plenty of people covering that stuff already on KZbin.

[@machman]

Reminded me of the snakes and lizards you use to catch back here in the UK. Myself and Colin use to sneak into your bedroom back in Addison way while you were out to take a peek at the lizards in your aquarium. We were worried if you found out we'd been in your room you'd wallop us. Don't tell Colin I told you.

[@karlsthailand]

I don't think it would have bothered me at all tbh Paul, long time ago now mate anyway. Thanks for the comment, hope you are well.

[@machman]

@@karlsthailandHello Karl, I'm good thanks, looks as though your keeping fit and healthy. I'm Paul's brother Alan. Really enjoying your videos by the way.

[@karlsthailand]

@@machman Oops. Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the videos

[@bigcee3338]

Living here in Issan, i found this video fascinating Karl, recognised almost all of the day to day activities you covered. Beautifully put together a real gem of a video.. if you havent seen DMexotics here at youtube ? an American living in Issan a real snake expert, you would love his channel for sure.. Regards Big Cee

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Big Cee33, I just checked out DMexotics and watched one of his videos, definitely my kind of content and I’m really surprised that I hadn’t seen his channel before. Thanks for the tip-off

[@thaitraveller9756]

I'll check that out go to cobra village alot in khon kaen

[@perolsson4344]

Very nice Karl ! I also love the countryside in Asia but even on a motorcycle, moto or bicycle the dogs can be a pain in the xxx when going around.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes Per, I know that you have always enjoyed exploring too, with your experiences of Mae Sot in the 90's. I guess the attention from the dogs is a small price to pay for the things that you see.

[@gordon3063]

wow great video

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Gordo.

[@supernanny82]

A Very Interesting Watch Loved the Pigs xxx

[@karlsthailand]

Yeah, they were funny weren't they xxx

[@almaxx9680]

Was that Baldy Brian leaping into the river?

[@karlsthailand]

You had me in stitches with that, yes Brian doesn't like passing up opportunities to take a dip in a river while we are on our hikes.

[@kerrysum1952]

I always loved the rural farms in Thailand. Big cities never impressed me. Really enjoyed the Issan people.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad that you enjoyed the video Kerry. I love Issan and it’s people too, actually it’s rural Thailand full stop, including Central Thailand where I made this video. Thanks for the feedback Kerry

[@mariettathornton5924]

Beautiful countryside of Isaan❤️ I cannot wait to go back there! My mom lives in Nong Wua So which is about 25 minutes south of udon Thani…. Thanks for sharing this video ❤️

[@karlsthailand]

I live the Thai countryside Marietta

[@kennlloyd8700]

Awesome video I am from Canada and live in Kalasin province(Ban Toom,Khong Chai District,just outside of Kamalasai

[@karlsthailand]

Cool, you must totally relate to the rural content of this video then. Hopefully there aren't quite as many dogs in Kalasin lol. Cheers

[@bbas3008]

Beautiful scenery you shared here Karl; I was so mesmerised by it that I came back and watched it again.

[@karlsthailand]

Thank Brian, I need all the watches I can get lol

[@JBWanders73]

I really like this... Everyday countryside life. Wow, that cobra was pretty close. I had an encounter with a snake the other day. I'm not sure if it was a golden tree snake or a viper. Either way, the cheeky little %$&* would not move for about 10 minutes - it just kept swaying from side to side.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. I was quite pleased with how this video came out tbh. It was just a load of short clips that I had taken over a period of 5 years tied together in the theme of my regular walks. Obviously I can’t tell without seeing the snake but Pit Vipers do have a habit of just not budging at all because they’re mainly ambush predators

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Very nice

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. I was just a way of bringing together various clips I had taken on my walks in rural Thailand but I'm quite pleased with the way it worked out.

[@garyhind1405]

I also like to explore off the beaten track with nature nice one,seen the monitor lizards as big as crocodiles many times.the dogs are a pain all over Thailand but if you dont show any fear 99% of time they are ok but are frightening to most

[@karlsthailand]

Sure Gary, they’re bark is nearly always more dangerous than their bite. I’m not actually that scared of them at all. Cheers

[@thaitraveller9756]

Went on a bike ride the other day going down road a snake came out of hedge I swerved to ovoid it good job I did it reared up on me but it missed Thailand great for exploring doesn't have to be on coast Enjoy you walks I love exploring always getting lost off beaten track Enjoy

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Mick, Wow, don’t you wish you’d had your camera rolling lol? Thanks, I have just returned from the North where I made some more videos. Hope you enjoy them.

[@thaitraveller9756]

@@karlsthailand same here mate done a couple vlogs bueng kan temple and also ubanratani dam near me Where are you based

[@karlsthailand]

At the moment I am based in Pattaya Mick. I love Bueng Kan, it’s one of my favourite Provinces

[@thaitraveller9756]

@@karlsthailand got to go back up didn't get to 3whales but not far from khon kaen

[@tjking1909]

Beautiful places Karl but be careful.

[@user-gu1cp5lk7p]

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[@karlsthailand]

ขอบคุณ คาร์ลจำคุณได้ำ เจอกันที่เขาใหญ่ สบายดีไหมครับ

[@glenblakeston358]

Loved this video , the 3 pigs lol . Where’s the big bad wolf lol . Snakes not my cup of tea lol

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Glen, yes, even the pigs know I am a stranger lol😆

[@glenblakeston358]

@@karlsthailand lol

[@TRIPLET555]

Snakes and giant lizards? Notifications are always on for your channel. Keep up the great work. Peace and love TTT

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks for your kind words and continued support TTT

[@TRIPLET555]

@@karlsthailand Ditto

[@tjking1909]

Look like Komodo Dragons. Get those snake boots Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

I think they are closely related to Komodo Dragons as it happens and you do see some huge ones

[@TheAlbert12397]

I've seen a few snakes whilst walking about in Thailand but always my biggest concern has been the packs of Soi dogs. I'm terrified of them. I alway carry rocks with me when I go for a walk to throw and to scare them off!!! Do you hear of many rabies cases out there?

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, they can be intimidating Albert but I’ve never personally seen any rabies cases

[@namooyarnold4303]

It's a very beautiful nature. Wherever they raise pigs like a dog, but the Sahasami used to raise pigs in the pen.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, there’s some nice countryside there for sure

[@peterempire1777]

its amazing how monitors avoid being road kill in lumphini

[@karlsthailand]

Yes Peter, some of them are huge there aren’t they?

[@michaelpowell5897]

SUPERB ❤

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much Mike

[@escapewithus7892]

The issan jet ski 😂😂

[@karlsthailand]

It's what they look like isn't it lol

[@CalmCobra75]

This was a really video, here are the list of snakes you have seen in order of appearance 1. Green pit viper 2. rat snake 3. Painted brozeback 4. Checkered keelback (that wasn't playing dead it had been run over by some vehicle or beaten by a human its ribs are broken) 5. Paradise flying snake 6. Reticulated python. The monitor lizard is a water monitor

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks for that. I had ID’s for a couple of them but good to have that gaps filled in

[@armyman3666]

Hi Karl, I am trying to figure out where it would be best to spend the months of September and October here in Thailand, and I was considering Chiang Mai, also because Bangkok might still be subject to floodings during those months (as far as I know). Do you think that would be a good idea? I am new to Thailand and have only stayed in Phuket so far, so really any place will be new for me.

[@karlsthailand]

First thing I would ask is…is there any need to stay in one place? Thailand is pretty easy to travel ‘on the fly’ no need to book much in advance if at all. If you feel drawn to Chiang Mai then go there, it’s a great place and more importantly (for me anyway) a great base for further travel.

[@armyman3666]

@@karlsthailand Thnak you for your reply. I don't need to stay in any specific place, and I am considering estabilishing a semi-permanent base in Thailand, so I am trying to figure out which parts I like and which parts I don't, but as everything is completely new to me the main difference at the moment would be given by the seasonal weather in one area compared to another. I really want to explore Bangkok, but given the covid situation there and the weather in that period, is prob not the best option, so I though Chiang Mai might be a good alternative, as I haven't visited any of them anyway.

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, Chiang Mai is definitely somewhere you should see and I agree that right now might not be the best time to see Bangkok. Don’t be in a hurry though, Thailand is a big country, the more you see of it the better you will be equipped to chose somewhere to settle down.

[@armyman3666]

@@karlsthailand Thank you for your suggestions! On a side note, I would love to join you in one of your hikings if you ever consider that type of business, maybe for very small groups

[@karlsthailand]

Sure Armyman, let me know what you have in mind and when approximately? Any of the hikes you have seen in my videos appeal to you? My email address is [e-mail]

[@lombrozo]

How do you deal with the dogs, generally?

[@karlsthailand]

I see them a lot as you can imagine. I try to ignore them but have learned to always look to see if they try coming up behind you. If they get too close I will run at them, they always instinctively turn and run for a second. They do bark and come back but they are wary of you from then on not as bold. So far so good.

[@chrish8903]

@@karlsthailand I do find the dog issue to be a major annoyance. It limits my walking sometimes because I don't have a strategy to deal with them. Easier to be on a bike or motorcycle. You might consider doing a video on dogs.

[@karlsthailand]

One difference between the UK and here is that in the UK if you pick up a stick a dog will wag it's tail thinking you want to play fetch, here they will run away. My best tip is they if they actually start getting near to you run at them for a second or so, it puts a bit of fear into them, they will still bark and follow you but they are on their guard and won't get too near. Certainly here if I am approaching a place where the dogs act aggressive I will pick up a large stick, just the sight of that keeps them at a safe distance.

[@chrish8903]

@@karlsthailand Cheers. I think the dogs can smell my fear so I'm not sure if the run towards them would work. I have tried the fake rock throw which did work. I may simply carry a collapsible umbrella with me at all times just in case a stick proves hard to find.

[@karlsthailand]

@@chrish8903 Yes, they definitely aren’t as bold if you’re visibly armed

[@peterempire1777]

wherever i may roam

[@douglascimarosa6753]

Yeah, Even the pigs know you're a farang. They're saying oink oink farang farang....

[@karlsthailand]

Yep, they definitely knew I was from somewhere else

[@perrycourtis919]

I live in thailand too in rural i am getting married next month i love it here but the spiders here are very large large😮😮😮😮

[@karlsthailand]

Congratulations. I find I see spiders here less frequently than in the UK but sometimes when you do see them here they’re the worst lol. Cheers