Bulbul Bird Club

Rating: 3.4/5 (8 votes)

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 17.00

 

Bulbul Bird Club is a different kind of Bangkok attraction—one that rarely appears on most people’s first list. It does not sell views and it is not built around photo check-ins. Instead, it offers a close look at the culture of “listening to bird song” and the serious social community of red-whiskered bulbul keepers in the capital. The club’s base location is 105/398 Moo 16, Nakila Laem Thong Village, Soi 7 Kor, Saphan Sung District, Bangkok. As this is primarily a residential neighborhood with a strong community feel, visiting tends to feel more personal and welcoming than a typical commercial tourist venue.

 

The club was founded by Police Senior Sergeant Major Yongyut Phran-asak with a simple yet powerful idea: to create a gathering space for bird lovers to meet, exchange experiences, and develop proper keeping and training skills. The club’s most recognizable routine is that “every Saturday” members gather at the Bangkok Metropolitan sports ground in the Nakila Village area of Saphan Sung, when the atmosphere becomes especially lively—ideal for anyone who wants to see the community in full scale within a single visit.

 

If you have never been close to this world before, the red-whiskered bulbul (well known for its crest and red cheek patch) is a bird whose keepers often place great importance on “song” and the bird’s “readiness” in real situations. Training is not only about making the bird sing loudly; it is about helping the bird become familiar with its surroundings, movement, and the rhythm of everyday life, so that when it is listened to or placed in a competitive setting, it can remain calm and sing as naturally as possible. At a glance it may seem like a hobby, but if you listen attentively for a while, you will begin to notice that a good song has layers of detail—much like music that requires both an ear and experience to appreciate.

 

The charm of visiting a club like this is that you do not need to be a bird keeper to enjoy it. Many people start by simply “listening quietly” and then observing what keepers talk about. Some focus on consistency, others on rhythm and flow, and others on the moments when a bird pauses or shifts mood. What feels especially pleasant is that exchanges tend to be polite and experience-based rather than judgmental. If you would like to ask questions, beginners often start with simple ones such as “Where should I begin when listening?” or “If I come on Saturday, where should I stand so I do not disturb anyone?” Questions like these help you learn without making the atmosphere tense.

 

Another reason this place works as a “Bangkok attraction” is that it reminds you that a big city still has space for cultural hobbies. A place like this does not need large signs or flashy activities, yet it holds its own kind of value: it gives people who love bird song a space to learn together, and it allows visitors to see Bangkok from another angle—one filled with small details that only reveal themselves when you pay attention.

 

To make the visit smooth, small etiquette goes a long way. Speak softly, avoid loud noises, do not touch or move cages without permission, do not feed birds in a careless way, and if you want to take photos or record audio, it is best to ask the bird owner first. Many keepers take the bird’s mood and calmness seriously and prefer to avoid unnecessary disturbance. When the area is kept quiet, you can also hear the finer details of the song more clearly—which is the heart of visiting a place like this.

 

Getting There Reaching the Bulbul Bird Club is most convenient by private car, taxi, or local hired transport. Pin “Nakila Laem Thong Village, Soi 7 Kor” and use the address 105/398 Moo 16 as your main reference point. If you are going on “Saturday” to experience the member gathering, head to the Bangkok Metropolitan sports ground in the Nakila Village zone (Saphan Sung area), where people often discuss nearby public transport access and bus stops. For those using public transportation, a practical approach is to travel into the Nakila Village–Saphan Sung area first, then take a motorcycle taxi or local hired transport into the soi as appropriate.

 

Overall, the Bulbul Bird Club suits anyone who enjoys community culture, appreciates listening for detail, and wants to see Bangkok in a way that is rarely covered in typical travel guides. If you spend even half an hour simply “listening with intention,” you may begin to understand why many people become fascinated by this hobby—and why a small gathering space in Saphan Sung can mean so much to bird keepers.

 

 

A: It is a community-based hobby attraction that offers a close look at the culture of keeping and listening to red-whiskered bulbul song, especially during the Saturday meetup at the Bangkok Metropolitan sports ground in the Nakila Village zone.

 

A: Saturday is recommended, as members gather at the sports ground, making it the best time to see the community atmosphere and knowledge exchange.

 

A: Yes. Start by listening quietly, focus on consistency and rhythm, and then ask respectful learning-focused questions to understand the experience more quickly.

 

A: Speak softly, do not touch cages without permission, avoid feeding birds carelessly, and ask the owner before taking photos or recording audio to avoid disturbing the birds and the surrounding atmosphere.

 

A: The most convenient way is by car, taxi, or local hired transport. Pin “Nakila Laem Thong Village, Soi 7 Kor.” For public transport, enter the Nakila Village–Saphan Sung area first, then continue by motorcycle taxi or local hired transport into the soi.

 

A: Morning to late morning is often more comfortable, and the quieter atmosphere helps you hear finer details more clearly.