This small community is hidden away in the Phunphin district of Surat Thani, along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The spot has an abundance of nature thanks to the vast ocean and mangroves hugging the shoreline, earning it the name the “Amazon Forest of Thailand”. Locals here work in a variety of jobs, making shrimp chili paste, weaving baskets and fishing. The area is home to diverse species of seabirds that can be seen by cruising along the coastline in the evening.
| Day 1 | |
| Morning | Arrive at the center which is named “Lee Led Tour Community For Conservation” |
| Noon | Relax and recharge with a delicious lunch featuring plenty of signature Southern dishes made with fresh produce. |
| Afternoon | Learn about the local marine lifestyle, fishing practices and explore the “Amazon of Thailand”. |
| Shop for some local products, such as shrimp chili paste. | |
| See “Bai Chak” house and the nearby coconut orchard. | |
| Help out with the local conservation effort to preserve and restore the mangroves, which have been dubbed the “Amazon Forest of Thailand”. Dip your feet into the seawater as you join forces to plant two mangrove trees per person | |
| Take a boat ride out to explore the mangrove forest that is situated a little further out, namely “the forest in the sea”. | |
| Soak up the evening as you watch the sun go down below the horizon. | |
| Evening | Dinner with local dishes cooked by the community chefs. |
| Night | Take a boat ride to see the fireflies after dark. |
| Get back to the accommodation. | |
| Day 2 | |
| Morning | Have breakfast |
| Tour the area to learn more about the local’s way of life. | |
| Return to Bangkok | |
Plane
The flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. From Surat Thani Airport, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the community.
Train
The train from Bangkok (overnight) to Surat Thani takes approximately 9 hours; from Surat Thani Station, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the community.
