A huge rain tree by to Petchaburi river marks the entry point to this small, tranquil riverside village hidden among the trees with the stream in Kaeng Krajan running past. The village has been transformed into an organic farming and economy learning site and now offers homestay accommodation for visitors. Various learning activities through conservational forest-friendly and environment-centered activities are available, initiated by the Tree Bank Project, such as planting trees using a “seed bombing” method. These activities help connect the people with the environment while promoting social responsibility with respect to environmental conservation among the locals. Each tree planted here is, in a way, comparable to depositing savings in the bank of the future sustainability of the area.
| Day 1 | |
| Morning | Arrive at Ban Tham Suea Homestay. Listen to a welcome speech and learn about the community’s history. |
| See a demonstration of charcoal-burning with Iwate stove. | |
| See a coconut crepe-making demonstration and try making some yourself. | |
| Noon | Lunch |
| Afternoon | Make seed bombs for forest plantation. |
| Evening | Rafting along the Petchaburi river and enjoy the riverside scenery. |
| Cook rice in bamboo tubes. | |
| Dinner | |
| Return to the accommodation. | |
| Day 2 | |
| Morning | Enjoy breakfast and the morning almsgiving ritual. |
| Learn about the Tree Bank Project before planting some trees with seed bombs. | |
| Visit an organic farming demonstration plantation. | |
| Make pandan-coated salted eggs and keep them as a souvenir to take home. | |
| Noon | Lunch |
| Afternoon | Safe journey back home |
More Details
1,600 baht/ guest for 5 or more guests
1,400 baht/ guest for 10 or more guests
(Raft charge of 500 baht not included)
Plane
Approximately 3 hours by car from Bangkok.
Train
Take a train from Bangkok and get off at Petchaburi station, which takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. From the station, it takes approximately 1 hour to reach the community.
