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Be Local Artist for a Day CREATIVE TOURISM THAILAND

Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)

Preface Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) or DASTA, as an organization responsible for coordinating, promoting and supporting sustainable tourism development and create a happiness community by using tourism as a tool for community development which focuses on job opportunity, income generation and income distribution for local people, enhance the quality of life and well -being of the community.

DASTA has been continuously developing creative tourism since 2012. It is over 8 years which has dedicated and committed to sustainable tourism development. Creative tourism is emphasized for enhancing and creating values. Tourists will spend more time and money in the community, and also have the

opportunity to experience local ways and spirits. Therefore, this is considered an important mechanism to increase revenue and distribute income to the community as well as carry on local culture and traditions.

Discover 21 creative tourism activities that DASTA have jointly developed with the community. These are ready to present the essence of Thainess, way of life, local wisdom, arts and culture which is a hidden gem and waiting for tourists to discover, learn, do and create experiences directly with the community. Let's start to know more about creative tourism in depth.

March 2020

Nan 7 Activity

Loei 1 Activity

Sukhothai 6 Activity Ubon Ratchathani 1 Activity Supanburi 1 Activity

Phetchaburi 4 Activity Chonburi 1 Activity Prachuap Khiri Khan 2 Activity Samut Prakan 1 Activity

Ranong 1 Activity

Trang 1 Activity

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Nan Khom Ma Tao: Ban Khom Kam,Muang Tid Subdistrict, Amphoe Phuphiang

Tung Kha King: Wat Phra Kerd, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Nan

Weaving of Happiness : Bann Tam , Bo Suak Subdistrict, Mueang Nan The secret of royal recipe,a cooking class at Khum Chao Mek Wadi : Khum Chao Mek Wadi,Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Muang Nan Veggie Lanna : Member’s house in Doon moon Community based tourism club. Mueang District, Drawing Lanna Letter : Wat Hua Wiang Tai Temple. Mueang District, The Legend of Lanna Egg Cuisine “Kai Ngam Ngon” : Hong Jao Fong kham’s old palace, Mueang District, Nan

Sukhothai Molding and Brushing a Masterpiece Pottery : Thung Luang Subdistrict, Khiri Mat, Sukhothai Enjoy Molding hand-made ceramic : Ban Lum Subdistrict, Muang Sukhothai,Sukhothai Mothana Ceramics Molding and Painting Contemporary Sangkaloke Patterns: Ko Ta Liang,Si Samrong Subdistrict, Sukhothai, Votive tablet : Mueang Kao subdistrict,Muang Sukhothai The heart of Tin-Chok Textile weaving : Nong O Subdistrict, Si Satchanalai Painting Sangkaloke in Your Memories.: Ban Preedapirom Mueang Kao Subdistrict, Muang Sukhothai

Samut Prakan The Aroma of Nipa palm Tunnel : Wat Bang Krasob Street, Bang Krasob Subdistrict, Amphoe Phra-pradaeng.

Supanburi Thai Herb Aromatherapy: Natonjangpattana Community,

U-Thong Subdistrict, Amphoe U-Thong

Chonburi The Unseen of White Squirrel : Flower Blue Coffee &Bistro, Koh Si Chang, Taweat Subdistrict, Amphoe Koh Si Chang

Loei Art of mask: Phrosi Temple, Ban na wiangyai,Dan Sai Subdistrict, Amphoe Dan sai,

Ubon Ratchathani The Legend of Mudmee : Khemmarat Subdistrict Khemmarat

Phetchaburi Phetch Town Paper-punching Artwork (Nang Yai Pattern) : Phlapphla Chai Temple, Mueang Phetch Tourism Enterprise Community, Khlong Kra-chaeng Subdistrict,Mueang Phetchaburi District, Yam Pattern Stucco Work : Stucco art group of Ajarn. Thongruang Em-ot, Chong Sa-kae Subdistrict.

Toddy Palm Cake Cuisine : Community Chef House Tham Rong Subdistrict, Yum Hua Nod (Palm sugar spicy salad): Baan Rai Krang community, Moo 5, Rai Sathon, Ban Lat District

Prachuap Khiri Khan Roasted pork rib with pineapple : Tourist Service Center of Ao Noi Sub-district Community-Based Tourism Club.

Paper from pineapple leaves and Kuiburi wild elephant poo: Making paper from pineapple leaves and elephant feces in Kui Buri forest

Learning Center , Baan Ruam Thai , Moo 7, Hat Kham Sub-District , Kuiburi District,

Trang The Sound of the Wind: Na Muen Si Community, Na Muen Si Subdistrict, Amphoe Nayong,

Ranong White clay Ceramic: BaanHatsompaen Community, Hatsompaen Subdistric,Amphoe Mueang Ranong

Khom Ma Tao, the story of faith Page. 9-11

Content

Tung Kha King, a symbol of faith and beauty of local art.

Mothana Ceramics Molding and Painting Contemporary Sangkaloke Patterns Page. 44-47

Votive tablet

Page. 12-14

Page. 48-52

Weaving of Happiness

The heart of Tin-Chok Textile weaving

Page. 15-17 The secret of royal recipe, Home cooking at Khum Chao Mek Wadi Page. 18-20

Page. 53-56

The Aroma of Nipa palm Tunnel Page. 57-60

Veggie Lanna Page. 21-24 Drawing Lanna Letter Page. 25-28

Kai Ngam Ngon Page. 29-30

Painting Sangkaloke

Thai Herb Aromatherapy Page. 61-62 Art of mask Page. 63-66 The Legend of Mudmee (Thai Traditional Weaving) Page. 67-70

in Your Memories.

The Unseen of White Squirrel

Page. 31-35

Page. 71-73

Molding and Brushing a Masterpiece Pottery

Nang Yai Pattern

Page. 36-39

Enjoy Molding hand-made ceramic Page. 40-43

Page. 74-76

Yam Pattern Stucco Work Page. 77-79

Toddy Palm Cake Cuisine Page. 80-82

Yum Hua Nod (Palm sugar spicy salad)

Content

Page. 83-84

Roasted pork rib with pineapple Page. 85-88

Paper from pineapple leaves and Kuiburi wild elephant poo Page. 89-91

White clay Ceramic Page. 92-94

The Sound of the Wind Page. 95-96

Definition of “creative tourism” Page. 97

Khom Ma Tao, the story of faith

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Story Telling Lanna lanterns are used

but in Nan province called

to decorate houses creating

“Khom Ma Tao” By Mrs.Thiranan

aesthetic and auspiciousness

Doidee, a retired teacher who

for homeowners. Lanna people

loves

believe that lighting a lamp

because She used to teach

brings prosperity and happiness

making lanterns, which is a

to the family. There is also a

local curriculum in Tan Chum

belief that born next life will be

Phitthayakhom

an intelligent person like the

would like all children in Nan

light of a flame that glows in the

to know and make Khom Ma

dark. The lampshades of the

Tao lanterns because she

ancient Northern people are all

believes in the creativity of

handmade. It is elaborate art

new generation and they can

including decorative patterns in

communicate

the northern region which is a

people

beautiful Lanna style. There are

value of Khom Ma Tao.

many names for lanterns in the north, 10

local arts and crafts.

School

to

She

modern

easily about

the

What should you get from the activity "Ma Tao" means watermelon,

which is compared as the

which is like the round shape

eightfold path in Buddism.

of

materials

Tourists can learn the real

can find in the community

handmade art. Or will learn

such as Bamboo frames from

to and apply the decoration

bamboo,

or

as you like. With the faith in

bamboo bong the forests, a

Buddhism or art, you can

tough and resistant Sa paper

create an impression at Ban

from Na Noi district. The

Khom Kham. Moreover, Mrs.

pattern is made of golden

Thiranan has intention to

paper to make a “ Pra Jam

teach and treat tourist like

Yam” which is called Wachira

her children. She

pattern in Buddism of

welcome tourists to visit

intelligence. The lantern

Bann Khom Kham.

lamp.

Most

Khao

Lam

always

shape is octagon,

Times

2-3 Hours.

Place

Bann Khom Kham, Muang Tid Subdistrict, Amphoe Phuphiang, Nan

GPS

18.761602 100.77276

Contact

Mrs. Theeranan Doidee Phone number: 089-854-0387

Price

Start at 300 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day

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Tung Kha King,

a symbol of faith and beauty of local banner.

Story Telling Tung is the indigenous language that Northern people or Northern Lanna people called “Tung”, means a flag made of cloth, paper, metal, yarn, or carved wood. It is a symbol that shows the faith in Buddhism tightly and reflects the Lanna arts and culture in terms of traditions, beliefs, and handicrafts in creating beautiful Tung. Lanna people make Tung as offering to Buddhism which is usually done with religious ceremonies,

public works and exorcism. Tung Kha King is especially for to exorcism to give luck to people.

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The word “Kha” means equal, and the word “King” means person. Tung kha King is designed as the same size of the owner's height.

What should you get from the activity Tourists can decorate by attaching eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth neatly on Tung. It becomes a beautiful Tung with belief in Buddhism.

In addition, the culture of Nan people is go to temple since childhood. They are happy and comfortable when staying at the temple. Therefore, the community established an elderly group in Wat Phra Kerd to teach how to make Tung for tourist and people who are interested. They will inherit and learn about the culture of faith and beauty of Lanna banner.

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Times

2-3 Hours.

Place

Wat Phra Kerd, Nai Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang Nan, Nan

GPS

18.79083100.78703

Contact

Mrs. Dampawan Mahayotsanan Phone number: 087- 981- 5338

Price

Start at 350 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day 14

Weaving of Happiness

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Story Telling Bann Tam is a small village in Nan city that stills maintain the agricultural lifestyle. Although today there are modern tools to help saving energy, the way of belief in respect to the nature of the villagers still alive. Bamboo weaving is one of the wisdom that comes from the abundance of the community with topographical features near the bamboo forest. Therefore, these bamboos can be used as tools for farming and closely bound with the lives of villagers. Even if the times have changed, the wisdom of weaving will remain. The elderly group established a bamboo weaving group to carry on the way of life and maintain traditional wisdom from generation to generation.

Times

2-3 Hours.

Place

Bann Tam , Bo Suak Subdistrict, Mueang Nan,Nan

GPS

18.718594 100.633364

Contact

Ban Tam Group,

Mrs.Sripan kanta Phone number: 094-234-4770 Price

Start at 150 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day

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What should you get from the activity From bamboo to bamboo strips, with both natural colors and a few brightly colored dyes. The villagers and elderly teach tourists to weave by their hands. They can learn more traditional

wisdom through the storytelling ,mixed with laughter and folk vibes which a new unforgettable experiences. You

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might not know that you also have

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wicker skills until you try holding, hammering, and down, weaving. You can create your own work such as basketwork, horse, rabbit, etc. The excitement of the applied weaving is the beginning of faith and respect in nature. "Ta-Laew" is an auspicious symbol in the Lanna’s way of life. If you want to know how "Ta-Laew" is sacred to Lanna people, let’s openmind to learning, experience the way of life and discover your potential at Baan Tam from the wearving of Happiness. You will realizen that happiness is not difficult to find.

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The secret of royal recipe,a home cooking at Khum Chao Mek Wadi Story Telling Kaeng Sa Nad is an ancient curry

which is difficult to find nowsaday.

It is available only at

"Khum Chao

Mek Wadi’s House .The successor of generation

is

the

4th

descendant of the

6 4 th Nan governor

(the last one),

Mrs. Chutima Na Nan. The history of the dish came from vegetables were sent to cook for royal palace. Kang Sa Nad means to put a lot. of local vegetables using with local seasonings for cooking.

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this ancient d i s h

What should you get from the activity

At

this old teakwood house,

there are many antique items that tourist can learn about cultural heritage. The owner has opened this house as a “learning center” for learning the history of Nan and cooking class of Kang Sa Nad curry. It is an

important dish which is

found only in the royal palace, served with khantoke dinner at Khum Chao Mek Wadi House. Tourist will experience the royal recipe and enjoy tasting the unforgettable dish.

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Times

3-4 Hours.

Place

Khum Chao Mek Wadi,Nai Wiang Subdistrict,

Muang Nan, Nan Contact

Mrs. Chutima na Nan Phone number: 084-046-6516

Price

Half day start at 260 Baht. (include equipment)

Advance booking

At least 3 days 20 20

Veggie Lanna Story Telling

A-yi-a-yor Curry is a local Lanna food. Nowadays, It is difficult to find in the restaurant because it comes from local home cooking.

A-yi-a-yor Curry is Lanna language, means “little by little”. Therefore, A-yi-a-yor curry is cooked with a little by little of various local vegetables (main ingredient). So, a lot of vegetables in this curry has high nutrition and good for health.

The main income of Doon moon Community comes from vegetable farming. This community is located near Nan’s River and they have experienced flooding in every year. Fortunately, it still has a “good thing come with bad thing”. Even though they have to get through with the water level rising every year, it brings nutritional sediment to the land, and villagers can also grow vegetables easily without using any chemicals.

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What should you get from the activity

Visitors can gain experience from Doon moon Community. You can learn how to cook like a local chef and get to know about the nutrition from various local vegetables.

Moreover, you will perceive an unforgettable scenery from mountain, Nan’s river, and beautiful vegetable farming , you’ve never seen before. It’s definitely value and useful.

You can also adapt it in your daily life.

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Times

3 - 4 hours

Place

Member’s house in Doon moon Community based tourism club. Mueang District, Nan

GPS

18°45'23.0"N100°45'41.6"E

Contact

Miss Somporn Srithumma (Director of Doon moon Community based tourism club) Phone number: 06 5441 6493

Price

Advance booking

Package1: Doing activity and travel around Community. Starting price 800 Baht /Person Package2: Doing only activity. Starting price 350 Baht / Person At least 2 days before the trip.

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Drawing Lanna Letter

Story Telling

Lanna language was found around 500 years ago. It was issued as official language of Lanna kingdom. The character of Lanna language is round morphology resemble to Mon language and the vowel sound was placed in the word. Lanna language is also represented their great civilization and identity.

The word “Tua Mueang” or Lanna language is the characteristic word which was used in Northern Thailand. People in Northern Thailand was called “Khon Mueang” describe their identities. So, it is still happening today.

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Drawing Lanna Letter is one of the main activities led by Mr.Chote Sila-on, an artist wall painting and a member of Nai Wiang community based tourism club in Nan province. He is interested in Lanna kingdom and can describe the history of Lanna Letter such as how to write, alphabet evident and applied Lanna alphabet including added value into Thai Leu woven bag from Pua district. Tourist can enjoy creating Lanna alphabet with their own style.

What should you get from the activity

Learning Lanna language and Experiencing the drawing activity by your own and you can bring it back as a good memorable souvenir.

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Place

Wat Hua Wiang Tai Temple and

Kasem Rangsi Building at Nan Christian School Mueang District, Nan GPS

18° 46'48.0"N 100° 46'34.4"E and 18° 47'06.2"N 100° 47'08.7"E

Contact

Mr.Chote Sila-on Phone number: 089-8525457

Price:

Starting price 400 Baht/Person

Advance booking

At least 1 day before the trip.

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Kai Ngam Ngon

Story Telling: “Hong Chao Fong Kham’s old palace was owned by Chao Fong Kham princess, the descendant of Chao Anandhawararittidetch. Nowadays, Mrs. Pattraporn Prabariphu, a heir of Chao Fong Kham princes who received an inherit of the legend of Lanna Egg Cuisine. She said “Chao Fong Kham created this menu for her husband and her children.” The Legend of Lanna Egg Cuisine made

from duck’s egg and local Lanna ingredients. It is spicy and easy to eat with rice or sticky rice in any meal. In the past, Lanna Egg Cuisine recipe was complicated and took a long time to cook.

When kids helped their

parents to cook, They were usually

unpleasant. Therefore, it becomes the name of “Kai Ngam Ngon”

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The Legend of Lanna Egg Cuisine activity is one of the unequable ancient menus, that inherit by Mrs. Pattraporn (Chao Fong Kham’s daughter) who can tell the story of Lanna Legend. She can demonstrate, design and create activity for visitor to enjoy the activity and get new experience from Hong Chao Fong Kham’s old palace.

What should you get from the activity

Visitors can gain experience from the Legend of Lanna Cuisine and dinning culture from a heir of Chao Fong Kham princess. You can learn how to cook like a local chef that is charming and

Times

1 - 2 hours

Place

Hong Jao Fong kham’s old palace, Mueang District, Nan

GPS

18°47'23.7"N 100°47'09.0"E

Contact

Mrs. Pattraporn Prabariphu Phone number: 089-560 6988

Price:

Starting price 250 Baht / Person

Advance booking

At least 1 days before the trip.

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Painting Sangkaloke in Your Memories.

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Painting Sangkaloke in Your Memories.

Story Telling Sangkhalok is a distinctive identity and it is remembered as a representative of Sukhothai since the past If there are no one to inherit, it might be fade away with time. Would it be better if we had seen the pattern of chinaware that not only appeared in chinaware, but also found that Sangkhalok pattern can be part of our daily lives. Miss Thararat Pridapirom, who is interested in this concept, began to search the knowledge from archaeologists, the community museum and manufacturers of chinaware who still inherit this world heritage. She explored the meaning of various patterns which has inspired from the abundance and prosperity of Sukhothai in the past. It is truly the dawn of happiness city.

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What makes the unique Sangkhalok pattern of Sukhothai more interesting and attractive for people in order to deeply understand the spirit of this area as a world heritage city. Miss Thararat Pridapirom mentioned about the fish pattern on the plate that painting is like a living fish and be able to move. This is because the art of pattern created is delicate, including the patterns of plants, vines, leaves, flowers that appear in the murals of ancient temples in the old city of Sukhothai.

She wants tourists to learn deeply about prosperity and abundance of the dawn of happiness in the past through these images. According to her intention, She created the activity of Sangkhalok painting on fabric, T-shirts, hats, umbrellas and other materials for tourists to use these items in daily life and as souvenirs. touriam will remember the good memories from this activity after the trip.They would bring and share the new ideas for applying patterns when visiting Baan Pridapahirom again.

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Times

Half day

Place

Ban Preedapirom 271/1 Moo.3,Mueang Kao Subdistrict, Muang Sukhothai, Sukhothai

GPS

17.02164 99.71071

Contact

Mrs. Thararat Preedapirom Phone number: 091-025-0519 ,095-609-7855

Price

Start at 350-500 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day

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Molding and Brushing a Masterpiece Pottery at Ban Thung Luang Story Telling Prince Krom Phraya Narisranuwatwong was recorded in a government memorandum when he came to inspect Phitsanulok

province.

From

the

evidence which has found for more than 100 years or the year 2544 B.E., One part of the message mentioned that "On the 18th day of waking up in the morning, Phraya Sukhothai brought 3 Mor-Kran or pots which made at Ban Thung Luang in the western of Sukhothai City. The size of pots are about 2 cubits.

From the evidence, you can see that Ban Thung Luang has been making pottery for a long time. Mor-Kran pot is an ancient and unique of Ban Thung Luang. the unique feature is dark red.

When it’s burning.

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What should you get from the activity Ban

Thung

Luang

It shows the development of

has made pottery for hundreds

production methods from the past

years, which is different from other

to the present. There are 5 forms

places. In addition, black clay and

of production which are forging,

sand are added to make a

forming, casting,independent

stronger pot. Back to the history of

forming method and molding

Ban Thung Luang, tourists can

method. Tourists are able to try

create their own pottery works

these activities based on their

with local experts, learn the

interests organized by the

making process and the way of life.

community. They can bring the

Enjoy making pottery by using

work back as a souvenir. There

spinning machice with carved

are various souvenirs such as

wood and gold brushing at

kitchen utensils, decorative

“ Basement Thai House College”.

items, children's toys, etc. This is

The community established "Ban

a

Thung Luang Pottery Center". also

experience waiting for everyone

known as "Identity Hall" which is a

to join by themselves.

collection of works, knowledges

and unique wisdom of Ban Thung Luang pottery.

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valuable

and

special

Times

Half day

Place

Ban Thung Luang Community, Thung Luang Subdistrict, Khiri Mat, Sukhothai

Contact

Mrs. Chanram Aontong Phone number: 062- 832 -5477

Price

Gold brushing. Start at 180 Baht. (including equipment) Clay molding .Start at 240 Baht. (including equipment)

Advance booking

At least 1 day

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Enjoy Molding hand-made ceramic at Pun-Sook Ceramic studio

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Story Telling From the personal passion of Miss Paruchi Boonchum about ceramics, she started learning and gaining skills because she wanted to make her own glass. She decided to return to her hometown to revive Ceramic knowledge. Ging-Goi Doi Pui Garden or Pan-sook studio was opened for making Sangkhalok , figurines found in the Sukhothai Kingdom. It is a folk art which reflects to daily lives of Sukhothai people and beliefs.

There are several characters such

as

birds,

fish,

Phra

Ruang or patterns of animals and plants. Tourist can enjoy molding, burning, and coating various which

types

give

the

of

water

difference

workpieces. Resulting in learning, application, integration of traditional methods and coatings into contemporary ceramic works by maintaining

content linked to the beliefs and legends of Sukhothai in the past.

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What should you get from the activity The difference of Pun-Sook

Molding is an activity that allows

Studio is the intention of making this

tourists to communicate with

place as a creative molding space

themselves and find the peaceful

and giving happiness to tourist.

mind. It’s different to squeeze out a

These are an independent hand

piece of soil because it is unique to

made figurines with cute

each person. The method of

characters, similar to lively glazed

teaching starts from what tourist

terracotta workpiece. One of the

want to mold. Each work will use

outstanding feature is the metal soil

different techniques. The

from Si Satchanalai District, which is

owner will teach the basic skill and

colorful and unique because when

let tourist try to do. She will be an

coating and burning it will create a

assistant to help and suggest the

new substance unique ceramic. It is

tool of making. Pun-Sook Ceramic

inspired by the auspicious animal of

Studio is a place for people who

Sukhothai in the past which are

want to do hand-made products.

meaningful and important for everyday life.

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Times Place

GPS Contact

2-3 Hours.

Suanpansuk 170/5 Moo1, Ban Lum Subdistrict, Muang Sukhothai, Sukhothai 16.99741 99.87515 Miss. Parujee Boonchum.

Phone number: 089-848-9136 FB : Paan Sook Ceramics Price

Start at 350-1,000 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day.

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Mothana Ceramics Molding and Painting Contemporary Sangkaloke Patterns

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Story Telling

The famous Sukhothai porcelain is known around the world as "Chinaware", but Mothana ceramics is a learning center of molding and painting contemporary

chinawares. It is full of information about the history and science of creating wonderful works, but it still has the soul of contemporary chinaware. This is the representative of Sukhothai which has inherited lively. The place is allowed tourists who are passionate about art to learn, practice, and seek inspiration through "Mothana Ceramic Museum", a valuable chinaware museum. The owner thought of enhancing the new ceramics, not making the old one. There were more than 100 patterns in the past with different coating methods. Therefore, Mothana Ceramics creates a notable identity for

other people for ceramic works, there are a variety of characteristic with exquisite shapes, various coating Interesting shapes and contemporary work pieces.

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What should you get from the activity The uniqueness of Mothana

Hence, the house is opened for

ceramics come from experimen-

the children in the community to

tation and learning in the soil,

try and use their imagination to

methods of forming, coating, and

express themselves through their

even small details. Therefore,

works. The inspiration can be

making ceramics is like lifelong

found at "Mothana Ceramic

learning. This is the reason why

Museum" a valuable chinaware

Mothana Ceramics Is one-stop

museum. It is the part of

ceramic learning center. Khun Kai

challenging for tourist to discover

and Khun Ood, the owners of Mothana

Ceramics,

see

their potential in creating ceramic

the

work. Tourists win get a warm

possibility all the time. Both of them

welcome at Mothana Ceramics.

have the intention of becoming a learning center because they have knowledge about ceramics that has been passed down. They would like to pass on and preserve for young generation.

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Times

Half day and Full day.

Place

Mothana Ceramics ,912 Ko Ta Liang, Si Samrong Subdistrict, Sukhothai.

GPS

17.10625 99.88883

Contact

Mr.Chalermkiat Boonkhong.

Mrs. Anurak Boonkhong Phone number: 094-714-6145

Price

Start at 750-1,000 Baht.

Advance booking At least 1 day.

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Votive tablet at Baan Pra Pim Laksamanaasilpa, Sukhothai

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Votive tablet at Baan Pra Pim Laksamanaasilpa,Sukhothai

Story Telling

Sukhothai has many pagodas which each pagoda has a votive tablet inside. The origin of was created by ancient people who want to carry on Buddhism because they believed that everything in this world is importance or even a tall and huge pagoda has broken. The votive tablets inside will be the Buddha's history through Buddha images in various postures instead of a photo or inscription. Mr. Kob, the successor of making votive tablet said that he grew up in the historical park area. With the passions of reading and listening the storytelling from old people, he is like a moving history textbook.

He has learned how to make votive tablet for many years. Then, he opened his house near the rice field for tourists to experience the sense of Sukhothai through learning by doing.

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What should you get from the activity When tourist come Mr. Kob and Mrs. Kam, his wife will have a warm welcome with tourist fruit and drinks or desserts.

He prepares clay and molds wrapped in a banana leaf with clean hand towel. This is a small gallery that collects more than 850 tablets. Moreover, there is an exciting activity for both Thai and foreign tourist which is called “archery”. Tourist can enjoy the activity and know more about hamstring. The reason of engraving their names behind the votive tablet because it will allow foreign tourist to bring the votive tablet back and confirm that it is a new product.

From this activity, tourists will learn the different forms of Buddhist art in Sukhothai and also learn about the history of molding, preparing clay and burning to get a strong votive tablet. It is not only about learning the cultural heritage but also gaining valuable experience from participating in the inheritance of Buddhism.

According to the ancient Thai folklore, it was popular to make votive tablet offerings as a Buddhist worship.

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Times

2-3 Hours.

Place

Baan Pra Pim Laksamanaasilpa, 51/7 Phra Chetuphon House, Moo 8 , Mueang Kao subdistrict, Muang Sukhothai, Sukhothai

GPS

17.0059 99.71006

Contact

Mr. Narongchai Toh-in, Mrs. Yanaphat Toh-in Phone number: 081-197-0535

Price

Start at 300 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day.

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The heart of Tin-Chok Textile weaving at Soontree Thai fabric.

Story Telling

In the Thai Phuan language, the word "Hua Cher" means heart,

Tin – Chok weaving is a traditional wisdom every women must have this skill with special techiques and material. For Thai Phuan people at Ban Haad Seaw, they wear the black and red tin-chok skirt “ Tin” means the lower part of the skirt. The red skirt is for young and single women.

The black skirt is for married women or old women . All women must have their own Tin-Chok skirts for merit-making events, temples, and other important ceremonies. The tradition passed down from generation to generation. The uniqueness of Bann Haad Seaw’sTin –Chok skirt is the pattern and 3 colors that Indicate ethnicity and settlement, . which are red ,yellow and green.

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What should you get from the activity

Mrs. Sonntree Khanadnud started using Thai Phun textiles expanded to the group of ancient handicraft. Then, it became a Thai Phuan learning center which has a demonstration of weaving. Tourists can learn by weaving the Tin-Chok textile with small bird pattern. Nok-Khum or small bird means protection of house and family.

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Moreover, the owner has enhanced the local Tin-Chok textiles in contemporary style by changing cotton colors for young people. She also created the “SUN TREE” brand which collaborated with Thai and foreign designers for product development. The product are created by special weaving techniques in the past and made new product such as hat, bag, lamp, household items and small hand made items. Tourist can make and bring it back to their home as souvenirs.

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Place

Soontree Thai fabric 329 Moo 9, Nong O Subdistrict, Si Satchanalai, Sukhothai.

GPS

17.50185 99.75825

Contact

Mrs.Raweewan Khanadnit Phone number: 089-858-8576

Price

-DIY Craft 1 Hour. Start at 350 Baht. (include equipment) -Tin chok Textiles weaving with porcupine hair 2 Hours. Start at 600 Baht. (include equipment) - Thai Phuan Lifestyle 2 Hours. Start at 800 Baht. (include equipment ,tradition food) -Cooking Class 3 Hours. Start at 1,000 Baht. (include equipment ,tradition food) -Thai DIY cotton dyed with natural colors.

Start at 600 Baht. (include equipment) Advance booking

At least 1 day

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The Aroma of Nipa palm Tunnel

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The Aroma of Nipa palm Tunnel

Story Telling “Bang Krasob Community Learning Center” is a learning place about traditional culture and lifestyle in Bang Krachao, Samut Prakan province. In this place, there is integrated agriculture area, which can be applied to any farming system around the world. Moreover, Bang Krasob Community has many Nipa palm tree because local people are bound with Nipa palm for a long time. The utilization of Nipa palm tree becomes 1of 4 basic needs for local people. It has many beneficial effects to their lives. Nowsaday, community continues developing and creating many products which can improve their quality of life.

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What should you get from the activity

When you join the activities in this community, you will experience the local lifestyle by learning integrated agriculture area.

You will enjoy sightseeing through the 100 years of Nipa palm tunnel on rowboat.

Along the way, the local guide will show you about benefits of Nipa. There are many special activities

such as basketwork, making tie-dyed cloth from Jak flower a n d l o c a l d e s s e r t (Jak Tart).

The recommended activity is making “Nom Jak tea”.

Every ingredient of this tea come from Nipa palm. You will enjoy and get new experiences from This activity .

Times

1-2 Hours.

Place

Wat Bang Krasob Street,Bang Krasob Subdistrict, Amphoe Phra-pradaeng, Samut Prakan

GPS

13.665658, 100.570942

Contact

Mrs. DaungJai Chayayon Phone number: 065-441-6493

Price

Advance

Package1 Including local dessert and drink.

Start at 360 Baht.

Package2 Including local dessert and drink+ Local Lunch. Start at 540 Baht booking At least 2 days.

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Thai Herb Aromatherapy

Story Telling The inheritance of local wisdom from Mrs.

Krurwan Kraijinda who is local resident in U-Thong district, Supanburi province. Her predecessor named “Khun Wisetrugsa”. He was a famous doctor in the past. Her family received surname from the King RamaVI

because

Khun

Wisetrugsa

was

a

professional in Thai herb. After the long history, Mrs Krurwan got the Thai herb idea and used U-Thong history for creating the Thai herb inhalanlant product. Then, she designs aroma inhaler cover with “KuTu” (The antique doll in U-Thong National Museum) because she believes in the legend and anyone who get Kutu they will be lucky in their liver. You can create aroma inhalant cover with acrylic multi-color painting by your own idea.

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What should you get from the activity Learning the U-Thong area and Dvaravati which is the capital city in King Ramathibodi I ‘s history, listening the benefit from Thai herb, participating in local wisdom preservation with local guide and having special time for creating your own aroma inhalant.

Times Place

2-3 Hours.

Natonjangpattana Community, U-Thong Subdistrict, Amphoe U-Thong, Suphan Buri GPS 14.383780, 99.876570 Contact Mrs. Krurwan Kraijinda, Phone number: 081-763-9230 Price Start at 300 Baht Advance booking At least 1 day.

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Art of mask

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Story Telling Phi Ta Khon is the art of mask made of natural materials that are locally found, such as coir and bamboo steamed sticky rice. The Art of mask is closely related to the way of life and beliefs of the people of

Dan

Sai

District,

especially

in

the

Loei

province,

Boon

Luang

ceremony. Before the event, Local people create an art of mask from the base of dried coconut, bamboo steamer, sticky rice, silk cotton woods and remnent of old clothes.

Dan Sai people will wear the art of mask to join in the parade of this ceremony .

The pattern created was reflected to the belief about ghosts and the nature of the local people.

It is passed on from generation to generation and those who are interested in this art.

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What should you get from the activity

The wisdom of the community has been passed down from generation to generation and those who are interested is created to the activity of drawing and painting the art of mask . Tourism can enjoy drawing and making the art of mask by adding patterns from their imagination. Tourists can also enjoy dressing like Phi Ta Khon style in the Boon Luang ceremony and enjoy taking memorable photos at the highlight of the community. It is a remembrance of cultural experiences with Dan Sai people.

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Times Place

2-3 Hours.

Phrosi Temple, Ban na wiangyai, Dan Sai Subdistrict, Amphoe Dan sai, Loei

GPS

17.290740, 101.148960

Contact

Mr. Withat Suwannakerd.

Phone number: 086-354-8192

Price

Package 1: Painting tha art of mask (include equipment,break,take a photo) Start at 360

Baht (for booking from hotel)

Package 2: Painting the art of mask

(include equipment,break) 360 Baht. ( Self booking) Package 3: Painting tha art of mask (include equipment,break,take a photo) 460

Baht.

(Self booking) *****remark 1.There is no charge in case of self booking without break (no charge 60 baht)

2.This Advance booking

activity

have

At least 1 day.

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to

book

at

least

2

persons

The Legend of Mudmee

(Thai Traditional Weaving)

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"MUD MEE" is a Thai traditional textile weaving from Kemarat community in Ubon Ratchathan which is well-known because of the story. Every Mud mee textile has its own story and it is told into the fabric pattern. In the past,

Story Telling

without technology development, Kemarat's predecessor used knowledge and put their souls into fabric patterns in order to tell their own stories. It is not only Mud mee weaving bring local employment and raise their income but it also preserve E-San culture and beliefs of local people nearby Mekhong River in Kemarat community, northeastern Thailand .

Tourists will perceive the legend of Mud mee weaving and also receive memorable experiences by joining fashion snow What should you

with Mud mee dressing. other activities are learning how to

get from the activity

dye with natural colors and weaving MUD MEE which tourism can make their own hand crafts. Moreover, there is another interesting activity called "Horoscope from Mud mee pattern" which each pattern can predict your future.

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Times

Half day and Full day .

Place

Khemmarat Subdistrict, Khemmarat, Ubon Ratchathan.

GPS

16.044422,105.218368

Contact

Mrs. Thanitsa Wongpatsa , Pure cotton group, hand woven, Phone number: 080-471-0987

Price

Start at 600 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1 day.

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The Unseen of White Squirrel at Koh Si Chang

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Story Telling “Koh Si Chang” is located in the coast of Si Racha ,Chonburi province in castern Thailand. This small island has a long history, beautiful resources and unique local lifestyle. The symbol of this island is land of white squirrel because it has many white squirrel packs and it is recommended as a highlight in the island. According to the history in1800s, John Confort, from England was the first person who found white squirrel pack. It is the only white squirrel species in this area.

Mostly, local people work as fishering and self-employed.

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After local people finish their work in each day, they spend their free time for making souvenir from batik and adding value from their idea such as signature animal in Koh Si Chang. These products are batik keychain and handmade batik bag to show local identity. Then, they created tour program for tourists who are interested in sightseeing and used white squirrel for making story tale along the trip. Tourists can choose various program for doing activity. For example, you can doing handmade batik keychain. or sightseeing tour around the island .

What should you get from the activity When you arrive at Koh Si Chang, you will get warmly welcome and seeing local lifestyle by learning the local community culture and listening island history with local guide. The activity of making Batik keychain can give you a chance to make you own batik key chain as souvenir. Sightseeing around the island and feeding banana to white squirrel packs. Escape the city life and get new experience in amazing Koh Sri Chang.

Times Place

Half day and Full day.

Koh Si Chang Taweat Subdistrict, Amphoe Koh Si Chang, Chonburi GPS 13.158394, 100.812116 Contact Koh Si Chang Community based Tourism Club, Phone number: 081-305-5544 Price Package1: Doing only activity. Start at 360 Baht.

Package2: Doing activity and travel around Island.

Start at 840 Baht.

Advance booking At least 1 day.

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Nang Yai Paper Craft

Phetch Town Paper-punching Artwork (Nang Yai Pattern) Story Telling

Nang Yai punching work” is another identity of the Old Phetchaburi Riverside Town Community that originated from Luang Por Rit, Abbot of Phlapphla Chai Temple, who foresaw the mobilization of artists throughout Phetchaburi Town to Join together to create Nang Yai with the objective of

Creating a performance theater for the people of Phetchaburi In which the Nang Yai represented the good and evil characters of Ramakien epic, transmitted from more than 200 characters, such as Hanuman, Tossakan, Rama, etc. which are currently on display at the Ancient

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What should you get from the activity In the Nang Yai punching activities, tourists will learn about the old technical craftsmanship art of paper-punching, learn about the tools and characters from the Ramakien epic, seeing the

value, and receive new experiences from doing it yourselves.

Times Place

30 - 45 minutes (depending on elaboration of the work at 3 levels: high, moderate and beginner) Phlapphla Chai Temple, Mueang Phetch Tourism

Enterprise Community, Khlong Kra-chaeng Sub-district, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province GPS

13.107487, 99.947346

Contact

Ms. Romyakorn Eravan (P’Noi) Phone number: 08 6344 4418, 06 2463 5464

Price

CT activity “shadow play paper carving”: start from 150 Baht

Advance booking 1 week.

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Yam Pattern Stucco Work

Story Telling

Stucco work is one of ten craftsmanship, considered to be one of the oldest craftsmanship since the Ayutthaya period. Phetchaburi is a Prince Town and plays an important role as a frontier town such as politics, economy, cultural arts, making Phetchaburi Town stucco work stand out, the knowledge and specialization methods of sculptors,the

uniqueness of the artisanal stucco art in Phetchaburi Town we can see from various temples. At this Stucco Art Learning Center, you can appreciate the stucco work from many artists.

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The development of creative tourism activities led to the exposition of such craftmanship and valued stucco work for tourists to do, learn, and understand more about Phetchaburi Town stucco work through the “Yam pattern” molding, the basic Thai design motif, primary pattern, for making other designs. The stripes of the Yam patterns are often adorned on pillars, windowsills, doors of churches, temples or pagodas. If tourists would like to mold other

works, the stucco art learning center is pleased to let them try.

What should you get from the activity Stucco Art Group is a stucco learning

center

for

young

people and those who are interested

in studying and do it with their own hands, obtaining khowledge, history, origins of stucco work from Ajarn Thongruang Em-ot, national artist in visual arts (Fine Arts - Stucco Art) 2011.

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Times Place

2 Hours Stucco art group of Ajarn. Thongruang Em-ot, Chong Sa-kae Subdistrict Mueang Phetchaburi District,

GPS

13.110266, 99.970963

Contact

Khun Boonchuen Em-ot, Phone number: 09 3605 1717

Price

Activity price/person Start from 200 Baht for adults (with snack) Start from 150 Baht for students (at least 50 persons)

. Advance booking

1 week

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“Toddy Plam Cake Cuisine” Crush, drop, steam yourself and that you arrive in the land of toddy palm”

Story Telling Phetchaburi is a famous

Thus, the people here have a

toddy palmTree plantation area,

strong connection with toddy

especially for jaggery, in which

palm, you can say that toddy

Phetchaburi people have used

palm built the town, living the

as an ingredient in making many

toddy palm way, careers in

kinds of Phetchaburi desserts.

food, including the handcraft of

Like the Ban Tham Rong

toddy palm leaf weaving that

Community, which is rich,

has been passed down from

surrounded by fertile mountains,

grandparents, especially the

forests,

for

toddy palm cake that quaran-

cultivation, especially the toddy

tees deliciousness from the

palmtrees that

local chef.

rivers,

suitable are

common

throughout the community.

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Upon arriving at Ban Tham Rong Community, will take the tram to our first destination “Lung Tanom’s

toddy palm

garden”, the land of toddy palm famousfor Ban Tham Rong Community, learning the history of the toddy palm way from ancient times to present day, learning how to grow toddy palm, the charm of toddy palm trees benefits from the root to the top, as well as drinking delicious, refreshing palm juice, in order to go to Chef Sai - Khun Sai Chomphuthong, the community and gastronomy tourism activity chef, learning toddy palm fruit crushing, and making toddy palm cake that you can do yourself for each step.

What should you get from the activity Tourists will learn the history of the toddy palm way from ancienttimes to present, learn how to grow toddy palm, the charm of toddy palm trees benefits from the root to the top, as well as drinking delicious and refreshing fresh palm juice, and be happy from the experience of doing the activities together with your loved ones and the happy smiles of the people in your family.

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Times

2.30 Hours

Place

Community Chef House Tham Rong Subdistrict, Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi Province

GPS

13.024944,99.919139

Contact

Khun Chatchai Naksuk (Noi) Phone number: 09 9246 9099

Price

Normal price starts from 80 Baht for half day trip (10-person group), the package is 780 Baht/ person (the price may be subject to change)

.Advance booking

1 week

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Yum Hua Nod (Palm sugar spicy salad)

Story Telling Baan Rai Krang community, is rich in rice field and palm sugar forest.

Welcome tourists to experience how to make palm sugar by local people, and also learn how to cook a unique local dish called

“Yum Hua Nod” (palm sugar spicy salad). Tourists can start to do it from harvesting ingredients from agricultural garden, selecting fresh and safe ingredients without chemicals and cooking with the local top chef.

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What should you get from the activity Learning about local lifestyle as rice field and palm sugar that lined up gracefully. Moreover, tourists will meet the local chef of the Baan Rai Krang community who create delicious and healthy local dish from previous times. When local people get together, everyone brings what they have to cook together such as “Yum Hua Nod” (Palm sugar spicy salad) which use head of palm sugar and herbs from local to cook and tourists are able to do it along with local chef.

Times Place

2 Hours Baan Rai Krang community, Moo 5, Rai Sathon, Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi.

GPS

13.017231, 99.869995

Contact

Mr.Prasong Homruen Phone number:08 1019 5545

Price

Ask the owner of the additional activity (Minimum 5 people)

Advance booking

3 days.

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Roasted pork rib with

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Story Telling

creativetourism

Khan

you will be invited to taste

Province is considered the

the superb local food menu

capital of pineapples because it

of “pork ribs baked with

is

pineapple” that guarantees

Prachuap

the

Khiri

largest

pineapple

production source in Thailand.

deliciousness

The outstanding “Pattavia

at

breed”,with a crispy texture and

community, the model tourism

sweet flavor, is considered the

communityin Prachuap Khiri

best

Khan Province that grows

flavored

pineapple

of

Ao

Noi

Khan

pineapples

people are proud. Therefore,

agriculture.

which when

Prachuap travelling

Khiri to

Prachuap

Khiri Khan,

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local

chef

Sub-district

using

organic

For the menu, “pork ribs baked with pineapple”, begins with looking at the pineapples of “Ban Rai Lung Pong”, one of the Ao Noi Sub-district community tourism network. Here, we will collect fresh pineapples from the trees ourselves, while also learning how to choose pineapples that are suitable for consumption, whether it be for eating fresh fruit or choosing the pineapples to be prepared for cooking. After enjoying the pineapple collection together, it’s time to prepare for the experience of Gastronomy tourism activities with the pineapple”, which we will start from the collection of fresh vegetables which are used as ingredients in the cooking, such as chaya and other side vegetables, which shows the story of the way of life of the community that use the local vegetables for cooking, before learning the story about the food.

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community chef, making the menu “pork ribs baked with

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What should you get from the activity Tourists will learn and experience the agricultural lifestyle, the pineapple way, the value and benefits of learning sufficiency

agriculture

per

the

footsteps of King Rama IX, and also

enjoy the pleasure of doing activities with the community, and bringing back good health in the making of pork ribs baked

with

pineapple

and

other menus that use local and non-toxic ingredients.

Times

3 Hours (for CT activities)

Place

Tourist Service Center of Ao Noi Sub-district Community-Based Tourism Club

GPS

11.848329,99.776820

Contact

Ms. Angkana Pipatsuksakul (Nok) Phone number: 08 1978 1577

Price

Half day trip: starts from 650 Baht ( 5-6 hours ) One day trip: starts from 950 Baht ( 8-9 hours )

Advance booking

1 week

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Paper from pineapple leaves and Kuiburi wild elephant poo Story Telling Paper from pineapple leaves and Kuiburi wild elephant poo group of Baan Ruam Thai was established in 2015, started by developing Kuiburi elephant and wildlife tourism activity. Then, the group developed paper from pineapple leaves and Kuiburi wild elephant poo activity which is accordant to the area structure.

Pineapple leaves are the waste material from local that farmer usually cut and burn off pineapple leaves. So, it causes air pollution in the community. Kuiburi wild elephant usually damages local’s farm

to find food. Therefore, this group decided to use the waste materials to develop creative tourism activity which is called “Paper from pineapple leaves and Kuiburi wild elephant poo” This activity is not only beneficial for reducing air pollution but also collecting primary data of wild elephants invasion damage by gathering wild elephant poo from local’s farm in Baan Ruam Thai community. Local people will get benefit from gathering wild elephant poo in pineapple farm to local from tourism activity. This activity aim to raise awareness of conservation and mitigate the conflict between local people and wild elephant.

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What should you get from the activity Many tourists are probably

Visitors who have free time

familiar with watching wildlife and

before or after visiting wildlife,

Kuiburi wild elephant. Meanwhile,

they can do activity with the

Baan

community.

Ruam

Thai

community

Tourists

will

learn

collaborates with Kuiburi National

local lifestyle with wild elephants,

Park in wildlife watching activities

coexistence in the fringes of Kui

and Kuiburi wild elephant. There

Buri National Park, enjoy making

are also linked activity called

tinted paper from nature, and also

“Making

pineapple

being a part in reducing pollution

leaves and elephant poo in Kui

and helping to mitigate the

Buri forest”

impacts of elephant encroach-

paper

from

ment in the community.

Times Place

GPS Contact

Price Advance booking

2 hours Making paper from pineapple leaves and elephant feces in Kui Buri forest Learning Center , Baan Ruam Thai , Moo 7, Hat Kham Sub-District , Kuiburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan.

12.112685,99.657590 Ms. Ari khongmhan Phone number: 08 5290 7436 , 09 3669 4401 Ask the owner of the addition activity 1 Day

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White clay Ceramic

Story Telling “Ban

Had

Som

Pan

The result was found that kaolin is

community” is a small community

the best quality in Thailand from

which has various tourism resources

the research of The Department of

such as nature, lifestyle, art and

Science Service : DSS. After that,

culture . Mineral is the important

local people established the Ban

resource and career of local people for a long time. The community has

both tin and kaolin . When time has pass, kaolin less used for industry.

Local people brought kaolin to mold a ceramic and check the quality of kaolin.

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Had Som Pan’s ceramic group in order to preserve and inherit the wisdom to the community and interested person.

What should you get from the activity From kaolin that has

Those people who are interested

been reduced the importance

can learn about the storytelling

from industry.It is taken to

from the community. In addition,

develop, and added value in

Ban Haad Som Pan ceramic group

Kaolin ceramic making

also gives an opportunity for

activity through the creative

tourists to create their own works.

thinking of Baan Had Som Pan

If you have basic skill, the

ceramic group. There are the

community will provide the activity

methods of selecting, sorting,

of ceramic painting as well.

kaolin mixing and keeping the quality of before making.

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Times Place

1-2 Hours.

Baan Hatsompaen Community, Hatsompaen Subdistric, Amphoe Mueang Ranong, Ranong

GPS

9.958681, 98.691035

Contact

Miss Sureeporn Sabpagul, Phone number: 080-040-2425

Price

Package 1: White clay Ceramic Activity (not including lunch) Start at 420 Baht.

Package 2 : White clay Ceramic Activity and community based tourism (not including

lunch) Half day Start at 720 Baht.

Advance booking

At least 1-2 days.

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The Sound of the Wind “Na Muen Si”

Story Telling

“Na

Muen Si” is the community located in Trang province in the southern Thailand. This community preserves the folk toy call “Lookloom”. After that, they established “Lookloom Na Muen Si enterprise” because they concern that their folk toy will be disappeared from the community.

Mr. Prasert Kongmon, local people in community.

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He uses folk tales to tell the background of Lookloom.

Nowsaday, Na Muen Si is held “Look loom festival” in every harvest season (FebruaryMarch). Furthermore, the community launches Lookloom competition, aiming to preserve the traditional wisdom and inherit to the next generation.

What should you get from the activity

Take time to rest from your routine life and feel the fresh with local lifestyle. You will listen the story of this community from local people and learn the activity that you have never done before which is

called

“Lookloom”,

The unique folk toy in southern Thailand and you can take home as souvenirs. The atmosphere of this community is surrounded with mountains and beautiful fields. It will help you understand more about the overall ecosystem and get amazing experiences in your journey.

Times Place

GPS Contact Price

Half day.

Na Muen Si Community, Na Muen Si Subdistrict, Amphoe Nayong, Trang 7.593839, 99.67756 Mr. Prasert Kongmon, Phone number: 087-276-6058

Package 1: Looklum Mobile making (Size S) start at 180 Baht Package 2: Looklum Model making (Size M) start at 350 Baht

Advance booking

At least 2-3 hours.

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T he definition of “creative tourism” created by DASTA

is “Tourism that focuses on creating values from the essence of Thainess, way of life, local wisdom, arts and culture which are unique through learning by doing with the 5 senses in order to exchange knowledge between tourists and host. Tourists can make their own works with creative tourism activity. This will create the impression, relationship, potential and inspiration for creativity in the future.”

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Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization)

BOARD OF CONSULTANT Mr. Taweebhong Wichaidit

Director General of DASTA

Ms. Watcharee Churugsa

Assistant Director General of DASTA

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM Mrs. Praphatsorn Vardhanabhuti Head of Creative Tourism Division Mr. Sarawut Takham

Community Based Tourism Officer

Mr. Nirut Borkerd

Community Based Tourism Officer

Ms. Sirata Siritham

Community Based Tourism Officer

Ms. Natthakarn Nongnuang

Community Based Tourism Officer

Ms. Nunthicha Inbumrung

Community Based Tourism Officer

PRINTED Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) 118/1 Tipco Building 31th Floor, Rama VI Road, Phayathai Bangkok 10400 www.dasta.or.th Tel: 02 357 3580-7 Fax: 02 357 3599

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I hear and I forget I see and I remember

I do and I understand -Confucius-

Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) 118/1 Tipco Building 31th Floor, Rama VI Road, Phayathai Bangkok 10400 www.dasta.or.th Tel: 02 357 3580-7 Fax: 02 357 3599