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Pearl of the Andaman, Paradise of Thailand’s SouthNot only is Phuket blessed with beautiful powdery beaches and crystal clear water, another attractive

quality of this island that visitors find endearing is the culture and way of life of its people. That and the

intricate architecture that illustrates the gloriousness of the past somehow blend in harmoniously to create

a wonderful attractiveness that visitors want to explore.

Explore Community-Based Tourism @ Phuket

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Baan Tha Chatchai Community Tourism Learning Center

Baan Mai Khao Agricultural Preservation Tourism Group

Baan Bangtao-Cherng Talay Agricultural Preservation Tourism Network

Baan Kamala Agriculture Preservation Tourism Group

Cultural and Traditional Tourism at Baan Kanan of Thalang

Pa Klog Suff iciency Economy Learning Center

Baan Bangrong Agricultural Preservation Tourism Group

Tambol Rawai of Baan Bangkontee Tourism Community Enterprise

Cultural and urban Tourism of the Old Town Phuket

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Cultural and urban Tourism of the

Old Town PhuketPhuket, Pearl of the Andaman blessed with on land and under water natural resources, is no doubt one of the ‘Places to See Before You Die’ for many travelers. Aside from its long list of natural attractions, another side of its charm lies in the old town’s community where a mix of culture exists in harmony.

The old part of the city is filled with historical buildings in the style of classic Sino-Portuguese which were constructed during the reign of King Rama 5 when tin mining was the city’s most prosperous trade. Today, the local residents are collecting data and historical evidence of these buildings in order to preserve history for the benefit of younger generations.

The old city with Sino-Portuguese architecture has its own unique Peranakan culture. At Phuket Thai Hua Museum is where visitors can find out about their story and how Chinese immigrants left their homeland and settled down in Phuket to work in the tin mine. Their fascinating stories have become a part of Phuket’s history and evolved into a unique culture of their own.

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As guarantee, Phuket’s cultural road in the old city has received a Kinnaree Award from Thailand Tourism Award for ‘Outstanding Attraction’. Today, the local community and Phuket’s Municipality Office are working together to design a sight-seeing route in the old city so for visitors to follow on foot.

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Sino-Portuguese architecture came from the words ‘Chino’ or Chinese and ‘Portuguese’ for European which includes Portuguese, English, Holland and French. These are separated into 2 categories:1.Shop-houses, also called Tiem-Ju by the locals, are residences/ shops that are narrow, long and has a path way in the front called ‘Ngo Ka Kee’.2.‘Angmoh Laos’ are mansions of the Chinese tin mine directors. Angmoh means Westerner or foreigner and Lao means concrete building. Some are now converted into restaurants or museums but all still retain their elegance of the bygone era.

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Guided walking tour around the old city to admire Sino-Portuguese architecture up-close. During the day, the buildings’ elegant features are clearly defined in sunlight while at night, they are lit with exciting, colorful lighting. This part of town is also a fun shopping destination where souvenirs like the traditional Baba/ Yaya outfits are sold. An array of good food is also offered so have yourself a taste of Phuket’s favorites like O-Aye, Ah Pong, Moo Hong and Meehoon spareribs. And if you feel like having a cup of freshly brewed coffee, there are plenty of chic cafes in the area, too.

For more information, please contact: Phuket Old Town Community, Muang District, Phuket.Contact Person: Mr. Don Limnantaphisit Tel: 083 5904828

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Tambol Rawai of Baan Bangkontee Tourism Community

Enterprise

The community of Baan Bangkontee (North and South) and Baan Koh Lone of Tambol Rawai were set up 120 years ago with 80% of the population being Muslims and 20% Buddhists. Tambol Rawai is blessed with natural resources, both on land and under the sea. They have majestic mountains, beautiful sea, beaches and islands and even formed a community where traditional handicrafts are produced.

This community is one of the places in Phuket that offers tourism based on

environmental preservation. Visitors will enjoy local art, tradition and bountiful nature through

a list of activities arranged by the group.

These include the Rawai Group’s ‘Idea Paint’ which produces Batik cloth, embroidery,

different products made from Batik cloth, aromatic balms and camphor inhaler, bakery,

traditional Thai sweets, herbal compress, cold-pressed coconut oil and scuba/ snorkeling.

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Baan Bangkontee Community Enterprise of Rawai once received the Kinnaree award from TAT for its support in promoting tourism which generates sustainable income for the community.

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produces a variety of delicious baked goods including bread with filling of different kinds like taro and red beans and other yummy goods like Taosor, curry puffs, butter bread and more. All products are certified by the Thai F&D and Halal standard.

which produces traditional Thai sweets is made up of aunties and grandmothers who want to make better use of their time. Today, we got to taste the naturally colored sweet sticky rice, an age-old recipe, that was both sweet and very aromatic.

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which concentrates on making children’s kindergarten uniforms normally do the sewing at home.

who makes herbal compresses also offer traditional massage services. They are exceptionally popular with postnatal mothers who want to get rid of the bloating and excess weight.

offers guided tours by the locals .Visitors will enjoy snorkeling, sailing, fishing and island hopping around islands surrounding Rawai like Racha, Lone, Hay and Bon.

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Half Day Tour and Activities • Lecture on group formation and its development• Watch production process of balms, Batik cloth, sweets, herbal compresses, etc. (choices are up to visitors’ preferences). They can also try making these items themselves and taste the sweets they made.

Full Day Tour and Activities• Departure from Chalong Bay by long-tail boat for snorkeling and fishing around Lone and Hay Islands, and Bana Beach.• Feast on local cuisine prepared by the villagers. Most dishes are made from fresh seafood caught fresh daily in the area.

For more information, please contact : Tambol Rawai of Baan Bangkontee Tourism Community Enterprise, Muang District, Phuket.Contact Person: Mr. Songsit BoonpholTel: 076 289 701, 085 4290021Email: [email protected]

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Baan Bangrong Agricultural

Preservation Tourism Group

Baan Bangrong is an old Muslim community whose main occupation is fishing, agriculture and general labor. The village is situated between the sea and mountain with waterfall and fertile surroundings. Tourists often come here to enjoy the natural atmosphere.

The people of Baan Bangrong formed a group called Baan Bangrong Agricultural Preservation Tourism Group to encourage eco tourism within the community. With proper management and beautiful natural environment, it has received a Kinnaree Award by Thailand Tourism Award in 2010 for ‘Outstanding Community for Mangrove Forest Conservation’, plus an array of other awards given by other institutions.

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such as the engraved stone sign while a local guide recounts its history.

You will enjoy breathing in the fresh air and spying on the monkeys inhabiting the area.

with 3 main varieties of fish including the white sea bass, red sea bass and grouper. These are a fine source of income for the village.

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to study its ecological system, see the mangrove forest up close and witness people’s way of life along the river.

to learn the proper way of farming domesticated goats. You can also try bottle-feeding a kid (baby goat), milking a doe and tasting its milk.

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the lifeline of Bangrong Villagers. This is another place you don’t want to miss when in the area. Take a swim in the cool water for a refreshing feel.

by nurturing them back to health and teaching them survival skills before releasing them back into the wild. This project has been successful in restoring the wild gibbons’ population in the area as these animals have disappeared for more than 30 years.Today, it is the only place in the world which is able to accomplish this.

Take a 15-minute long-tail boat ride to Naka Island, the only place where visitors can see how pearl oysters are grown. This area is rich in planktons and sea-grass, an ideal environment for the development of healthy pearl oysters.Baan Bangrong Community offers fresh seafood from the farm and freshly caught ones from the sea, cooked to perfection in spicy local southern style. The food is simply delicious and the atmosphere of mangrove forest is just irresistible.There are still more activities revolving around eco tourism for visitors to enjoy and perhaps acquire knowledge along the way.

Carried out by Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation Foundation, this project rescues injured and disabled gibbons and other wild animals

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Example of Half Day Tour and Activities Visit the goat farm, Bangpae Waterfall, gibbon conservation park, forest restoration, historical attraction, enjoy canoeing and dining on authentic local cooking.

Example of 2-Day/1 Night Tour and Activities Visit the goat farm, Bangpae Waterfall, the gibbon conservation park, forest restoration, historical attraction and try canoeing, night-time squid catching, fishing. This includes overnight homestay accommodations and three meals.

For more information, please contact :Baan Bangrong Agricultural Preservation Tourism Group, Thalang District, Phuket.Contact Person: Mr. Prasert Rit-raksa Tel: 084 3099131

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Pa Klog Sufficiency Economy

Learning Center

Initially, local villagers of Pa Klog earned their living by coastal fishing and growing fruits. As time changes, farmers began to grow vegetables as a sideline; they started off with easy-to-manage vegetables like Chinese Morning Glories which brought a lot of income to the community. Today, they expanded this side of the business fully and devoted all of their time to agriculture.

A system they came up with is to rotate growing a variety of crops, starting with vegetables most popular with consumers like cabbage, gourd, moringa, etc. Some are grown on the land while others in unused containers.

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I have heard about ‘rice being grown outside the fields’ before but today will be my first time seeing this myth. How this is done is quite simple: They are grown in plant pots! What a marvelous idea it is.

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The advantages of being a farmer are the discovery of useful by-products like the bio enzyme extracts. These are made by fermenting unused vegetables, fish and other materials until they turn into bio enzyme extracts that are used to enrich the soil quality without adding chemicals.

Every square foot of space is being utilized; they even have a corner for raising ducks and cat-fish for consumption.More importantly, people have been educated about separating different kinds of garbage and learning to recycle some while fermenting others instead of just throwing everything away.

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• Listen to lectures given by staffs of the Tourist Information Center• Visit the organic vegetable farm with hundred-string winged beans and innovative method of agriculture. • Lunch

For more information, please contact : Pa Klog Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, Moo 2, Pa Klog, Thalang District, Phuket.Contact Person: Mr. Chalor Karakade, Tel: 093 754 1112

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Cultural and Traditional Tourism

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A small village originally located in AmphurThalang since the time of ThaoKasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn, this is one community which managed to preserve its tradition, history and religion extremely well. Everyone looks out for each other like their own family member and lead simple lives the way their ancestors have done.

The village is ideal for those who enjoy culture, tradition and being in a fertile forest environment with waterfall (Tone Sai Waterfall). It is a great place to learn about rubber plantation and fruit orchards as these are popular trades of the villagers.

By forming a group for cultural tourism which requires teamwork, the villagers also gain a lot in terms of bonding within the community.

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Performance Tradition

The Norah dance, an original form of art of the South, is revolutionized by incorporating aerobics dance into the original movement. This new dance form is great as an exercise routine for the villagers as the movements are quicker than those of the original. The Norabics is fun and gets the heart pumping, so let’s give it a try.

Food TraditionTaste traditional cooking with recipes passed on from generation to generation. Learn how medicinal herbs are combined with other ingredients to create tasty local menus like the ThalangSomtam whichfeatures a strong pepper taste, the Salty Shrimp Paste to eat with fruits, the Prik Yum chili paste which is a blend of herbs and shrimp (similar to NamprikKapi) or Tom Som with Garcinia for a predominantly sour taste and a hint of sweet and salty flavor.

Household TraditionThe villagers reside in local style houses that may look simple but are filled with happiness. The elderly love to tell stories of their ancestors to visitors and the younger generation so they could pass them on to their own children.

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Activities for Tourists

Community Tourism: (Thalang tradition) at Kanan Cultural Village to experience local culture and taste local cooking

Nature Tourism: Take a visit to PhraTaew Mountain Range, home to fascinating attractions including rare animal species, White Elephant Palms (indigenous plant found only in this area) and Tone Sai Waterfall, the largest in Phuket.

Agricultural Tourism: Visit local fruit orchards and taste seasonal fruits like Phuket pineapples and white bananas.

Historical Tourism: Experience tradition and religion at Khanan Temple, see the two-tiered Ubosot built in the middle of the pond, large fish nursery, pagoda containing bones of ancient Thalang’s rulers, Phra Thong Temple and the temple’s museum where important historical records of the city are kept.

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Half Day Tour • Listen to lectures on the group’s formation and its plan for development • Learn about Phuket’s ancient culture and way of life in different areas • Learn to cook and weave using ingredients and materials found in the village • Witness the Norabics dance show which features a mix of the Nohra Dance and modern aerobics • Lunch

Full Day Tour • Same as half day tour• Visit PhraTaew Mountain Range, swim in Tone Sai Waterfall, see the White Elephant Palms which grow only in this area • Visit Khanan Temple, see the two-tiered Ubosot in the middle of the pond and large fish nursery

For more information, please contact : Baan Khanan Community Tourism Information CenterAddress: 255 Khanan Village, T. ThepKasattri, Thalang District, Phuket. Tel: 076 311371, 076 313380, 086 682 1371, 081 8956864Website: www.cbtdatabase.org

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Baan Kamala is not only the largest Muslim community in Phuket, but also connected to the history of ‘PramaiSuri’ of Malaysia’s Lankawi; they also lead a life of mixed Buddhist and Muslim practice. Originally, most of the flat land area in Baan Kamala consisted of rice fields and orchards; but with today’s changing trend, many of these properties have been transformed into accommodations for tourists. In order to maximize its potential, the villagers formed a center to reinforce Muslim values which not only serves as a learning center but also a place where the housewives get together to practice Kamala culture.

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The indigenous plant which brings decent income to the village is Garcinia, also lovingly called ‘Buffalo Oranges’ by the locals. It has an overpowering sour taste which is popularly used to add tanginess to cooking. Garcinia is also sold in dehydrated form and is available in the OTOP market in preserved, dried, as well as tablet form (believed to help reduce body fat).

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The housewives also started a group which paints and embellishes their ‘Hiyab’ cloth normally used to make sarongs and traditional costumes. These cloths can be custom designed to each customer’s preference. Being housewives, their other skill naturally involves cooking and making desserts. Among the varieties of yummy treats, you can see a cooking demonstration of Thai and Muslim fusion sweets like the KanomSaiSai (sticky rice dough with filling) and KanomDuen that can rarely been seen nowadays. You can enjoy having a taste of these treats and purchase products made by the group at the community store.

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Half Day Tour • Listen to the history of Kamala Village and how Buddhists and Muslims coexist in harmony, leading to the preservation of culture and local tradition • Visit Kamala Learning Center to see demonstrations on Garcinia processing and sarong painting and embroidery • Take a tour around the village and fruit orchard with over a hundred year old Garcinia tress

Full Day Tour• After the half day tour, a local style lunch is served• Ride a guided long-tail boat to different beaches to admire natural sceneries of Kamala Village and nearby points of interest then go swimming or enjoy relaxation at will.

For more information, please contact : Baan Kamala Agriculture PreservationTourism Group, Kathu District, Phuket.Contact Person: Ms. Ladda KavichitTel: 093 576 6401Email: [email protected]

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Preservation Tourism Network

The population of Baan Bangtao-Cherng Talay consists mainly of Muslims with some Hakka Chinese immigrants who settled down here since the tin mining era. This mixed village is another good example of two cultures living together in harmony.

The inhabitants still lead simple lives and share a strong bond within the community as they truly believe in His Majesty the King’s sufficiency economy theory. You can actually feel the genuine warmth and friendliness of the people when you are in their company.

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The beautiful sceneries of the area, which never fail to impress visitors, include Surin Beach, Layan Beach and Bangtao Beach. A part of their land had been allocated for building hotels, another is where the locals reside and the third part is dedicated to organic farming.

Get in touch with the local way of life, art and tradition of Bangtao-Cherng Talay Community. Admire the architectural design of Mugarom Mosque, the largest in Phuket. Visit the vegetable garden where a variety of vegetables are grown together at the same time. Visit the fishermen’s market and select fresh seafood at bargain prices to be cooked to your liking. Explore the goat farm and learn how the animals are raised, then relax by the beach of the heavenly Andaman Sea.

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Half Day Tour • Introductory speech on how the network was formed • Enjoy dining on authentic local cuisine such as Rice Salad ( Khao Yum ), Thai rice vermicelli served with curry ( Kanom Jeen ) and stir-fried noodles • Learn about the Sufficiency Economy theory, growing hydroponic vegetables, managing cat-fish farm and goat farm • Cooking demonstration of Phuket’s popular chili paste and have a go at creating local dishes using vegetables from the garden and seafood caught by the fishermen

Full Day Tour • Same as half day tour • Excursion operated by the Long-Tail Boat Club to the ‘Parting Sea’ and enjoy swimming, snorkeling or canoeing at the historical ‘Sanay Po’ Canal.

For more information, please contact : Baan Bangtao-Cherng Talay Agricultural Preservation Tourism Network, Thalang District, Phuket.Contact Person: Mr. Sontaya KongthipTel: 081 893 8919Email : [email protected]

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Baan Mai Khao is a community of mixed Buddhists and Muslims who have been living together in harmony for a very long time. Their vicinity takes up the longest beach area in Phuket, starting from Naiyang to Saikaew. The atmosphere here is peaceful, quiet and lush and the inhabitants lead their lives the way their ancestors had for many generations.

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With everyone’s help to ensure a peaceful and unspoiled environment, Mai Khao’s lengthy beach has become the destination where turtles choose to lay their eggs. Among the rare species, you will find Green Sea Turtles, Hawksbills Turtles, Olive Ridley Turtles and the huge Leather Back Turtles. Other marine species in the area popularly caught for consumption include shrimps and Sand Crab.

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And since it is the last patch in Phuket, both locals and visitors alike are particularly attentive because it means keeping tradition alive.

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Taking a tour around the swamp forestSwamp forests take thousands of years to form as the water was originally sea water which had flown inland and got trapped by sediments. Over the centuries, salty water turned into fresh water and vegetation like grass and sedge started to grow around the edges of the marshland. Later, trees and bushes grew in place of the grass and eventually formed a swamp forest. Strolling along the swamp forest at the back of Mai Khao Temple is particularly peaceful and relaxing.

Other activities include Kapi cooking demonstration, rattan weaving and curry production by the sufficiency economy group.

The elderly believe that the sands of Mai Khao Beach are rich in minerals that can alleviate numbness in the hands and feet or even paralysis. Their method is very simple. A long, shallow hole is dug in the sand for clients to lie down; then more sand is placed on top of their body. They will remain there, nice and relaxed, long enough for the benefits of the minerals to seep in.

a crustacean with DNA crossed between crab and shrimp. These creatures normally bury themselves in groups under the sand. Catching them is easy; all you need is a wide fish net and some experience. This activity is a lot of fun because it keeps everyone guessing how many will be caught in the net each time a big wave rolls in. After hard work, you get to enjoy feasting on these freshly caught crabs and the best method of cooking them is deep-fried.51

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• Opening speech about the group’s set up and introduction of the group leader followed by lunch • See a prototype house based on the sufficiency economy, watch the process of weaving rattan followed by a trip to Mai Khao Beach • Enjoy beautiful sceneries around the swamp forest and try out the Sand Spa• Demonstration on Sand Crab catching, deep-frying and tasting

For more information, please contact :Baan Mai Khao Agricultural Preservation Tourism Group, Thalang District, Phuket.Contact Person: Mr. Manit SaithongTel: 087 594 1249


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Baan Tha Chatchai Community

Tourism Learning Center

The community of Baan Chatchai is a melting pot of different cultures as most of its residents moved here from other provinces. This community is also home to the Mogens, the original Sea Gypsies who have inhabited this area for centuries. Most of the residents living in the community work elsewhere during the day and return only to sleep at night. So basically, the village looks deserted. For this reason, leaders of the community got together to form a learning center where villagers could start an occupation and earn a living without having to travel elsewhere. Among the trades taught is bracelet weaving, with finished products being sold in hotels around Mai Khao Beach. The learning center gave people a sense of pride in their hometown, so much so that they came up with the slogan “Frontier city, home of the Mogens, beautiful culture and legend of Sarasin Bridge”.

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See beautiful sceneries of the fertile mangrove forest of Baan Tha Chatchai. Visitors can enjoy learning about plants species that grow in the area while strolling on the walkway that stretches to the end of the mangrove forest. It is also fun to see the forest up-close while paddling in the canoe.

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Enjoy a long-tail boat ride to Sarasin BridgeSee the fishermen’s way of life and visit the famous Phuket lobster farm in the sea. Continue the journey to Sarasin Bridge where a young couple sacrificed their lives for their forbidden love in order to be together for eternity. After that, the journey takes visitors to the spot where the Burmese troop built a base camp before invading Thalang City and then to the fishermen’s place of worship.

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Take a Closer Look at the fishermen’s (formerly known as Sea Gypsies) Way of LifeVisitors get to take a look into the lives of the fishermen who were formerly known as Sea Gypsies at Baan Hin Luk Diew (One-Stone Village). Although they have pretty much blended in with the villagers by now, the men still keep to their life-long profession of fishing while the women extract clams from their shell.

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Diversity of the People and Customs They Brought AlongThe inhabitants of Baan Tha Chatchai consist of people who migrated from many different places, which naturally creates diversity in culture and groups of profession such as Batik painting, fish drying, bracelet weaving, etc.

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Example of Tour and Activities • Seminar on the group’s formation and introduction of the group’s leader • Stroll along the walkway by the mangrove forest and enjoy canoeing• Experience the lives of the villagers and visit the lobster farm • Take a ride on the long-tail boat to Sarasin Bridge, the Burmese Base Camp and the fishermen’s place of worship.• Visit the Mogen Village• Learn about the differences in culture • October to March is the season when jellyfish multiply in great abundance. Visitors can join local fishermen as they go out to catch these jellyfish for consumption.

For more information, please contact :Baan Tha Chatchai Community, Thalang District, Phuket.Mr. Somporn TansakulTel: 087 284 9676

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