Way of Life in a Village by the Sea
Ban Talae Nok is a pleasant village situated by a beautiful stretch of undeveloped beach with a way of life that remains mostly unchanged over the years. After the 2004 tsunami the community members were interested to interact with tourist in a way that was respectful to their culture and a homestay program was developed.
Walking through this small village, you’ll notice women sitting together outside their houses shelling cashew nuts, weaving palm roofs, or making fishing nets while children play are at play. The lifestyle is relaxed and friendly, like one big family.
Traditionally the men of the village earn their living from the sea, and you can see them collecting their catch from the nets at the small pier. Once they’ve taken what they need for their family, they’ll sell the rest at the market. Some families raise livestock and tend to plantations in and around the village.
A group of women, with the help of the Royal Thai Government and Andaman Discoveries, established a soap making handicraft cooperative which provides supplementary income. Visitors to the village can join in a lively handmade soap workshop which offers a great chance to speak with the ladies about their lives and learn about their moving tsunami stories. (Area Map)
“A humbling and inspiring experience.”
– Isabelle, Australia
Sample of 3 Day Ban Talae Nok Village Tour:
Making Batik
Day 1 – Cultural Exchange
- Meet your homestay family and take a walking tour of the village to learn about the history and the 2004 Tsunami
- Learn the art of Batik‐ dyeing fabrics by using designs drawn in wax, keep as souvenir
- Weave leafs of the Nypa palm with the villagers to make traditional roof panels
- Enjoy a spectacular Andaman sunset while eating a delicious barbecue dinner on the beach. Share stories with your host family
Day 2 – Natural Wonders
Beautiful Sunset
- Take a journey through the mangrove forest and learn how the villagers are active in protecting this amazing ecosystem
- Journey to the Gam Islands* and enjoy the white sand bays, go for a swim and snorkel in the clear blue waters. Have a picnic lunch on the beach
- Fishing on the beach with local fisherman
- Handicraft workshop with the women’s soap group ‐ keep as souvenir
- Relax on the beach for another sunset or learn the essentials of Thai cooking
- Try on traditional Muslim clothing
Fishing with local
*Gam Islands are available during dry season November ‐ April. For rainy season, enjoy an extended mangrove tour
Day 3 – Village Life
- Walk to the school for a panoramic view of the village
- Make a local dessert snack – grilled coconut wrapped in a leaf
- After lunch, Transfer to Andaman Discoveries’ office for debriefing
Inclusive:
- Transfer from Kuraburi to village
- Accommodation in homestay
- English speaking guide
- Activities and food full board as mention in the program
- National park fee
- Travel insurance
- Community fund for the village
- TAX
Sample of package 2 day 1 night
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Gum Island 
Fishing on the Beach 
Weaving Roof 
Pack lunch on the Beach 
Jellyfish season 
Making Batik 
Making Batik 
Beach Fun 
Making Soap 
Chatting with Host 
Home Stay 
Fishing with Local 
Muslim Costume 
Muslim Pancake 
