Housed in a charming rustic courtyard, “Chaan Baan” (the outside of a traditional Thai home), invites you to get up close and personal with the cultural environment of the land. Discover time-honoured tools and techniques used in rice cultivation, learn to plant shoots first-hand from our experienced farmers, spin the potter’s wheel or create beautiful art on fabric with natural dyes. Walk through our carefully nurtured herb and vegetable garden, and help our friendly water buffalo with their ritualistic bath.

Highlights

  • RICE PLANTING AND BUFFALO BATHING 

    Tune in to the slower pace of life in the countryside as you plant your own shoots and learn about the harvest process, using methods handed down through generations. Then, enjoy a unique experience with our resident water buffalo during their ritualistic bath.

  • A potter teaching a woman and a child to shape clay in a rustic pottery workshop, surrounded by traditional tools and pottery.
    THAI CLAY MOLDING

    Discover the art of pottery with our expert potter at Chaan Baan. Engage with clay and explore various hand-building techniques on a pottery wheel, creating a pot, plate or cup as a personal keepsake from your travels. 60-minute private session.

  • A woman teaching a child how to dye fabric using indigo, with tie-dyed cloths hanging in the background in a traditional workshop.
    Tie-Dye Experience

    Learn natural dyeing from our experts at Chaan Baan – and methods such as binding, folding, stitching and pole-wrapping – to create beautiful patterns on fabric. Uncover the secrets of preparing a dye from natural indigo, using techniques handed down through generations. 60-minute session.

  • Saa paper making

    Immerse yourself in the time-honoured Lanna tradition of saa paper making. This unique workshop blends heritage and creativity, allowing you to craft your own saa paper. Explore its rich history, study the meticulous process of transforming mulberry pulp into paper and learn the art of paper decoration. 60-minute session.

  • Traditional or soy wax candle making

    Explore the cherished art of candle making, a local tradition rich in history. Choose traditional candle making, where you’ll work with classic scents such as incense, or soy wax candle making, which allows you to customize with your favourite fragrances and local floral adornments. Under the guidance of artisans, craft candles that reflect your personal style. 60-minute session.

  • Farmer holding rice paddy in hand
    Thai Farmers Museum

    Take a walk through the curated display of traditional tools and equipment used in rice farming and cooking when you visit our Rice Museum, which also shows the relationship between the “chao-naa” (rice farmers), the evolution of farming, as well as the customs and lifestyles of the rice farmers.

  • Woman makes traditional Thai khanom khrok (coconut rice pancakes)
    Local snack discovery
    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Explore the vibrant world of Thai street food at Chaan Baan, where each bite celebrates local culinary traditions. Savor authentic snacks like charcoal-grilled bananas or grilled sweet potatoes, all sourced from nearby farms.

  • A person holding a bowl of fresh vegetables
    Our Chef’s Herb and Vegetable Garden

    Explore the home-grown herb and vegetable garden that provides some of the garnishes at our restaurants and cooking school.

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