Readme before you journey
Hello everyone, today I will take you to get to know a small and lovely community, "Ban Sam Chong Nuea Community, Phang Nga Province".
The small fishing community of Ban Sam Chong Nuea in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, is home to approximately 200 households, all of whom adhere to the Islamic faith.
This small community is inaccessible by land. Visitors can only reach it by boat.
The boat trip is not long, taking approximately 5 minutes from the pier at Ban Sam Chong Nuea to the destination.
Two Days, One Night in Baan Sam Chan Nuea: Unveiling the Fun Activities Await!
With only two days and one night to explore Baan Sam Chan Nuea, let's delve into the exciting activities that await us in this vibrant community!
Upon arriving at the community, we stored our belongings at the "Home stay หลังน้อย," which Mr. Surat had thoughtfully prepared for our arrival.
After packing our bags, we embarked on our first activity of the day: a canoe ride through the pristine mangrove forest.
The extensive mangrove forest here serves as a testament to the area's ecological integrity.
After a short boat ride through the mangrove forest, a light drizzle began to fall, coinciding perfectly with lunchtime.
Mr. Surat took us to "Ping Kan Halal Seafood" for lunch. The seafood was fresh, delivered directly from the sea. It looked delicious, and Fon said it tasted even better.
The highlight is the crab stir-fried with curry powder. The sweet crab meat contrasts perfectly with the rich curry powder. Oh my, it's so delicious!
With full bellies, it's time for the next activity: a demonstration of shrimp paste making.
The aunt taught the entire process, from finding the anchovies in the sea and drying them to pounding them into the ready-to-eat condiment shown in the picture.
Here is the appearance of the shrimp paste from Baan Sam Chong.
The most exciting activity that Fon was most eager to do was searching for giant clams. Using a wooden board to slide on the mud, she searched for clams with both hands. Oh!!! It was so much fun, you should try it!
After sliding on the wooden board for a while, the rain couldn't continue, so it took a lot of effort to walk through the mud to find shells. It was fun and **messy** in a different way.
Southern Language of the Day: Introducing the word
"messy"Which means messy itself.
Behold, the freshly caught oysters, ready to be served as tonight's delectable dinner.
Before dinner, Mr. Surat took us to see the giant sea catfish farm, which is another source of income for the community.
Dinner Time!
Tonight's dinner features a delightful trio of oysters, cockles, and geoducks. While all three are delicious, the geoduck stands out with its unique sweetness and rarity.
This morning, Mr. Surat will take us on a boat trip to explore Phang Nga Bay. We will admire the views of Khao Tapu and Khao Phing Kan, and finally visit the Diamond Cave.
How much your legs are shaking, ask your heart. Boom...boom...
Before leaving, we witnessed the creation of naturally dyed fabrics using colors derived from tree bark and the Barringtonia asiatica tree, commonly found in mangrove forests.
Villagers teach that when tying fabric, it must be tied tightly to achieve the desired pattern. Each pattern has its own unique tying method.
We tried tying it according to our imagination (imagining it to be beautiful), and it turned out as you can see. We are so proud! There is only one piece in the world.
The fun is over. Two days and one night passed quickly. We, the 15th generation of the Student Association, have to say goodbye for now. See you again in the next blog, everyone.
For those who want to experience the community atmosphere of Ban Sam Chong Nuea:
Contact:
- Mr. Surat Sumalee: 086-7417949
- Website: https://www.1nightstaywithlocals.com/ban-sam-chong-nuea-community/
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:48 PM
