Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GIVING SOMETHING BACK
Several humanitarian groups do invaluable work in Sangkhlaburi and are always looking for volunteers. Some are
happy for short-term assistance; others require a longer commitment. Voluntourism is not without its critics
though, so think carefully about what you can contribute, rather than what you will get out of it, before stepping
forward. Below are some of the organisations:
»
Children of the Forest
(
www.childrenoftheforest.org
)
This foundation helps stateless Karen and Mon children.
»
Ban Thor Phan
( 08 1824 3369; banthorphan@gmail.com) Profits from this holistic health resort, based
near the main entrance to Sangkhlaburi, go towards a school and home for abused and orphaned Thai and
Burmese children. Volunteers at the home and school are welcome.
»
Hilltribe Learning Centre
( ) Run by Buddhist nun Pimjai Maneerat, this remote centre for Karen children
welcomes short-term helpers or English teachers. Contact P Guest House for details.
»
Thai Animal Sanctuary
(
www.thaianimalsanctuary.com
) Based at Baan Unrak (
Click here
), this group helps
abused or sick animals.
Sleeping
At the end of the bridge is
Dok Bua Homestay
(300-500B), which has rafthouses and regular
rooms.
P Guest House
( 0 3459 5061;
www.p-guesthouse.com
; 81/2 Mu 1; r 250-950B; )
You don't normally get
views like this for 250B. Stone and log-built rooms gaze upon the scenic waters at this
family-run spot. Trips out in canoes, on bicycles or by boat can be arranged from here.
Fan rooms are simple and come with shared bathrooms. Book a room in advance as this
place gets busy.
GUESTHOUSE
$
HOSTEL
$
Oh Dee Hostel
( 0 3459 5626;
www.ohdee-hostel.com
;
147/1 Mu 3; dm 590B, d 1400-1500B; )
Opened in 2012, this
hip hostel has modern dorms and cosy doubles. Downstairs is a cafe/lounge with its own
dart board and pool table. Horse-riding can be booked from here.
Nature Club
RESORT
$$
( 08 9510 8444;
www.thenatureclubresort.com
; 207 Mu 3 Nonglu; r 1200-2200B, tents 600B; )
Swim, zip-line or kayak through the jungle, as this action-packed, enormous adventure re-
sort really is at one with nature. Set on the outskirts of Sangkhlaburi, it claims to have
