Isan Thai Homestay

Homestay in our Village Ban Khe in Central Isaan

Life in Ban Khe. (Our Village)

  • Ceremonial Procession
  • Buffalo farming
  • Mor Lam
  • Local Monastry
  • Ma weaving cloth

Make your way to see the unspoiled, untouristy Thailand and spend a few days in a wonderful friendly rural environment. Local market twice a week, local Pra Ajen Bua Monastry (Regular monastic activities one can attend each week.) and Wat Pla Temple. Visit a school, check out local agricultural activities with us. Fishing and swimming in the clean canal water from Lake Lampan. Nattaya’s family farm rice and fish along the canal fed from the Lampan Dam. Visit a small mushroom farm and the catfish dams nearby. Harvesting rice from early November then November / December burning and cultivation of land for the second crop January for sowing the seed.  Famous area for Sticky Rice cultivation. Orchid Farm, Rural Brickmaking and large Rice Mill in nearby Kamalasai. Buffalo farm, Regular catfish harvest. See how life really is in Thailand.Village life with direct neighbour Dr D who broadcasts intermittently to the village on all village matters and activities. Source of knowledge and wisdom for all. Watch Kick boxing on television (Sunday) and join in with the local enthusiasts. Join the aerobics class every afternoon on the road with 30 other enthusiasts to the catchy rythm of local traditional Thai music!! Many local Home Industries visits. Haircut for 50 Baht with Mr Bali. Spinster Tong Aun herds her Water Buffaloes through the village at 7.00 in the morning and 6.00 at night to bring them home. Neighbour Mr Bayi feeds his Brahmans next door near the Rice barn. Cock fighting on Saturdays and Sundays with the local enthusiasts. It’s a very interesting experience as it is An Isaan pastime that has been developed into a fine art.

  • Best friend Ann
  • Lipo
  • Ma
  • Naksit
  • Nan
  • Nattaya Nan & Graham
  • ” O “

Here is the Happy family you are likely to meet at some stage on your visit. Top left: Nattaya’s best friend Ann, middle brother Lipo and Ma.Then below, eldest brother Naksit , daughter Nan and Nattaya, Nan & Graham. Bottom…middle brother “O”.

Go to a bigger market in Kalamasai to buy BBQ requirements…we can make your sauces…choose various live fish, prawns (from local farms), calamari, fresh vegetables and fruit. Frogs, lizards, grasshoppers, crickets, rodents, eels and other delicacies for the less squeemish, can also be purchased. Some of these are served as snacks or delicacies. Isaan food is distinct from Thai and Lao cuisines. Som Tam papaya salad. Larb meat salad. Gai Yang grilled chicken. All cooked to suit your pallet. We will show you how to do a Thai Braai (BBQ) as well. Wonderful evening meal and entertainment. Tom Yum Soup a must.

Restaurants available nearby.

We are in CENTRAL ISAAN. (North East Thailand)

Central to Isaan area and the following towns. Amnat Charoen, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Phanon, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani, Buri Ram, Loei, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sachon Nakton, Udon Thani, Chalyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Maha Sarakham, Nong Bue Lam Phu, Si Sa Ket, Yasothon, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Nong Khai & Surin. Visit us on your journey NORTH to LAOS…