December 18th, 2010
Chiang Mai Rice Fields
Good News for Tourism in Thailand
Thailand — which has seen recent crises devastate the tourism industry — has been quick to reinvest in the tourism in order to try and revitalize and persuade vacationers to come and visit the ever famous Land of Smiles.
With a stronger focus on short-haul tourism planned for 2010 and beyond, Thailand is looking for pragmatic ways to deal with the reduced number of visitors, and the nation’s practical approach is finally paying dividends as tourism is starting to pick up.
At the height of the tourist slowdown, the Thai government revealed a range of measures in efforts to keep the spot light on Thailand, spending billions of baht on promotional offers, discounts, and free visas for tourists.
Until recently, these incentives were having little effect due to the Thailand’s very recent history of instability; but recently, the political situation has stabilized significantly, providing a great deal of international reassurance.
At a time when both Bangkok and Chiang Mai have been voted two of the best cities in the world by independent review, these economic reports are providing at least some reassurance to the many foreign and Thai owned tourism businesses operating within Thailand that have been affected badly by the drop in tourism.
With many promotional offers still in effect for tourists, the rainy season is now upon us, which signals the start of the annual low season in Thailand; and tourist centers such as Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai are all screaming out for tourists.
Whilst the rainy season is now here, it is still a perfect opportunity to take a relaxing break to the wonderful country of Thailand, and see all the country has to offer in peace and relative unspoilt harmony. Thailand is in some ways at its finest during the rainy season when the fields are green and the rice is growing.
Did You Know: Thai weather has three main seasons: The hot season, the wet season, and the mild season! The worst of the wet season in Thailand lasts around three to four months, from August to November, and chances are it is nowhere near as wet as you think! Typically, a rainy season consists of daily rainfall lasting 3 or 4 hours, followed by nonstop rain in the evenings. Bring an umbrella and have fun!
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Thai Buffalo Training Camp Mae Rim Chiang Mai
First time in the world for the new style travel that combine Thai lifestyle and touch of the foreigners.
Demonstrative shows at The Thai Buffalo Training camp, Mae-Rim, Chiangmai.
1. Live music shows on Buffalo back. The camp would like the guests to appreciate the leisure activities of Lanna Thai farmers. After finishing work in the rice field, the farmers normally play folk music and sing songs on their way back home. They play Lanna musical instrument such as Salor, Sor, Seung and Klong on buffalo back.
2. Introducing the History and Breeds of Thai Buffalo. The second show is designed to inform you about the history and breeds of Thai buffalo. It also shows you how the Thai buffalo works in the rice field.
3. Training the Buffalo. The third show reflects the northern Thai local wisdom of training and taming their buffalo to work in the rice field, including 5 techniques of riding buffalo which are very unique.
4. Relationship between Farmers and their Buffalo. The fourth show reveals the intimacy of the farmers and their buffalos as they work and live together all the time. The buffalos are considered to be the farmers’ best friends.
5. Demonstration of Buffalo Working on the Farm. There are many things that buffalo can do in the farm including squeezing sugar cane, transferring water onto the rice field which can only be seen either in the camp or in the remote area of Lampang province.
6. Buffalo Ploughing a Field. Today technology has replaced the buffalo in the rice field. Pictures of buffalo ploughing the soil in the field are very rare. The sixth show demonstrates how buffalo plough the sooil. It is a harmony between the farmer and the buffalo.
7. Demonstration of Growing and Harvesting Rice. The camp has provided farm tools for tourists who are interested in participating in the demonstration. There are workers who will show you the process of rice growing , harvesting and other field work.
8. Camp Tour and Demonstration of Grain removing. This activity shows the method of how the farmer selects rice grain by using the power of the wind. Tourists are encouraged to try every stage of the process.
9. Buffalo Racing. Finally, the camp would like to present an exciting buffalo racing which can be seen only on some special occasions in Thailand. However, you can see it here everyday.
Remark : Each show takes about 10 minutes.
Entrance Fee Rates for Both Domestic and International Tourists.
Independent Tourist Rate (Per person)
Tourist 200 baht Tour groups can have special rates, please contact our members for more details.
Student Rate. To extend the opportunity to students who wish to visit the Thai Buffalo Training Camp, we have special rates for students as follows
Primary School Student 20 baht (per person)
Secondary –High School student 25 baht
University student 30 baht
Special Rates for Domestic Tour groups.
Responding to the state policy that encourages Thai people to travel within the country, the camp offers special rates for Thai people who travel in a group of more than 10 persons at 30 baht per person.
Special Rates for Family Tour Groups.
If you travel with your family members, the camp will not charge for your children
Finally, the Thai Buffalo Training Camp, Mae-Rim, Chiangmai, would like to invite you to appreciate the beautiful and exotic cultural attraction in northern Thailand. Enjoy your day here and help conserve the Thai Buffalo to be with our Thai rice field forever.
Thai Buffalo Training Camp open daily, the show in the morning 3 times 08.00 , 09.00 , 10.00 AM
Evening 14.00 and 15.00 PM.
Tel 053 — 301628 01 — 2894030
