Stay at our home near the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Come and stay at a warm house that's in the city (30 min bicycle to the old square central moat) in the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam...and a beautiful farm / forest outside Chiang Mai city.

    WORK
    This is not a business, it's a private home. I've always got lots of projects happening, mostly carpentry (cutting and sanding), cleaning and gardening. Some people have done paintings others have built walls, it really depends on the moment. We have chickens and pheasants that need feeding just around the corner by an ancient chedi (stupa), I love doing it just before going to work^^

    START
    We accept volunteers to try starting WEDNESDAYS or THURSDAYS. By Sunday, we all usually agree on how long their stay is.

    WHO
    My wife and I are FULL-TIME teachers, Monday - Friday 8:00-16:00 I can meet discuss the arrangement after work. My Thai wife also teaches. She is tremendously considerate and helpful and can speak English excellently. I am a Canadian man who has lived in Asia for 20 years. I am easy to drink and happy driving around the countryside. I work full-time at a high-school and look for people who have independence and flexibility.

    FOOD
    Normally you need to find your own breakfast & lunch. We do not eat breakfast and lunch we are usually busy. On the weekends, sometimes I will treat you for lunch if I'm with you at meal times. Normally dinner time we will provide or treat you. Everyone has left here having tried lots of different foods!

    We welcome workawayers 28 and older. I probably will not answer if you are near 20. I really like couples or groups of friends.

    I do not use a smartphone so do not think I can reply all the time. I don't have Whatsapp yet. I make appointments and meet there. I probably will not answer if your request shows you haven't read much of this, just because I don't have the extra time.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am happy to show you some basic carpentry and other skills and let you practice. We have bicycles you can borrow and sometimes motorbikes you can borrow/rent.

    We have always taken WAers hiking and to a few destinations outside the city for fun. We often go to lakes and have dinners. I'll take you to a few of the really local bars, have you try some Thai drinks and play bocce ball / boules with the locals.

    Obviously the history of Chiang Mai is evident in the ruins and I have enough knowledge about it that I could share as well as general knowledge of Thailand, Thai culture and East Asia.

    My wife is a delightful Thai person and WAers have a great time when we take them to special dinners. She's very busy but she'll teach you little bits here and there, cooking, plants, culture and more.

  • Help

    Help

    When I understand what you are capable of doing, I can usually think of an interesting project for you to help with.

    For people with construction skills, I have a lot of ideas for renovation and beautification. I am slowly setting up a proper work shop.

    For highly skilled artists, have paintings and sculptures that need to be made.

    At the farm, ongoing watering / weeding / planting is needed.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Korean: Intermediate
    Thai: Intermediate
    German: Beginner
    French: Beginner
    Indonesian: Beginner
    Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Behind the house is a small detached secure room. It is semi-private and has it's own tiny bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower so you can come and do as you please.

    The 3 x 4m guesthouse (not including the bathroom) is slowly being decorated and furnished. We have a bunk bed (2 single beds) and a small table and fan (no air-con). We can sometimes include a bar fridge to keep cold water (we often give you fresh coconut water from the parents' house). You can use our washing machine and we have a hot plate and a wok you can share but usually people cook and eat together with us.

    Guests should be prepared to leave the house Mon-Fri 7:30-16:00. Normally, we do not ask people to wake up or get ready until 9, but just just be aware.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The farm is right near a fantastic reservoir dam...stunning sunsets! It's in a wonderful area to bicycle around. There's a mountain temple which looks over all of Chiang Mai basin. If you like to, 10 minutes away is a rather great mini-golf with mini Eiffel tower and everything!

    At the house in the city, I have a couple bicycles to borrow for free. We have motorcycles for rent if you want.

    For vegetarians, we have 2 great restaurants nearby; Happy Green is 5 mins by scooter/30 mins walking, a bit closer is a no-name shop (Guan Im) and in many people's opinion is one of the best value in the whole city.

    There are tons of old ruins of ancient temples within 5 minutes of the house, while nowhere near as impressive as Sukhothai or Ayutthaya, they are still romantic. The main road nearby is the Chiang Mai-Lamphun road which is lined by towering 100 year old rubber trees (google: Dipterocarpus alatus) and is a great day trip to Lamphun. It's very easy to get to downtown Chiang Mai by red truck during the day, about 15 mins, or 10mins by scooter to the very centre of the city.
    The location is very convenient for leaving Chiang Mai as well by all means, airport, bus station and train station are almost straight down one road or another.
    On motorbike, it's very easy to go to the southern end of Suthep mountain (the main mountain in Chiang Mai city) and go on the famous Sameong loop

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I'm not fond of the 'digital nomads' I've met so far but I don't mind someone who does a little extra work online

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Lots of space!

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    It would have to stay in your little room and there may be restrictions with it on the property as we have birds. Also street cats and dogs come by frequently

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    (max 25 hours, 5 days )maybe a 2-4 hours a day during the week & 5 hours a day on Saturday-Sunday

Host ref number: 291529143555

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