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🌱 A Simple, Self-Sufficient Life in Sisaket
Hi, I’m Nok. I’m a Thai pharmacist living in the Netherlands, but I grew up here in Sisaket, in the northeast of Thailand.
Even though I now work and live in Europe, my dream has always been to create a peaceful retreat in my hometown—a place that’s simple, self-sufficient, and shared.
This land is my family’s, and my mother still lives nearby. She sometimes comes over to water the plants or check on things, but please understand: she is not staff. She has her own life, and this project is not her responsibility. That’s why I ask everyone who stays here to be independent, responsible, and fair.
This is not a resort, not a homestay, not a free stay. It’s an ongoing experiment in community living. The question I’m exploring is: “Can a small community thrive if everyone gives as much as they take?”
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🛠 How It Works – 2 Weeks Stay
1️⃣ Week 1 – Assigned Project
• Everyone receives a specific task/project from me when they arrive.
• You can work at your own pace, but it must be completed within the first week.
• If you need more time, you must let me know.
Examples of projects:
• Clean animal shelters (ducks, geese, sheep)
• Fertilize or plant new trees
• Weed the garden in specific areas
• Simple DIY work
2️⃣ Week 2 – Rest & Responsibility
• No assigned project.
• Just keep the place clean, take care of yourself, and respect the space.
This way, everyone contributes meaningfully, and the project continues to grow.
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🗑 Waste & Toilets – Please Read Carefully
🚮 Garbage
• Our area is outside city infrastructure—no regular waste collection.
• I now hire someone to collect trash, but until then, you must keep it tidy and sealed.
• Never leave garbage for my mother to handle.
🚽 Toilets
• We use a septic tank—it cannot handle toilet paper.
• Do not flush paper, and please don’t leave piles of used paper in the bathroom.
• In Thailand, we use a water spray (bidet gun) to clean—it’s more hygienic and solves the waste issue.
If you expect Western-style toilets with cleaning staff, this is not the place for you.
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💡 What I Expect From You
• Be independent and responsible.
• Finish your assigned task in Week 1.
• Respect the house, animals, and land.
• Clean up after yourself—don’t leave mess for others.
• Be fair: this project survives only if everyone gives back.
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🌏 Why Stay Here?
✔️ You want to experience rural Thai life.
✔️ You believe in sustainability and fairness.
✔️ You enjoy working with nature and animals.
✔️ You’re looking for something deeper than just “a free place to stay.”
❌ If you want comfort without responsibility, staff to clean up after you, or a resort-like stay—this isn’t for you.
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💌 From the Heart
This project started with just me—one person funding and dreaming of a simple life. But it’s slowly growing because of the kindness, hard work, and shared spirit of those who have come here.
Every tree planted, every shelter built, every small act of care adds to its spirit. If you stay here, you’re not just a guest—you’re part of the journey.
Let’s build something meaningful together.
– Nok 💛
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Interests
Sustainability
Farming
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn authentic life of Thai people and have their own place to stay.
Help
🌱 **Your Role:**
Your stay involves more than relaxation; it's about actively participating in sustainable practices, from tending to the land to embracing cultural exchange. Your contributions are essential in shaping the future of this rural sanctuary.
- Main tasks include watering, lawn care, and tree maintenance. While we have a sprinkler system, some areas may require additional attention to ensure proper hydration and cleanliness.
Taking care of a carven in my holiday house
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A whole holiday house property
🏡 **Your Stay:**
Enjoy the entire property, including my snug tiny house and the outdoor jacuzzi. My wonderful mum and nephew, living just 200m away, will be around to support you, ensuring a personalized and memorable experience.
You're welcome to prepare your meals using the kitchen facilities, and please cover the cost of your ingredients.
What else ...
Close to Cambodia border.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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I highly recommend the place to anyone who likes a beautiful, quiet, simple and charming stay where you integrate with natures rhythm in a wonderful way. I love it 🙏.
As an added benefit, the community around the place is also very welcoming and I had some wonderful evenings in the nearby… read more
My duties included shepherding and taking care of daily tasks such as animal care and maintaining the property.
I hope to come again in the future! Thank you for having me!
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I highly recommend the place to anyone who likes a beautiful, quiet, simple and charming stay where you integrate with natures rhythm in a wonderful way. I love it 🙏.
As an added benefit, the community around the place is also very welcoming and I had some wonderful evenings in the nearby… read more
My duties included shepherding and taking care of daily tasks such as animal care and maintaining the property.
I hope to come again in the future! Thank you for having me!
Please come back and visit anytime! My home is… read more
Your dedication—planting trees,… read more
During our time we helped plant 200 trees for a living fence, maintained the beautiful garden, created a guide for future volunteers, made fencing around the new trees and plants, cut down and prepared bamboo trees by hand, painted a sign for the… read more
We stayed at Nok's place for a week back in December and we just loved our time there.
Communication with Nok was always smooth, and her mother Tui is very kind and always available to help.
We took care of the garden in the morning and just enjoy a walk in the afternoon.
The nearest city… read more
Nok's communication is excellent, she was always available for queries and chats, she's an incredible person… read more
Thank you, Nok, for facilitating this space!
I went to set up the market booth with the family a few times, kept the beautiful garden watered and fertilized, planted new… read more
Communicating with you was always so easy, and you got along so well with everyone in the family. Even that I was… read more
The communication with the Host Nok is beyond perfect, she is always making sure to be available if there are… read more
Lots of varieties of plants to care for, weeding, etc. The mother and father down the road very helpful and kind.
Great communication with Nak. Neat to be a part of what he is creating.
Very quiet, small… read more
I really want to point out the excellent… read more
