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( *Spanish Tutor required March/April 2023* )
Our farm is located 35kms East of Phitsanulok towards the mountainous region of Phetchabun (Khao Kor). It's an area of natural beauty generally overlooked by visitors from overseas. It's remote and quiet so it's suitable for those seeking some time away to relax in the countryside.
The farm includes a 35-acre Rubber Plantation and 10 acres of land which is mostly taken up with native trees, banana, papaya, mango, fig & Mulberry trees.
Requirements as of : April, 2025
Looking for a couple to look after our dog while we are on vacation. You wouldn't have any scheduled work to do other than
cook your own food and keep the place clean and tidy. We would supply you with some provisions and the use of a motorcycle. There would be someone popping in daily to check on things, and to help you if you had any problems.
** No Smokers please
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Pets
Sustainability
Farming
Self development
Movies & TV
Culture
Videography
Technology
Languages
Writing
Photography
Plant care
Music
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Books
Architecture
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Team sports
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Fitness
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Long stay volunteers (14 days+) may be rewarded with a trip to a local place of interest if there is the opportunity.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
** Spanish tutor required ** March 2023
Generally we are interested in volunteers that can handle work in the garden or do housework and able to endure the heat.
- do weeding in vegetable bed
- raising vegetable beds
- seedlings
- making compost
- etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteer room with 2 single beds & en-suite bathroom
What else ...
Table Tennis Table can be used any time
River Rafting - One of the best river rafting locations in Thailand just down the hill from the house. (Wet Season only)
National Parks - Plenty of national parks around this area including Phu Hin Rong Khla with mountain peaks around 1700m above sea level. (Transportation required)
Phitsanulok is a pleasant city with plenty of shopping centers and a temple that houses one of the most famous Buddha images in Thailand.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a very decent internet speed considering we are quite remote.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 361452515946
Feedback (25)
13 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)
Charlie was the perfect volunteer for our place. For someone so young
he has an excellent knowledge and love of plants along with
an exemplary work ethic to go along with it.
As I mentioned to him a few times, he's an old head on young shoulders!
He's also an accomplished cook and you could trust him to knock
up a tasty meal with whatever was… read more
he has an excellent knowledge and love of plants along with
an exemplary work ethic to go along with it.
As I mentioned to him a few times, he's an old head on young shoulders!
He's also an accomplished cook and you could trust him to knock
up a tasty meal with whatever was… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
A lovely stay at this place, a place of natural tranquility. The wildlife living on the farm is a pleasure to see and hear every day, with lizards, toads, birds, and bees finding their home among the greenery. Being woken by birdsong each morning was a welcome change to the exhaust pipes and air horns of the cities of South Asia, making morrow's a… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Shawn)
Unfortunately, I was unable to be there when Shawn and Noah
visited due to work commitments overseas. We don't generally take volunteers in without me being there
but I was assured enough to invite them to go by
Shawn's previous reviews. My wife was delighted with them
both as they had great manners, were very friendly, and paid excellent… read more
visited due to work commitments overseas. We don't generally take volunteers in without me being there
but I was assured enough to invite them to go by
Shawn's previous reviews. My wife was delighted with them
both as they had great manners, were very friendly, and paid excellent… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shawn) for host
A huge thanks to Jiab and James for working with us. Our other WorkAway fell through, but James and Jiab came through in the pinch.
Even though James was out of town, his communication was great and light hearted. Would have liked to meet you, James! Jiab was just as welcoming and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. I enjoyed our… read more
Even though James was out of town, his communication was great and light hearted. Would have liked to meet you, James! Jiab was just as welcoming and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. I enjoyed our… read more
25 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marc & Ina) for host
Jiab and James are great hosts!
We were lucky that we spent christmas and hogmanay together.
Unfortunately, no vegetables were grown during our stay. We helped improve the greenhouse and there were some cleaning jobs to do. Accommodation and food was very good.
Jiab and James have taken us for coffee and did trips with us which we enjoyed very… read more
We were lucky that we spent christmas and hogmanay together.
Unfortunately, no vegetables were grown during our stay. We helped improve the greenhouse and there were some cleaning jobs to do. Accommodation and food was very good.
Jiab and James have taken us for coffee and did trips with us which we enjoyed very… read more
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13 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)
Charlie was the perfect volunteer for our place. For someone so young
he has an excellent knowledge and love of plants along with
an exemplary work ethic to go along with it.
As I mentioned to him a few times, he's an old head on young shoulders!
He's also an accomplished cook and you could trust him to knock
up a tasty meal with whatever was… read more
he has an excellent knowledge and love of plants along with
an exemplary work ethic to go along with it.
As I mentioned to him a few times, he's an old head on young shoulders!
He's also an accomplished cook and you could trust him to knock
up a tasty meal with whatever was… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
A lovely stay at this place, a place of natural tranquility. The wildlife living on the farm is a pleasure to see and hear every day, with lizards, toads, birds, and bees finding their home among the greenery. Being woken by birdsong each morning was a welcome change to the exhaust pipes and air horns of the cities of South Asia, making morrow's a… read more
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Shawn)
Unfortunately, I was unable to be there when Shawn and Noah
visited due to work commitments overseas. We don't generally take volunteers in without me being there
but I was assured enough to invite them to go by
Shawn's previous reviews. My wife was delighted with them
both as they had great manners, were very friendly, and paid excellent… read more
visited due to work commitments overseas. We don't generally take volunteers in without me being there
but I was assured enough to invite them to go by
Shawn's previous reviews. My wife was delighted with them
both as they had great manners, were very friendly, and paid excellent… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shawn) for host
A huge thanks to Jiab and James for working with us. Our other WorkAway fell through, but James and Jiab came through in the pinch.
Even though James was out of town, his communication was great and light hearted. Would have liked to meet you, James! Jiab was just as welcoming and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. I enjoyed our… read more
Even though James was out of town, his communication was great and light hearted. Would have liked to meet you, James! Jiab was just as welcoming and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. I enjoyed our… read more
25 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marc & Ina) for host
Jiab and James are great hosts!
We were lucky that we spent christmas and hogmanay together.
Unfortunately, no vegetables were grown during our stay. We helped improve the greenhouse and there were some cleaning jobs to do. Accommodation and food was very good.
Jiab and James have taken us for coffee and did trips with us which we enjoyed very… read more
We were lucky that we spent christmas and hogmanay together.
Unfortunately, no vegetables were grown during our stay. We helped improve the greenhouse and there were some cleaning jobs to do. Accommodation and food was very good.
Jiab and James have taken us for coffee and did trips with us which we enjoyed very… read more
4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joseph & Joelle) for host
Our experience with James, Jiab, Kaya and Keiran was phenomenal ! From day 1, they made us feel at home with jokes, hospitality and lovely dinner together. Their 2 dogs and the cat are little ball of love and clinginess, you never get bored of. We share nice discussions, movies together, played tennis or ping pong, went for stroll to waterfalls… read more
13 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ayano) for host
I spent really good time with James and his family for 8 days!
Even it was short time, James always did good for us such a taking us to the place to see thousands of bats ,teaching us how to make tasty jam, showing amazing pictures he took around there and his hometown.Especially he provided us really good accomodation ,kitchen and the space we… read more
Even it was short time, James always did good for us such a taking us to the place to see thousands of bats ,teaching us how to make tasty jam, showing amazing pictures he took around there and his hometown.Especially he provided us really good accomodation ,kitchen and the space we… read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ramanan)
It was a total pleasure to host Ram, not just once but twice, as Ram returned a few weeks after his first visit to volunteer again. We don't normally take in people as young as Ram but with so many previous good reviews how could we not! Very easy
going person, with good knowledge of tropical plants, good work ethic, polite and sincere. Our dogs… read more
going person, with good knowledge of tropical plants, good work ethic, polite and sincere. Our dogs… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ramanan) for host
Thanks a lot for hosting me. It was a great change out of the crazy cities and touristic place. It was a time for myself to work on me. The work was fare enough 4 to 5 hours a day / 6 days a week.
But know that it's a family farm and not a community so they usually host couple of Volunteers only at a time, so if you want have some time for… read more
But know that it's a family farm and not a community so they usually host couple of Volunteers only at a time, so if you want have some time for… read more
17 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dmitry) for host
Jiab were great hosts. I had a great time on your farm. It was a luxury style for me :) Unfortunately I did not get acquainted with the whole family, but I think that they are all fine people. Jiab I wish a speedy recovery.
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elodie & Veronika) for host
I had a great time at the farm and make a new friend who was there too. James could not be at the farm but his wife did everything she could to make us happy. If you like nature and peace you will enjoy this place. We shared a gorgeous house, the food is excellent thai food and the family has two adorables dogs. I am happy i went to this farm and… read more
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
James was very helpful over email as he was in Scotland, we're sad we never got to meet in person. Jiab was lovely to meet, talk to and be shown around the beautiful farm by. We really enjoyed our stay, the food that the staff made was incredible, we'll never forget, just be careful they love the spice! Jiab was very helpful in picking us up and… read more
28 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
I was unable to meet up with Henry and Jenifer due to work commitments in the UK unfortunately.
But I've heard they were both excellent volunteers during their stay. Considerate and keen to offer help with anything despite my wife not having too much time to spend with them either. They would be welcome back any time.
But I've heard they were both excellent volunteers during their stay. Considerate and keen to offer help with anything despite my wife not having too much time to spend with them either. They would be welcome back any time.
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe & Nacera)
Unfortunately being in Scotland at the moment I wasn't able to meet up with Christophe, but my wife found him to be
a very decent guy willing to do anything, and keen to learn. Looked after the accommodation well and very easy to get along with and able to eat anything that we had on offer.
a very decent guy willing to do anything, and keen to learn. Looked after the accommodation well and very easy to get along with and able to eat anything that we had on offer.
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Christophe & Nacera) for host
I spent a week at this farm. I slept in a guesthouse with another worker, trust me it is rare to have that kind of confort when volunterring. And there are two maids who cooked very well thai dishes.
There are many things to do in the farm. For my time i mainly did markotting. I enjoyed to learn how to do it. I talked a lot with James the owner,… read more
There are many things to do in the farm. For my time i mainly did markotting. I enjoyed to learn how to do it. I talked a lot with James the owner,… read more
4 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Przemysław & Olga)
Emek & Olga were excellent volunteers and we all enjoyed having them come stay with us.
We hadn't taken on volunteers for some months due to the rainy season but we had a requirement
for someone to come help assist with cooking and cleaning and were very lucky to have them offer
their assistance just at the right time.
Emek is a really good chef… read more
We hadn't taken on volunteers for some months due to the rainy season but we had a requirement
for someone to come help assist with cooking and cleaning and were very lucky to have them offer
their assistance just at the right time.
Emek is a really good chef… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Przemysław & Olga) for host
James and Jiab were great hosts. They treated us like a family. We've spent many hours talking, watching movies and hanging around. Kids (Keiran and Kaya) are very smart and nice. Keiran has endless energy :)
James gave us many advices on what to see and where to go close to Phitsanulok. Thanks to him we've seen temple that was the most… read more
James gave us many advices on what to see and where to go close to Phitsanulok. Thanks to him we've seen temple that was the most… read more
13 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Judit) for host
We spent a week in James & Jiab farm. They have a big tree plantation in a very quiet and beautiful place. The work was not too hard and we had plenty of free time to go around, read and rest. The house is amazing and also the food, we felt like at home :)
Thank you for all, you were really nice and helpful. Wish u all the best and sorry for the… read more
Thank you for all, you were really nice and helpful. Wish u all the best and sorry for the… read more
9 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)
Sean was an excellent volunteer during his 2-3 week stay with us and would have liked to have kept him longer if he hadn't had previous commitments. Very easy going guy with a good sense of humour and was capable of being left alone to do any work assigned to him. If you require someone that is personable and would get along with anyone he'd be a… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Maria Sol)
Sol & Nicolas were a lovely couple and we really enjoyed their company. Good workers who were willing to help out with any jobs, and were always up early to start work, and had no problems working in the extreme heat.
We really enjoyed the slide show and movies of their travels in Europe they gave us and wish them all the best on their future… read more
We really enjoyed the slide show and movies of their travels in Europe they gave us and wish them all the best on their future… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Maria Sol) for host
We spent ten great days with James and Jieb in the center of Thailand. Their fig farm was a very pleasant place to work, we enjoyed helping them and learning about fruit trees. It was also quite remarkable to be able to try lots of different Thai dishes!!
While we were there we went to see a waterfall nearby cycling and even got to swim in the… read more
While we were there we went to see a waterfall nearby cycling and even got to swim in the… read more
9 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mireia) for host
Thanks very much family for everything!!
I really had a good time during the week I spent at this place :) and waking up early in the morning wasn't hard at all, actually I enjoyed the exercise of watering the fig trees in the morning and then having time to relax, going cycling or whatever I wanted to do.
The house and plantation are… read more
I really had a good time during the week I spent at this place :) and waking up early in the morning wasn't hard at all, actually I enjoyed the exercise of watering the fig trees in the morning and then having time to relax, going cycling or whatever I wanted to do.
The house and plantation are… read more
8 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mireia)
Mireia is just a charming girl who would brighten any ones day up having her around.
Early riser, always up bright and smiling to start work at 6:30am and quite often found
herself waiting for me rather than the other way about. Very diligent worker looking to complete
each job, and often asking for extra jobs to do after her daily… read more
Early riser, always up bright and smiling to start work at 6:30am and quite often found
herself waiting for me rather than the other way about. Very diligent worker looking to complete
each job, and often asking for extra jobs to do after her daily… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
Staying in the Farm was great! It was my first Workaway experience and it was really nice to spend a few days with James and all the family. They made me feel like at home and the place is really nice. I would recommend it to anyone who likes outdoor activities and looking for a relaxing place.
Thanks a lot for taking such good care of me!
Thanks a lot for taking such good care of me!
1 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta was a great volunteer and lovely considerate person to have around. She was very punctual, getting up early every morning to water our fig trees and and always asking if she could do anything more. She likes to pay her own way so it was quite hard for us to even buy her a cup of coffee ! She is very nice to chat to, and we would recommend… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jesse & Georgia)
Jesse & Georgia were one of our 1st set of 'workawayers' and one of the reasons we are still taking volunteers in to this day, even though that was around 3 years ago now. Lovely young couple that were excellent with our kids and keen to help out with any work we asked them to assist with. We were lucky to have them staying with us over Xmas and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jesse & Georgia) for host
James and Jiab are incredibly generous hosts who go out of their way to make you comfortable and at home. The kids are both incredibly sweet and great fun to play with and we never seemed to be worked very hard given we were treated so often! Not only is their beautiful house perched on some beautiful hills but they've two beautiful dogs and a… read more
11 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Erin Andrea & Fernando) for host
We where at James place for over a a month and we felt just like one member more of the family. They were hospitable, kind and funny. We never felt force to do anything we don't wanted...They always asked for our opinion.
James is funny happy guy, excellent tennis and ping pong player. You would enjoy long conversation with the family and… read more
James is funny happy guy, excellent tennis and ping pong player. You would enjoy long conversation with the family and… read more
9 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin Andrea & Fernando)
Erin & Fernando were with us for just over a month and their help was invaluable.
They are a lovely, respectful, easy going couple that simply enjoy being outdoors and helping out and won't hesitate to ask if you need any extra assistance with anything. They work very well as a team or when apart and are excellent with kids. Fernando's ability as… read more
They are a lovely, respectful, easy going couple that simply enjoy being outdoors and helping out and won't hesitate to ask if you need any extra assistance with anything. They work very well as a team or when apart and are excellent with kids. Fernando's ability as… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno)
We really enjoyed Bruno's company, he's very easy to get on with and his English is better than
he thinks it is. Bruno has the energy of someone 10-15 years younger than he is, and works diligently and without fuss. We wish he could have stayed at least another week to get to know him better but his visa was about to run out. I don't think we… read more
he thinks it is. Bruno has the energy of someone 10-15 years younger than he is, and works diligently and without fuss. We wish he could have stayed at least another week to get to know him better but his visa was about to run out. I don't think we… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tao & Elena)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Tao stay with us as he was a very interesting person, with a thoughtful outlook on life and a good work ethic. He's also a very talented guy with great musical and artistic abilities which deserves recognition. He worked well in the intense heat of our garden and was also very good with our children, and we hope to… read more
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kotaro)
Unfortunately I wasn't there to meet Kotaro during his 2 weeks stay, but was told he was very hard working, preferring to work all day and keen to learn
as much as he could about organic farming in Thailand.
We hope he will visit our place again in the future.
as much as he could about organic farming in Thailand.
We hope he will visit our place again in the future.
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle & Jay)
Our kids had a great time with Dani and Jay when they came to help out with some 'homeschooling' for a couple of weeks during the school holidays. Both Dani and Jay were enthusiastic and inventive regarding teaching the kids and also eager to help out with any other tasks required around the farm. We all had good fun hosting them and we look… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Danielle & Jay) for host
Jay and I spent a week with James, Jieb, Kaya and Kieran doing both farm work and homeschooling. The whole family is very welcoming and we felt very comfortable and part of the family as soon as we entered their home. James was kind enough to take us to local attractions once we had done our daily volunteering which we really appreciated. Jay… read more
8 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rachel & Joe) for host
I had an amazing 2 weeks with Jiab, James and the two kids. The time passed so quickly and was extremely emjoyable. They are a kind. generous and knowledgeable family that opens their arms to welcome you in. Cannot ask for anything better.
The work was done in the mornings and evening as it is really too warm to work between noon and 4pm. Work… read more
The work was done in the mornings and evening as it is really too warm to work between noon and 4pm. Work… read more
19 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Madli & Madle ) for host
We spent 2 wonderful week with James, Jiab and their kids. We got to help out in the garden (weeding, picking coffee beans etc) and around the house (for example making chilly jam:)), play with their awesome kids and learn a lot about Thailand. We were really amazed what they've managed to do in the farm in such a short time and what great plans… read more
2 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Marina & Nadja) for host
It was a very pleasant experience with James, Jiab and the kids;
Everyday learning more about permaculture: planting, cloning, weeding and preparing the soil for the new sprouts; and of course sharing time together; the work is fair and satisfying. The landscape and the house are amazing, a very relaxing and comfortable place to stay, even being… read more
Everyday learning more about permaculture: planting, cloning, weeding and preparing the soil for the new sprouts; and of course sharing time together; the work is fair and satisfying. The landscape and the house are amazing, a very relaxing and comfortable place to stay, even being… read more
2 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Anndrea) for host
Jiab and James are great hosts! They really made me feel comfortable and at home. I learned a lot from both of them. I got to clone some mulberry trees, did some transplanting and re-potting, made organic fertilizer, picked coffee beans, and weeded. I loved it all! They also took me out to see a temple near by, which was so cool! I learned a lot… read more
20 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Emmanuel) for host
We spent very nice and good time in the farm. We had very nice moments with all people living there and with animals also. The project is very interesting and quite big ;-)
Thanks Jiab for your great welcoming and happiness.
We wish to all of you guys beautiful moments in Phitsanulok or anywhere in this world.
I remind you, you're more than… read more
Thanks Jiab for your great welcoming and happiness.
We wish to all of you guys beautiful moments in Phitsanulok or anywhere in this world.
I remind you, you're more than… read more
13 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host
Thank you Jiab and James!
I had a wonderful time here with my travel partner, Aaron. We would have loved to stay longer and I will really be considering going back again. We learned so much around the farm- marcotting mango trees, cleaning and caring for chickens, helping install a new water system, identifying loads of new fruits.. The list… read more
I had a wonderful time here with my travel partner, Aaron. We would have loved to stay longer and I will really be considering going back again. We learned so much around the farm- marcotting mango trees, cleaning and caring for chickens, helping install a new water system, identifying loads of new fruits.. The list… read more
12 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Lillian) for host
I had a fabulous time with James, Jib and their two kids. There are loads of new projects to be done and new things to help out with and your hard work is always rewarded with delicious food! Jib is a lovely strong woman who will guid you through projects and also give you the freedom to work independently. I hope the chickens like their new coops… read more
