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Description
Hello! My name is Kwan. I left my job in 2011 to became a farmer in order to pursued answers for my life long questions - why do farmers are so poor and does natural farming really work.
I began all this by taking over a 12 acres orchard farm since 2011 and converted it to a certified organic one. However, to make it become a real agro-ecology farm, there are still a lot to do. This is not only about stop using pesticide and chemical fertilizer, but also changing the way we live our lives. We have an ambition to make it as eco-friendly as possible and, hopefully; it will become a learning center for people who want to live a sustainable/self reliance life.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Natural farming/ecological farming:
- Workawayers will learn how to farm in a natural way.
- Participants will see by themselves whether natural farming is the solution to the present day agriculture or not.
- Participants will be able to apply the farming practice to their own project.
Authentic cultural experience:
- By living/working in a farm that is operated by the local people in a non-touristic area, workawayers will exposed themselves to a genuine local experience.
- There are not many hosts on the east of Thailand that open their houses for volunteers. So, your experience will be unique.
Site visits:
- We are taking our volunteers to places in the province once a week. Although our location is not located in a touristic area, there are plenty of beautiful sites in the province to visit such as waterfall, mountain and beaches.
Aide
- Planting a food forest
- Weeding, mulching and pruning
- Planting a kitchen garden
- Watering
- Making compost
- Building furniture for the house
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Thai: Courant
Hébergement
We will provide a room with bunk bed. One room can host 2 volunteers. So, please be expected that you might have to share a room with another volunteer. There are modern toilet and shower rooms in a house. However, there is no hot shower provided.
Food will be provided 3 meal a day. I have stop eating dinner for a while, but I will provide some ingredients for you to make your own meal.
There is no Wifi provided in the house. However, there is a mobile coverage in the area; therefore, volunteer can go online via personal internet sim card.
Autres infos...
It doesn't matter if you have an previous experience in a farm. We are interested in what you are willing to do more than where you have been or what you have done.
We are more than happy to answer questions from people who have genuine interests in our project. To show that you are truly interested to join us and have fully read our profile, please put the phase "No WiFi Provided" in your first sentence when writing an email to us.
I enjoy listening to silence. If you need to listen to loud music all the time, a headphone is strongly advised.
We also take our volunteers to visit local sites at least once a week. Those places could be waterfall, beaches, local market and etc, which depends mainly on the weather.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
N° de référence hôte : 345697358396
Feedback (18)
19 mars 2023
First of all, I want to thank Kwan for the opportunity to get an insight of his life.
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The recommondation is very surprising to me, because in the beginning I worked at the farm for one week and when I ask if I could extend for another he said yes without hasitating...
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On the one hand the project Kwan is trying to create and his ideas about… read more
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The recommondation is very surprising to me, because in the beginning I worked at the farm for one week and when I ask if I could extend for another he said yes without hasitating...
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On the one hand the project Kwan is trying to create and his ideas about… read more
11 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Robert)
It depends on what what you are looking for. If you are looking someone to talk to, discuss philosophy or help with cooking, Robert is the one. However, if you are looking for someone to work, to help with what you actually need (not what s/he what’s to do), you might what to preserve the space for someone else.
We had awkward weeks working with… read more
We had awkward weeks working with… read more
(Bien
)
13 mars 2023
Kwan was an excellent host during the two weeks I stayed at his eco-agricultural farm in January 2023. He is friendly, kind, and accomodating of needs and preferences, which made me feel comfortable from my time of arrival. Kwan provides thorough explanations about tasks to be done and is patient in guiding in proper ways to accomplish them. He is… read more
1 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan is a vegan, meaning she has translated her concern about sustainability and environment into part of her daily life. Megan is a very professional and a very decent person in many ways. She really paid attention to any instruction I had told her before and during her stay. She came here prepared. House was very tidy and organized when Megan… read more
(Excellent
)
27 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Capers)
It was such a pleasure to host Capers for 3 weeks. Capers was a very experienced farmer and has brought tons of experience and skills to the farm. She was very independent, mature and reliable. I just told her what I needed then she led the team to achieved the goal. The work was really hard (2 pick axe handles were broken!), but she did it in a… read more
(Excellent
)
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Exactitude du profil:
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Échange culturel:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.8)
19 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Robert) pour l'hôte
First of all, I want to thank Kwan for the opportunity to get an insight of his life.
_
The recommondation is very surprising to me, because in the beginning I worked at the farm for one week and when I ask if I could extend for another he said yes without hasitating...
_
On the one hand the project Kwan is trying to create and his ideas about… read more
_
The recommondation is very surprising to me, because in the beginning I worked at the farm for one week and when I ask if I could extend for another he said yes without hasitating...
_
On the one hand the project Kwan is trying to create and his ideas about… read more
11 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Robert)
It depends on what what you are looking for. If you are looking someone to talk to, discuss philosophy or help with cooking, Robert is the one. However, if you are looking for someone to work, to help with what you actually need (not what s/he what’s to do), you might what to preserve the space for someone else.
We had awkward weeks working with… read more
We had awkward weeks working with… read more
(Bien
)
13 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Megan) pour l'hôte
Kwan was an excellent host during the two weeks I stayed at his eco-agricultural farm in January 2023. He is friendly, kind, and accomodating of needs and preferences, which made me feel comfortable from my time of arrival. Kwan provides thorough explanations about tasks to be done and is patient in guiding in proper ways to accomplish them. He is… read more
1 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan is a vegan, meaning she has translated her concern about sustainability and environment into part of her daily life. Megan is a very professional and a very decent person in many ways. She really paid attention to any instruction I had told her before and during her stay. She came here prepared. House was very tidy and organized when Megan… read more
(Excellent
)
27 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Capers)
It was such a pleasure to host Capers for 3 weeks. Capers was a very experienced farmer and has brought tons of experience and skills to the farm. She was very independent, mature and reliable. I just told her what I needed then she led the team to achieved the goal. The work was really hard (2 pick axe handles were broken!), but she did it in a… read more
(Excellent
)
8 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eva & Sydney)
Syd and Eva are nice and colorful people to work with ; ) I They helped me with the farm and kitchen works. Some works may be too physically hard, but they never complained. They kept doing on their pace. Eva and Syd have good skills in art. They did very fine jobs in seed germination, transplanting, repairing wood rack on the balcony and paint… read more
(Excellent
)
4 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Eva & Sydney) pour l'hôte
We really enjoyed our stay with Kwan. He is a very nice, funny, and sofishticated guy :). The work hours and projects were good. We loved going to the local markets and restaurants in Trat. We really appreciate that Kwan took us to a cool waterfall and canoeing at a mangrove forest by the beach. The accommodation was very nice and the farm was a… read more
1 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Miha)
Miha was a hardworking person and gave 100% for every assigned task. He worked long hours and still helped with the cooking for most meals. What I liked in particular about Miha was that he always put things back to their places and cleaned/organized his working space once the task was done. The only thing that gave me headache were how he bragged… read more
(Excellent
)
6 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Miha) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience. I stayed at the farm for 20 days. The work was intense and long hours, but worth it all.
Kwan is a great guy who knows everything about farming, deeply cares about nature and support the community in any way he can. I learned about farmlife, sustainability and Thai culture.
When I arrived the place looked… read more
Kwan is a great guy who knows everything about farming, deeply cares about nature and support the community in any way he can. I learned about farmlife, sustainability and Thai culture.
When I arrived the place looked… read more
20 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ELENA)
Elena has raised the bar to the max. She was with me for about 3 weeks and made huge contributions to the farm, such as laying brick for the rain water storage tank, weeding, making a compost, harvesting banana, trimming branches/ clearing some trees in the forest area, doing some carpentry, planting water plant, doing photo documentary for couple… read more
(Excellent
)
27 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Logan)
Logan came to help me during the busiest time of the season. It was very easy to work with Logan. He will help with whatever you have ask for.
Logan has help me with harvesting, preserving food, packing fruits, planting and growing community herb garden. Logan had some existing experience in making jam, which was very helpful.
It was easy to… read more
Logan has help me with harvesting, preserving food, packing fruits, planting and growing community herb garden. Logan had some existing experience in making jam, which was very helpful.
It was easy to… read more
(Très bien
)
24 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Logan) pour l'hôte
I had an incredible experience with Kwan. I felt at home in a beautiful farm. I had some time to go explore around the area. Kwan is very involved in the community and has an excellent philosophy of farming- it was inspiring to experience and be part of. The accommodation in his house is very nice, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend this… read more
30 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Emily) pour l'hôte
Working at Kwan's farm was an amazing experience, I stayed here for 2 weeks and loved every minute of it. I came here to learn more about my interest in permaculture, Kwan seen that and was constantly teaching me methods and principles, little tips, and even had some permaculture books laid out for me to read when I arrived! Kwan leads such an… read more
28 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emily)
Emily has a straight 5 stars feedback and I confirm that it is not overrated. She is definitely the kind of volunteer you are looking for.
In short, Emily works hard and eat very little, so, I guess, this is all you need to know ..yee….ahhh 🤣
Emily is a strong and tough young woman who can do any hard farm works under the hot sun or a heavy… read more
In short, Emily works hard and eat very little, so, I guess, this is all you need to know ..yee….ahhh 🤣
Emily is a strong and tough young woman who can do any hard farm works under the hot sun or a heavy… read more
(Excellent
)
10 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Rebecca Catherine) pour l'hôte
Living and learning with Kwan and his family was a rewarding experience as an English teacher and future farmer. The first week I spent with Kwan, he patiently taught me the many skills of permaculture. I learned to restore the soil using different materials, I learned to cut bamboo using a saw and knife (machette), and I harvested many… read more
9 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rebecca Catherine)
Becca arrived during the hottest week of the summer. Works on a farm were really tough, but she has survived! Becca was a fast learner and I was impressed by that.
Within a week Becca was no longer a volunteer, but a family member. Becca was part of everything on a farm - working, cooking, cleaning, organizing things and taking care/educating our… read more
Within a week Becca was no longer a volunteer, but a family member. Becca was part of everything on a farm - working, cooking, cleaning, organizing things and taking care/educating our… read more
(Excellent
)
13 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra aka Alex was a very helpful and reliable person. She seemed to be a quiet person, but, later, I realized that she had a pretty good sense of humor 😅. Alex is fit for physical demanding work in a farm, can work safely with machine, have very good organizing skill and safe for children. She also helped organizing my messy kitchen by… read more
(Excellent
)
18 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emil Frehr & Elvira Mille Nørgaard)
Emil and Elvira were nice people who brought positive vibe to the farm. They were here for two weeks in February, which we had so many things to do before the rain come.
Emil and Elvira were quite young, but very mature and have good self disciplines. I felt comfortable letting them do most farming tasks on the own, so that I can focus more on… read more
Emil and Elvira were quite young, but very mature and have good self disciplines. I felt comfortable letting them do most farming tasks on the own, so that I can focus more on… read more
(Excellent
)
18 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Emil Frehr & Elvira Mille Nørgaard) pour l'hôte
I can do nothing but strongly recommending staying. He is a kind, funny, smiling, friendly, and inspiring host!
Me and my girlfriend stayed here for 14 days and we enjoyed both the work and our activities in the free-time. Mostly we were building bamboo fence and taking care of the garden/farm, while he was focusing on his carpentry. If you are… read more
Me and my girlfriend stayed here for 14 days and we enjoyed both the work and our activities in the free-time. Mostly we were building bamboo fence and taking care of the garden/farm, while he was focusing on his carpentry. If you are… read more
2 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Théo & Alison) pour l'hôte
Our time at Kwan's farm was so good !
His hospitality made us feel at home.
We worked the wood and the ground in the middle the jungle.
Kwan is an open-minded host who appreciated the exchange and also the calm of the nature (so we are).
He shared his skills and knowledge with us and we discovered his Thai everyday life. We shared his work, his… read more
His hospitality made us feel at home.
We worked the wood and the ground in the middle the jungle.
Kwan is an open-minded host who appreciated the exchange and also the calm of the nature (so we are).
He shared his skills and knowledge with us and we discovered his Thai everyday life. We shared his work, his… read more
31 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Théo & Alison)
It was a pleasure hosting and working with Théo and Alison. They were a really nice couple who came with passion to help. They worked hard for long hours to achieve the assigned tasks. It is amazing to look back and see what they have done during past two weeks.
Théo and Alison were quite young, but there were very mature and organize. I felt… read more
Théo and Alison were quite young, but there were very mature and organize. I felt… read more
(Excellent
)
16 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Marco) pour l'hôte
My first and best (so far) Workaway experience so far. "Professor" Kwan is a very kind, generous and knowledgable man, with interesting plans and visions. And he is so funny when he tries to be funny. Learned a lot about working with local plants / fruits / veggies / materials, and I was fortunate to have a Thai holiday and some boating… read more
6 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marco)
In short, if this Dutchman send you a hosting request, just take him!
Longer version: Marco was volunteering with us for about 2 weeks. He was really here to help, to learn and to share his expertise. Marco was a very helpful person and gave us many helps without asking. He automatically took a mentor role when the new volunteers arrived and… read more
Longer version: Marco was volunteering with us for about 2 weeks. He was really here to help, to learn and to share his expertise. Marco was a very helpful person and gave us many helps without asking. He automatically took a mentor role when the new volunteers arrived and… read more
(Excellent
)
15 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thor Ørom & Janani)
I had a good impression with Thor and Janani from the start. After the initial email, they gave me a phone call on the next day and all arrangements were done. They are simply professional and efficient.
Thor and Janani were here to help and to learn. We had great discussions on how/why do things work and doesn’t. We have accomplished so many… read more
Thor and Janani were here to help and to learn. We had great discussions on how/why do things work and doesn’t. We have accomplished so many… read more
(Excellent
)
14 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Thor Ørom & Janani) pour l'hôte
Kwan is a super nice and inspirational guy, and we really enjoyed our stay in his little paradise.
We came with the purpose of learning more about organic farming, and Kwan was more than happy about teaching us all he knew. His lessons combined with actually building the rest beds for the vegetable garden, was a good combination of theory and… read more
We came with the purpose of learning more about organic farming, and Kwan was more than happy about teaching us all he knew. His lessons combined with actually building the rest beds for the vegetable garden, was a good combination of theory and… read more
7 déc. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Calum) pour l'hôte
Kwan is one of the teachers in life you don't fully understand until you leave.
He was enthusiastic, passionate, trusting, and patient. I learnt permaculture techniques, methods and reasons why things are done certain ways, identification of fruits, plants, and crops.
I shared my time at his beautiful home with his mother- an angel on a… read more
He was enthusiastic, passionate, trusting, and patient. I learnt permaculture techniques, methods and reasons why things are done certain ways, identification of fruits, plants, and crops.
I shared my time at his beautiful home with his mother- an angel on a… read more
20 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Calum)
Calum is a young man who has a very positive attitude and physically and mentally strong. Thanks to that, we have achieved so much while he was with us. I can see that Calum can see a big picture of the project, so he is more than happy to help with any tasks we have asked.
He is also very humble and willing to learn. Our family really… read more
He is also very humble and willing to learn. Our family really… read more
(Excellent
)
20 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Renata) pour l'hôte
Hi Kwan and Ant
As I told to you guys I had an amazing experience in the Farm.
Working on a Farm was something completely new for me and I couldn't imagine what I was found there and also if I will able to do the job that you were expacting from my Side.
For my happiness I was very happy that I could do what were needing in the Farm and also help… read more
As I told to you guys I had an amazing experience in the Farm.
Working on a Farm was something completely new for me and I couldn't imagine what I was found there and also if I will able to do the job that you were expacting from my Side.
For my happiness I was very happy that I could do what were needing in the Farm and also help… read more
16 août 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Renata)
Renata was for 3 +1 weeks! She came back to help us to finished an urgent project! She was a very kind and helpful person. Apart from helping us with the daily work, Renata also volunteered to cook delicious dishes for most meal, which saved me lot of time.
Farming was a new thing to her; however, she proposed to organize my very messy kitchen… read more
Farming was a new thing to her; however, she proposed to organize my very messy kitchen… read more
(Excellent
)
20 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Romain & Florent)
Romain and Florent have true enthusiasm to learn about sustainable farming. They were a good team. Romain did most of communication while Florent was a major physical power of the team.
They left earlier than plan due to the Covid pandemic. However, they were kind enough to offered extra hours of work.
Room and house were clean during their… read more
They left earlier than plan due to the Covid pandemic. However, they were kind enough to offered extra hours of work.
Room and house were clean during their… read more
(Excellent
)
30 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Romain & Florent) pour l'hôte
Florent and I, had a unique and authentic experience at Kwan's farm. It was our first time as volunteers in an agro-ecological farm and our first experience with Workaway. We're definitely not going to forget it. Kwan is so friendly, flexible, attentive and passionate. We learned so much from our work in the farm but also from our meeting with… read more
18 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Angélique)
Angélique is a tough girl with great skills in construction and renovation. She was a great help during her stay. Angélique has helped repairing floor, making wood racks for the balcony and watering plants.
The very best things I liked about her were
- flexibly. Sometimes we worked at night to get things done.
- Tidiness. Angélique always put… read more
The very best things I liked about her were
- flexibly. Sometimes we worked at night to get things done.
- Tidiness. Angélique always put… read more
(Excellent
)
11 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Jun) pour l'hôte
I had more than 3 weeks stayed in Kwan's farm. It's in a rubber tree forest , couldn't forgot the birds singing and fresh air ,far away from motors sounds.If you always work in the office, there's the best choice for relaxing and getting energy from simple and happy work . Still miss the lovely chicken there,the vegetables, herbs, trees,miss all… read more
10 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jun)
Joyce has brought a unique character to our place. She speaks very good Thai and come with her own transport. This make our life so much easier. : ) Her car is like a storeroom . If we need anything, she can find it from there!
It was a pleasure working with Joyce. She is a reliable and trustable person. I could asked ask her to look after my… read more
It was a pleasure working with Joyce. She is a reliable and trustable person. I could asked ask her to look after my… read more
(Excellent
)
3 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Chloé) pour l'hôte
My time in the farm was awsome! Kwan is passionate and very interesting, I've learned a lot sharing time with him here. His project is not "just a farm" but a deep reflexion about life and I loved to discuss with him about that.
Kwan is also very friendly and likes to tell jokes!
I recommand this workaway experience without any doubt!
Kwan is also very friendly and likes to tell jokes!
I recommand this workaway experience without any doubt!
2 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chloé)
I had a great time working with Chloé. She is very strong (like an Olympic athlete!) and has good skills in art. Chloé is also a very funny person with brings great atmosphere to the farm. Not only works in the farm, she was help preparing meal and sharing some synchronize swimming technique also : )
It was my pleasure to have Chloé in our farm… read more
It was my pleasure to have Chloé in our farm… read more
(Excellent
)
2 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Niklas & Kathrin) pour l'hôte
It was our first Work-away ever and it will be difficult for the next host to exceed this wonderfull experience. It was so inspiring and motivating to see how Kwan follows his Vision, realizes various projects and finds solutions for different challenges!
Kwan is well organized. He told us the specific tasks for our stay in advance and gave us a… read more
Kwan is well organized. He told us the specific tasks for our stay in advance and gave us a… read more
31 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Niklas & Kathrin)
Niklas & Kathrin were with us for a week in Jan 2020. We were so pleased hosting them. They both were very helpful and keen to helped us until their very last minutes. Some task was very physically challenge (trimming branch in the forest), but they made lot of progress without complaining about the heat, tools, previous experience and so on. They… read more
(Excellent
)
1 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lissa & Marcus)
Lissa and Marcus were with us for about a week. I found them very highly self disciplined, quiet, on time, and very robust! They were with us when we had a very physical challenging works. The did a great job.
I also like the fact that Lissa and Marcus can adapt to the taste of spicy Thai food. This make my life so much easier when taking them… read more
I also like the fact that Lissa and Marcus can adapt to the taste of spicy Thai food. This make my life so much easier when taking them… read more
(Très bien
)
21 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Lissa & Marcus) pour l'hôte
We stayed one week on kwans farm in Trat province very near the Cambodia border. The area has no element of tourism which is perfect if you are wanting to fully embrace the Thai experience. The farm is about 2km off the road and surrounded by rubber trees, which is unique to the region. The house is very modern and comfortable, especially the… read more
24 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria & Arnold)
Maria and Arnold were with us for almost 2 weeks. They both brought good combination of skills to our farm. Maria is a very neat person, while Arnold brought construction skills to help us. In addition, to the farm works, they helped us clean dishes, table and kitchen. Out kitchen was very clean when there were there.
They both respected the… read more
They both respected the… read more
(Très bien
)
