From forest bathing to mindful indigo hand dyeing, these are places to enrich your mind and soul in style
Whether in search of peace and tranquillity or reunite with mother nature, Thailand is a haven for the weary souls. From forest bathing to bending on a yoga mat to mindful indigo hand dyeing, the visitors can enrich their mind and soul in style.
Nestled along the Andaman Sea coastal, this seaside village lets you explore the beautiful mangrove tunnels and estuaries of picturesque Phang Nga Bay. Natural white noises from ocean waves lapping, blowing wind and chirping birds, according to
the sound therapist, could improve your deep sleep.
Call: +66 94 595 9345
Facebook: Phang-nga Bay Treasures
A study has found that a regular warm bath can cure depression. In the valley of Mae Rim and close to Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Onsen Moncham is a perfect place to strip off your clothes and enjoy the plunge. Inspired by the peace and tranquillity of traditional Japanese onsen, this beautiful resort offers onsen experience in both indoor and outdoor therapeutic pools and in traditional bathing areas utilizing natural mineral water.
Call: +66 53 111 606
Web: www.onsenmoncham.com
Facebook: OnsenAtMoncham
The locals in Sakon Nakhon in Northeastern Thailand reinvent indigo culture and makes fashion sustainable. There, with clay pots of indigo and a piece of cloth, you can find a wave of peace and mindfulness while balancing beauty and different shades of blue from hand dyeing. Indigo-dyed fabric, it’s said, is an ideal for people with sensitive skin or prone to skin allergies since it is hypoallergenic, antibacterial and skin-soothing. Some indigo and craft store – including “Kram Sakon” – offers indigo hand dyeing experience.
Call: +66 80 582 6655
Facebook: kramsakon
The Cabin Creeks Homestay offers forest bathing experience in Thailand’s East. On a riverbank surrounded by dense woodland and tropical fruit orchards, you are cut off from the modern world. To increase energy and decrease anxiety, you spend your days walking through the woods and listening to the sounds of the wild.
Call: +66 81 8545205
Web: www.cabincreekthailand.com
Facebook: cabincreekthailand
Stand-up paddleboarding – or “supping” - is a new meditation, and Thailand’s best beach holiday destination in Phuket offers a scenic coastal line to enjoy the rhythm of the sea from the quiet board. Being out on the water, surrounded by natural beauty, is a terrific way to find work-life balance.
Call: +66 84 889 1278
Web: www.paddlephuket.com
Facebook: paddlephuket
Chiang Mai province, once a cradle of Lanna culture in
Thailand’s North, is a peaceful, calm and laid-back city to relax and boost your energy. Mahasiddha, a spiritual yoga studio within walking distance from Chiang Mai Old Town, offers an oasis of tranquillity allowing you to dive deep into the silence of meditation. To enhance spiritual growth and physical wellbeing, the retreats range from short weekends, perfect for those visiting Thailand for just a brief time, to the more extensive 7-day inspiring workshops and lectures.
Call: +66 61 3784194
Web: tantrayogathailand.com
Ancient knowledge of herbs and their healing properties are written down by Lanna herbalists and medicinal nutritionist over centuries. At Baan Hom Samunphrai, a herbal treatment and learning centre in Chiang Mai, guest can experience and unlock the secrets of Thai herbal treatment in a beautiful part of Thailand. You can stay in a traditional house before trying traditional Thai massage with herbal compress to loosen stiff muscle, followed by a soothing herbal steam sauna to improve blood circulation.
Call: +66 81 8851429
Web: www.homprang.com
Facebook: The Baan HomSamunphrai School
At a tropical island of Koh Yao Noi, sea kayaking lets visitors unwind blissfully under mangrove tunnels – where mudskippers try to steal the scene from the crab-eating monkey. Paddling is known to reduce stress and improve overall emotional wellness. Paddle kayak through the natural beauty of the mangrove forest, visitors will have time and space to get in touch with their inner self and even ease tension and depression. With the calm and clear water of the Andaman Sea, every single move means balancing body, mind and spirit.
Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao, Phang-nga
Billed as African safari in Thailand, Kui Buri National Park is abundant with wildlife, making it the best place to trek and watch Thailand’s exotic wild animals (elephant, tiger, gaur, tapir and banteng (wild cattle)). With wetland stretching
as far as the eyes can see, the park is also a birdwatcher’s paradises. Turn off your phone, take a deep breath and find your inner peace in every step of your trail. Hear the sound of frogs, insects and birds call from the wetland and woodland of the tropical forest.
Call: +66 32 821568 (Sam Roi Yot), +66 81 776 2410 (KuiBuri)
Thalassotherapy is not spa latest craze, but the term itself is from the Greek meaning “sea treatment”. A study found that seawater and our skin have something in common when it comes to mineral contents. When we soak in warm seawater, sunlight, ocean breeze and iodine-laden air repeatedly, our skin will be nourished with anti-ageing sea minerals. Far and away from the mainland and pollution, the Island of Koh Mark is an impeccable playground for seawater retreat in nature – pure and pleasant. Options include cycling, beachfront yoga, Thai boxing, sea kayaking or walking barefoot on a low-carbon strip of golden sandy beach.
Koh Mak, Koh Kut, Trat
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