The Ban Piang Ngam Community Lodge was built as apart of the UNESCO Nam Ha Ecotourism Project. It was originally intended for the trekkers on the easy overnight trek to stay in. In 2004 the villagers are going to open the lodge up to whomever would like to stay.
Staying in Ban Piang Ngam gives you the chance to see village life as it really is. You can see the production of silk textiles for start to finish. Work with the villagers in the fields. Sing songs with the children at school or play sports with the boys in the evening.
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