Ban Pong Daeng community

History: The Ban Pong Daeng tourism community identifies itself as “Lue,” also known as Tai Lue or Tai Lü. The Pong Daeng community is divided into four villages: Ban Pong Daeng (Village No. 8), Ban San Ton Muang (Village No. 10), Ban Pong Daeng Mai (Village No. 12), and Ban Pong Thawee (Village No. 16). The majority of the community members live closely like relatives, showing kindness, generosity, and mutual support.

In terms of social activities, the community collaborates in forest conservation efforts, forming member groups to work together on social initiatives. They also produce OTOP (One Tambon One Product) goods by utilizing local wisdom and resources to develop various products for sale, generating additional income for the community. As a result, they collectively established the Ban Pong Daeng tourism community.

Location Details:

1. The community tourism activities are strongly supported by the leaders of all four villages: Ban Pong Daeng (Village No. 8), Ban San Ton Muang (Village No. 10), Ban Pong Daeng Mai (Village No. 12), and Ban Pong Thawee (Village No. 16). These activities stem from the needs and discussions of the community members, who present their potential and activities at provincial-level meetings.
2. The area’s natural resources are abundant and breathtaking. Public spaces are shared within the community, including Doi Pui, Nong Pha, Phra Cave, and the community forest.
3. The community follows the principles of conservation, protection, and forest restoration. One of their key activities is reintroducing orchids to the forest. Villagers and the village committee divide and plant orchid shoots in the forest over a continuous period of seven years, planting three times per year until the forest begins to recover.
4. Seasonal natural products include various types of mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
5. Nearby tourist attractions in Ban Huai Sai Khao can be linked, such as soaking or bathing in the Huai Sai Khao hot spring, visiting architectural sites, worshipping at Wat Huai Sai Khao for blessings, observing the ancient giant vines and over 200-year-old Makha trees, exploring the 5-star OTOP local embroidery, visiting the Huai Sai Khao waterfall shrine, and learning about organic farming at the local agricultural learning center.
6. The community consists of Tai Lue ethnic groups who migrated from Lampang province. They are known for their hardworking nature.
7. Various tourism programs are organized, based on the community’s natural resources, traditions, and cultural heritage.