





Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the course last How much does the course cost How do I register for the course How do I pay for the course How is the temperature in the village How much does it cost to stay in the village as a guest
Is there hot shower in the village
How long does the course last?
The duration of the Thai massage course is 12 days. How much does the course cost? The cost of the course is 19.500 THB. It includes simple food (3 rice based vegetarian meals a day),bamboo hut style accommodation , the course material and transport from the meeting point in Chiang Mai to the village and back. It also includes an optional (recommended but not compulsory) Vipassana Meditation and Yoga(or Tai Chi) program ( on courses from November till May). Repetition of the class in the Lahu village, reduced fee, THB 14.500 How do I register for the course? For registration just send us an email whenever you are sure and we will put you on the list. Email: click here No advance payment is necessary! The time to pay for the course in on the day of departure, at the meeting point, when you finally sign the registration form. How is the temperature in the village? The temperature vary depending on the time of the year. How much does it cost to stay in the village as a guest? The cost is 300 Bath per day and includes three meals and simple accommodation (same as what students are provided).If a friend or your partner wants to stay in the village with you during the entire duration of the course, the price is slightly cheaper; for the 12 day, it will be 3900 Baht , including food , accommodation and transport, to and from the village. You can share accommodation with your friend or partner as well. Is there internet in the village We do not have internet in the village (that's still a blessing!!). There is no telephone land line as well. There is mobile telephone signal, from Thai GSM 1-2-Call, DTAC and TRUE MOVE providers, right in the village (when the antennas work!!). It is possible to use the mobile phone to connect to the internet when in the village.
We do provide vegetarian food. We include proteins such as tofu, yellow mung beans, "soy meat", and eggs (eggs can easily be avoided if you do not eat this kind of proteins). Bananas and papayas are served throughout the year. Other kind of fruit can be found in the village shop. Occasionally we serve wheat but this can also be easily avoided. Is there a shop in the village There are two small shops in the village where you can find bottle drinking water, fruits, thai sweets, soy milk, Coke, thai yogurt, soap, batteries etc. What is not there, they will try to get it for you!!! Is there drinking water in the village We have a water filter in the school compounds. This provides us with drinking water as well as with water reservoir. Bottled drinking water can be bought in the local village shop. Is there hot shower in the village We do have two hot showers in the school compound. Can I have single accommodation Yes. It is possible to have single accommodation if you prefer. If you are coming with a friend or with your partner,you can have shared accommodation. Can my partner/friend stay in the village while I am doing the course Yes. Your partner/friend can stay in the village while you are doing the course. The cost for food, accommodation and transport for the 12 day is 3900 Baht. We do not recommend you to join the course later. However, we accept students that arrive in the village on the day the course starts.You will have to make you way to the village by yourself. Can I leave the course earlier We do not recommend to leave the course before it has ended. However, you can leave the course but you will have to arrange your transport back to Chiang Mai Can I meet the teacher before the course starts This depend on the teacher and you will have to contact him/her by yourself. We do recommend a sleeping bag specially for the winter season (November to February). However we do have a limited number of light sleeping bags, in the village, that we hire for 50Bath for the course. You do not need blankets as we do provide them.(unless you want to have your own one). We do recommend you to bring a torch with you. You do not need a mosquito net in the village. Do you give a certificate for the course Yes, we do issue a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the course.The validity of the certificate depends on the regulations in your own country. |
