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Homestay
Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay �����������������������
is located
in Tambon Ban Tuek, Amphoe Si Satchanalai. See the villagers’ way
of life, Khit cloth weaving in the ancient ‘Dok Phikun’ �oral pattern,
mud-soaked cloth making, basketry, wooden toys, and furniture made
from tree roots and stumps. Visit the stray elephant nursing centre and
seasonal fruit orchards. There are 12 houses for 60 people. Reservations
can be made to Mr. Sa-ngiam Sawaenglap, Chairman of the Ban Na Ton
Chan Homestay Group, at Tel: 0 5567 7209, 08 9885 1639.
To get there: From Bangkok, take a bus from the Northern Bus Terminal
or Mo Chit Bus Station to the Hat Siao Market in Amphoe Si Satchanalai.
Then hire a taxi or contact the homestay o�cer to take you from the
Hat Siao Market. It is approximately 22 kilometres from the market to
Na Ton Chan Village.
By train: Take a train from the Hua Lamphong Railway Station to
the Phitsanulok Railway Station and connect to a bus to the Hat Siao
Market. Then, hire a taxi or contact the homestay o�cer to take you
from the market.
By car: From the town of Sukhothai, follow Highway 101 past Amphoe
Si Samrong, Amphoe Sawankhalok and Amphoe Si Satchanalai. Then,
take a right turn to follow Highway 102 (Si Satchanalai – Laplae), for 10
kilometres. Turn left at the junction to Tambon Ban Tuek for around 12
kilometres. It is 82 kilometres from the town to Na Ton Chan Village.
Local Products and Souvenirs
Khanom Kliao ����������� Famous snacks of Sukhothai made from
wheat �our and egg, seasoned with salt and pepper, and made it into
a twist shaped-dough. Fry until crispy and further glacé. It has a sweet
taste and is available everywhere. Alternatively, make an order at Khru
Aeo shop, Si Inthrathit Road, Tel: 0 5561 2037, or Sukhontha shop,
Charotwithithong Road, Tel: 0 5561 2112.
Sangkhalok ceramics ����������������
The reproduction of celadon
wares are as beautiful as the originals.
Thung Luang Terra Cotta ��������������������
of Khiri Mat district
come in unique patterns. The products include �ower pots, vases,
basin, water jar, lamps, with perforated decorations of animal �qures
like frogs, bullfrogs, and dogs.
Butter-baked Banana ������������ A famous snack of Amphoe
Khiri Mat, it resembles another local sweet called Khanom Rang Nok
made from sweet potato. This butter-baked banana snack is made from