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Ban Huai Hin Dam Wang Yao, Dan Chang, Suphan Buri. Ban Huai Hin Dam is home to a community of Thai-Karen Pwo people who have lived here for over 200 years, cultivating a deep connection with the forest. Visitors can learn about the community's sustainable practices in utilizing forest resources, as well as their active role in forest management. During visits, you can enjoy a traditional "Chaa Si Muea Nong" tea while elders share stories of their Karen heritage, culture, and the "Yong Sao" (a traditional dance). Traditional Karen songs are performed, recounting their way of life. The area also offers scenic walks through the mountainous nature, where visitors can admire the golden rice fields that blanket the hillsides.

 

Ban Huai Hin Dam is located at an altitude of approximately 700 meters above sea level. It borders Ban Rai District in Uthai Thani Province and Srisawat District in Kanchanaburi Province, covering a total area of 109,182 rai. The fertile land is perfect for agriculture, with the community primarily growing vegetables, upland rice, and fruit trees. The area's cool, year-round climate and picturesque landscape make it an ideal location for farming.

 

Visitors can also experience the production of organic vegetables, grown without harmful chemicals and using natural remedies to prevent pests. You can learn the methods of vegetable farming and enjoy the fresh, pesticide-free produce.

 

A key feature of the community is its disease-free goat farm, certified by the Department of Livestock Development. Visitors can learn about goat farming and sample nutritious goat milk, known for its health benefits.

 

The community's ancient trees, some more than 500 years old, are a testament to the area's rich biodiversity. The forest is home to various wildlife, including tigers, leopards, wild cattle, gibbons, hornbills, bears, deer, and mountain goats. Eco-tourism enthusiasts can explore the forest and observe wildlife in a conservation-focused manner.