10 Top Attractions in Chan Chawa (2024)

4. Ban Tham Pha Tong School

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ManowwwwwzBan Tham Pha Tong, Village No. 6, Tha Sud Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, is a village famous for its folk wood carvings such as a group of water scooping a row of coconut shells. There are teak handles carved in various shapes. Interesting points are tourist attractions Phra That Tham Pha Tong, Sai Than Cave, Mae Krua Cave, accommodation "Ban Rai Phu Pha Tong Homestay", a house in the middle of a farm, mixed garden according to the self-sufficient economy and is a place to hold camps and activities. Travel from Chiang Rai city along Chiang Rai-Mae Chan Road 19 km. Turn right at the main kilometer 848 in front of Wat Mae Khao Tom Tha Sud, another 3 km. "Sala" is a local word which means "ช่าง", which the villagers of Ban Tham Pha Tong use the preface of Teacher Kham Chan's name. with skill of wood carving craftsman even was selected from the Secretariat of the Education Council (S.S. ) Being a 5th generation of Thai wisdom teacher in the industry and handicrafts (wood carving) Sala Khamchan has the courage of wood carving from the grandfather who is a wooden sculpter, making a water scoop that made a story. The way of life of the villagers of Ban Dam Nam Therefore, he turned to start caring the wood to be real until they could Ray Thawan Duchanee came to see and recommend carvings as a story that has come up. It tells the story of the way of life of Lanna people. When starting to carve woodwork until skilled There is income from the sale of wood carvings, the neighbors began to pay more attention. Sala Khamchan, so he has trained the way of teaching engraved for the villagers who are interested without charge of subject fees, especially children in later generations Because wood carvings are Thai art that should be inherited. and is creating a career for people in the community as well

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