Sam Rit Village
Sam Rit is a small village located in the southern part of North Eastern Thailand. It is 4 hours drive from Bangkok, and 20 minutes from the nearest town of Phimai. The history of Sam Rit Precinct dates back to the Ayutthaya period of over 300 years ago. The name of the precinct comes from the surname of its first leader Mr Nara Mor-Samrit. Over time Sam Rit has grown to a size where areas have been divided and numbered. Sam Rit is now an area which boasts a total of 15 separate villages surrounding each other. Sam Rit Residency Program is based in Sam Rit number 2 village. This village is bordered by Sam Rit 1, 12 and 13. The population of Sam Rit number 2 village is 669 (as of 2011), and is home to 14 families.
Climate
Rainy Season – Jun/Jul – Sept/Oct
Hot Season – Feb/Mar – June
Cool Season – Oct – Feb
Agriculture
Rice, tapioca and sugar are the main sources of income and agricultural production for the area. With the advancement of modern technology and fertilizers, rice is now harvested twice a year in June and December. Families are also farming and have pigs, chickens, mushrooms, bananas and mangoes. Smaller scale vegetable crops for markets have also become a thriving income strategy.
Residents are encouraged to integrate with the local community, participating in festivals and events. Invitations to weddings, funerals, processions and many other culturally engaging activities that are on offer. There will be opportunities to see the day to day activities in the life of villagers growing rice, fishing, picking food and other typical activities at the temple, at school, and much more. This is a rare chance to be immersed in the culture of this part of the world.
Climate
Rainy Season – Jun/Jul – Sept/Oct
Hot Season – Feb/Mar – June
Cool Season – Oct – Feb
Agriculture
Rice, tapioca and sugar are the main sources of income and agricultural production for the area. With the advancement of modern technology and fertilizers, rice is now harvested twice a year in June and December. Families are also farming and have pigs, chickens, mushrooms, bananas and mangoes. Smaller scale vegetable crops for markets have also become a thriving income strategy.
Residents are encouraged to integrate with the local community, participating in festivals and events. Invitations to weddings, funerals, processions and many other culturally engaging activities that are on offer. There will be opportunities to see the day to day activities in the life of villagers growing rice, fishing, picking food and other typical activities at the temple, at school, and much more. This is a rare chance to be immersed in the culture of this part of the world.
