6 Thailand hotels that help the community
Go that extra mile on your next trip to Thailand by choosing a hotel that’s not only beautiful but also helps local organisations, the environment, and people in need
1. Lamai Homestay
2. U Chiang Mai
Despite being part of a larger chain of hotels, U Chiang Maikeeps things local when it comes to charity. The resort helps out three different organisations in the region: Baan Kingkaew Orphanage, Wild Flower Home for young single mothers, and a foundation for children with mental disabilities.
This program, named ‘U Make a Difference’, donates $1 to these charities for every night a guest stays at the hotel. Weekly visits to the charities are also arranged, so that you can see the changes that these donations are making.
3. The Sarojin
4. Banyan Tree Phuket
Banyan Tree is one of Phuket’s most decadent resorts, but the hotel works just as hard on social responsibility as it does on quality. One of their biggest commitments is helping the environment: the hotel plants 2,000 trees per year, and aims to reduce its carbon emissions as much as possible.
Banyan Tree has also helped disadvantaged children with education costs, and repaired dozens of boats for fishermen who were affected by the 2004 tsunami that devastated the island.
5. Faasai Resort & Spa
6. Lanjia Lodge
Set deep in the hills of Thailand’s Chiang Rai province, with an unbeatable view of Laos and the Mekong Delta, Lanjia Lodge offers a chance to discover the Hmong and Lahu people. Run by villagers, for villagers, this hotel offers accommodation and tours that help you get to know the hilltribes of this region.
A percentage of Lanjia’s profits go back into the communities in the surrounding area, all focused on improving the quality of life for locals. As a guest, you can take tours runs by locals, and walk around the village with your host to understand more about the hotel’s life-changing projects.