The Lao Song Cultural Center

In Phetchaburi, the Lao Song or Thai Song Dam is a folk community with a distinctive and original culture, displayed through costume, hairstyle, language, architecture, occupation and beliefs. The Lao Song people originally migrated from Laos, a long time ago, and have retained much of the Lao cultural identity. At the Lao Song Village, tourists can visit a traditional house and try out the original cuisine of these people. The tour program includes demonstrations of culture and folk plays, a trip around their village and museum, and a visit to the Buddha image in Kao Yoi Cave.

The village is about 100 km from Bangkok, by the side of Phetkasem Road. Buses leave daily from the Southern Terminal Bus. For time schedules, contact +66 2 434-5557-8 for non air-conditioned buses or +66 2 435-1199, 435-1200 for air-conditioned buses. To get there by train, drop off at Kao Yoi Station and take a taxi or songthaew to the village, which is about 4 km away.

For more details, contact the Administration Center or Yiem Ruan Yuan Yao Project at Kao Yoi, Tel +66 32 499-393, 499-208 or the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Central Region 2) Tel +66 32 471-005-6.

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