Ratchanon's Specialized Tours 2.31

Ratchanon's Specialized Tours ™ was conceptualized in 2012 by dreamers, husband and wife Reynold and Pimlada Sioson; taking advantage of the former's interests in fruit farming, the latter's Thai heritage and both their interest to travel and to learn things along the way. RST partnered with budget carriers in the Philippines to guarantee blocked seats for the participants. It also partnered with Thai hotels, fruit orchards, vineyards, restaurants and transport providers for guaranteed discounted rates on accommodations. Our participants, are mainly farmers/producers (of fruits, rice, livestock and dairy), garden hobbyists, agricultural and commercial entrepreneurs, foodies and curious travelers.

Our customized tours bring participants to some of Thailand's renowned fruit, vegetable and dairy farms to learn firsthand from Thai farmers the best farming techniques and industrial practices in the field of agriculture by which this Southeast Asian Kingdom is known for. In line with the agricultural tour, participants will also have a great time enjoying the sights and tastes in some of Thailand's farm produce and food markets (i.e. Or Tor Kor) and their famous romantic floating markets (i.e. Amphawa).

Participants will have 2 days (on a mid week for plants and on a weekend for non-plants) to experience the trends and thrills at the sprawling Cha Tu Chak Market, the largest shopping centre of its kind, to see or buy anything from cheap quality clothings, assortments of bags, various bric-a-brac, semi-precious stones, housewares, themed decors, old-style to modern furnitures, live pets, farming/garden tools, branded vegetable & herb seeds and planting materials of various ornamentals and edible plants.

The tours also showcase glimpses of the rich of Thai culture; taking participants on short stops at Thailand's beautiful, golden temples (i.e. Wat Phra Kaew) to witness the locals' adoration of the Buddha and ruins of ancient cities (i.e. Ayuthaya).

While on tour, participants are provided for with dinners and lunches of mainly Thai dishes, served either in not too shabby restaurants or courtesy of the host farms. The hotel will provide daily breakfast. The tour, if set in Central Thailand (Bangkok and nearby provinces), will be inclusive of an evening river cruise at the scenic Chao Phraya.