Mal and Lee – your HOSTS

Lamphun Railway – Pick Up

All the way from MEXICO

Our local Temple
one of many Ceremonies

Lamphun Railway Platforms 1 & 2

Our Village Temple

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VEGAN HOMESTAY LAMPHUN
WE are near Chiang Mai city too
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OUR HOME IS OPEN TO THE VEGAN Travellers & their families – yes we are child friendly.  
Email: mal(at) malandlee (dot) com - You know where to put the @ and the dots – don't you? Sorry for the convoluted email protocol - the people that trawl for email addresses are to blame. *****Please email for availability*****
We are here to cater for those that are vegans and to a lesser extent vegetarian.
There are those Vegans/vegetarians that wish to experience what living in a traditional Thai village is like, to this end we have a VEGAN homestay.
PLEASE BE AWARE:
Our village would be very, VERY boring for those that like cities, nightlife, restaurants, clubs, pubs, bars, etc.. We are MANY "kilometres" from "anywhere" that may have a “western” equivalent of “nightlife”. PLUS, we don’t drink alcohol, or smoke cigarettes (Smoking outside OK, Drinking alcohol perfectly fine). BOTTOM LINE: If you love to party, it is almost certain this place is not for you! We want you to be happy, therefore, you would be MUCH better seeking a more compatible homestay option.
SO WHY WOULD YOU STAY HERE??
WELL MOST PEOPLE WE MEET ARE “TRAVELLERS” NOT TOURISTS.
They want to experience the “genuine” day to day life of ordinary people, real life events in those places they travel to. Our village is fashioned after most Northern “Lana” Villages, WAY different than Issan villages or villages in the south of Thailand. In this village, our neighbours are “Yong” people, some are ethnic Thai and there is a sprinkling of other tribes. The 7 major hill tribes within Thailand are the Akha, Lahu, Karen, Hmong/Miao, Mien/Yao, Lisu, Palaung each with a distinct language and culture.
We live in a harmonious society, theft is unknown to us and many villagers say it does not exist for them also. It is quiet, no barking dogs, but roosters in the early morning and a chorus of wildlife.
There always seems to be an “event” or a celebration of some type. PLUS the Monks are traditional and walk past our home every second morning, except Buddhist day, an ancient tradition.
Village Markets and The HUGE Lamphun Friday night market(s) are fun, often with Thai Style Buskers and street theatre, school shows, street food (Even vegans can find something :-)) Plus more
We often shop at the fruit and vegetable market, it has a HUGE variety of fruit & veggies. There is history here, museums, temples and so much more… BUT, it is not designed with tourists in mind, it is Thailand, the way the Thais like it :-)
NUMBERS:
Preference is for two people but it can be up to three, with sufficient notice. We only have a small home, so there is not much room. If we put three beds in your room, they “Just Fit” there is little space, beyond that. PLEASE NOTE THIS WHEN ASKING.

REMINDER: We ask that you help with cooking (assuming you can), washing dishes, cleaning up around the house, nothing out of the ordinary, just share the workload.
We “request” you spend some time with us, talking and sharing stories about your homeland, culture, travels, etc.. Once again, "We commit to offering a safe respectful home to all our guests, families, singles and couples" AND children accompanied by their Parent/guardian(s). Children under 18 must have a parent/guardian OR we MUST be able to have a lengthy conversation and a reliable contact method, AT ALL TIMES. We prefer not to have this situation, but, if Mum & Dad want a night out, we can (and have) babysat.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
  • Three “home cooked- THAI STYLE” meals per day; (NO discounts for meals you choose not to eat).
  • We bake our own bread(s) We will bake no more than two 1.2 Kilogram loaves of Wholegrain Or Light Rye bread (White on request) PER WEEK. The ingredient costs prohibit further baking.
  • AT EXTRA COST: We will bake a loaf (1.2 KG) Wholemeal, Light Rye, Multi-grain, 50/50 wholegrain OR white @$5.00 per loaf. We use the finest ingredients, Australian Flour(s) French Yeast, Rock Salt, Dark minimally processed, cane sugar, extra virgin olive oil – plus various quality spices. We have never baked sweet-bread.
  • FREE Drinking water. Harvested from the village “drinking water” dispenser OR village water merchant. INCLUDED
  • We feed the Monks as they walk past our home every second morning, except Buddhist days. You are free to join us in this ancient tradition. (We supply the rice) INCLUDED
  • Automatic washing machine available. INCLUDED. + Washing/powder liquid.
  • FREE 24/7 internet. INCLUDED
  • We have two Bicycles, you can use for FREE. Helmets are also available FREE also. INCLUDED
  • You can accompany us on any of our “random” shopping trips, INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION PRICES:
We are a low price, **“Full Participation” homestay. *FULL participation means you are expected to chip in with the chores, washing dishes, chopping veggies, sweeping, cleaning etc. It is not possible to pack this experience with so much value, without your help. After all, a Person is paying LESS THAN $US23.00 per day – we are clearly not trying to become millionaires.
WHAT DOES IT COST?

INCLUDES ALL MEALS - INCLUDES ALL MEALS - INCLUDES ALL MEALS

ACCOMMODATION

BAHT

$AUD

$US

£ GBP

€ Euro

BAHT

SINGLE – Per Day

750

$29.00

$22.50

£17.00

€19.00

750

COUPLE – Per Day

1250

$49.00

$38.00

£28.50

€32.00

1250

CHILD 5-12 - Per Day

375

$14.50

$11.35

£8.40

€ 9.45

375

INFANT 0-5yrs sharing parents bed

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Child/ren share same room as parent - other options exist for older children.

INCLUDES ALL MEALS - INCLUDES ALL MEALS - INCLUDES ALL MEALS
THAT’S IT. NO HIDDEN COSTS.

What is NOT INCLUDED:
  1. Visiting local vegan restaurants, in our location there are 5 “Non Tourist” restaurants around us, absolutely authentic Thai food. ฿150 round trip (Per Car) to any of these restaurants. You pay for your own meals – expect meals from around 25 Baht upwards. All venues we take you to, offer free drinking water.
  2. Washing liquid/powder is B10 ($US30 cents) It is organic, safe for septic's and safe for our soil. Cost recovery only.
  3. Your own purchases at markets & other venues – not included.
  4. Transport to any venue not listed above, fuel & time cost.
SIGHTSEEING, TOURS, etc.. In this area we can be proactive.
  • If there is a venue you have heard of or want to go to, we can be your chauffeur.
  • Visiting local markets, including the HUGE Lamphun Friday night market. (If you are here on this day) $US7.00 per car,. Note: It is an outside market. When it is raining, it is hardly worth going to.
  • FULL day trip (about 200 kilometres, round trip) to a village that is ENTIRELY Vegan. (Fascinating) $US15.00 (Per car, not per person) Lunch not included.
  • Local Temple Tour $7.00 (Per car, not per person)Picnic Lunch included.
  • Forrest Monk Temple (Ancient Tradition) (70 kilometre round trip) $12.00 Per car
  • Vegetarian society (Chiang Mai) $US7.00, per car, round trip. “Brunch only” – it closes at 2pm (14.00hrs).
  • Wednesday, or Saturday local Thai style market $7.00 (Per car, not per person) Lunch not included.
  • JJ Market & Khun Churn VEGAN/vegetarian buffet restaurant, including transport to and from (Approx 120 kilometres, round trip) $US12 per person, includes buffet meal.
  • Doi Suthep Temple and Meo (Hmong people) Tribal Village tour (approx 150 kilometres round trip) $15.00 per person. Lunch not included.
PICK UP: (Prices are per car NOT per person) 3 persons max.
NOTE: Large amounts of luggage and 3 adults could present a problem.
  • Lamphun Railway station - (20 kilometres) ฿180 per car EACH WAY
  • Chiang Mai Railway Station (40 kilometres) ฿380 per car. EACH WAY
  • Chiang Mai Airport (40 kilometres) ฿380 per car. EACH WAY
  • We have no other pick up points, over 150 visitors has taught us that we cannot find guest houses, we definitely cannot pick up from the street. So we ask you to make your way to the railway station (Preferred) OR if you are arriving by aeroplane we can pick you up from the OUTSIDE “Smoking Area” of the international arrivals. We are NOT allowed into the airport any more, so the designated “Meeting Point” is a misnomer. Note It is about 100 metre walk from DOMESTIC arrivals to the international outside smoking area.
DROP OFF AT THE END OF YOUR STAY.
    SOMETIMES we do not have a “back to Back” booking, SO, we can drop you off at a location of your choice – we cannot price every possibility, just let us know where you want to go. Some examples Lamphun to The “friendship bridge” for your crossing to Laos $US200. (About 630 kilometres) To Mae Sai, or Mae Sot for your trip to Myanmar $US150 ALL Costs are PER CAR not per person. If we do have a back to back booking, we will drop you at one of the three “Pick Up Points” (of your choice) on these pages. Clear? If not please talk to us.
THE HOME, PROPERTY and VILLAGE LIFE
The home we live in is “Thai Style” and about 20 years old. INSIDE: It consists of Lounge room, Two bedrooms, separate (warm) shower AND the all important, sit down toilet. OUTSIDE: Like the vast majority of Thai homes, it has a “Thai style” outside kitchen and outside sitting area. We will do our best to make you comfortable, but, please do not expect western comforts, because there are none whatsoever. VERY occasionally the electricity goes out, sometimes the water is cut off, the Internet goes down, etc.. It is a typical “Lana” style northern village.
ABOUT US
Lee is Thai and Mal is an Australian. More about us can be seen on our private, non commercial website, which can be found here: http://www.malandlee.com We are non smokers and non drinkers (of alcohol), but, not wowser's, if you need to smoke, there are VERY nice places to sit in the garden, around the house. If you want to drink alcohol, we do not mind one little bit :-)
THIS ONE IS ABSOLUTELY NOT NEGOTIABLE
No drugs are used in this home, legal or otherwise. (we neither drink alcohol nor smoke tobacco, but you may smoke outside if you wish). However, if you need to use illegal drugs, or you are abusing prescription drugs, we have no capacity to cope with your addictions – we wish you well in rehabilitating yourself. 
Social drinking of alcohol is absolutely, perfectly fine. (BYO)
▓▒░Warmest Regards - Mal and Lee ░▒▓
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Our Garden – grows like MAD

Our Lovely Polish Guests

Our guests & a villager

Our neighbours
with a Mexican Child

Luckiest Pig in Thailand under
 the protection of our local Monks

Our Humble village house.