Every piece of Benjarong is made by hand

Benjarong ceramics are highly coveted

Baan Amphawa room interior

Baan Amphawa room exterior

Baan Amphawa at night

Old Thai Style With All The Modern Conveniences

Everyone knows about The Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, the museum showcasing the beautiful architecture of classic Thai wooden houses.  Now there is a place just outside Bangkok where guests can sleep in rooms built in the same style, with the added modern necessities of air conditioning and internet access.

Baan Amphawa Resort and Spa is located in lush vegetation on the banks of the Mae Klong River in Amphawa, near Samut Songkhram, about a 90-minute drive southwest from Bangkok; a taxi ride from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport costs less than a ride from the CBD to the airport in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.  Baan Amphawa is a favourite weekend escape for Bangkok residents wanting to leave the concrete jungle behind and get back in touch with a green one instead.  Don't equate natural with primitive, however.  The stylish accommodation of Baan Amphawa Resort and Spa requires no sacrifice of modern elements; the DVD player is here for in-room entertainment, the air conditioning is icy cold, and the internet is faster than at home.  There are several accommodation options at Baan Amphawa ranging from rooms to an array of suites and pool villas; the larger options are perfect for families.

Then there is the food.  Baan Amphawa's Saban-Nga Restaurant serves a variety of delicious dishes in a picturesque riverside setting.  This is, after all, Thailand, where food is revered, and the exquisite nuances of flavour for which Thai cuisine is famous is well represented in the dishes served here at the resort.  Pre-or post-dinner drinks can be enjoyed next to the pool.

As its name indicates, Baan Amphawa Resort and Spa offers an array of massages and treatments to soothe a weary body after a day out enjoying the local attractions, which include a floating market, several wats, and the abundant greenery which can be enjoyed by bicycle.  The resort is also accessible by boat, and river excursions are popular with guests thanks to the thousands of fireflies that illuminate the air and trees like so many Christmas lights each evening.  For connoisseurs of Thailand's beautiful Benjarong pottery, the Benjarong factory is not far away and offers its intricate wares at lower prices than those of retail establishments in Bangkok.

Baan Amphawa Resort and Spa
22 Bangkapom, Kaewfah Road
Amphawa
tel:  66 34 752 222
www.baanamphawa.com