CSR Canal Clean-Up by Boat

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09:00 AM –
Arrival at Bang Kobua Community, once a low-lying wetland area filled with lotus plants (bua), giving rise to the name “Bang Kobua.” The Ban Pae Canal, formerly a key transport route lined with dense vegetation, has been transformed into an eco-tourism route where visitors can learn about local ecosystems and traditional lifestyles. This was one of the first areas in the region to introduce community-based tourism.

09:30 AM –
Join a DIY natural tie-dye workshop using locally sourced natural materials such as nipa palm fruit, turmeric, Indian almond leaves, and marigolds (producing yellow hues); sappanwood (for red or pink); coconut husk and mangrove wood (for brown tones). Add limewater or salt to the dye mixture to intensify the colors. Create your own unique, earth-toned piece of fabric – a stylish and sustainable souvenir like no other.

After the workshop, enjoy a local snack: "Miang Kleep Bua Prik Kluea", a lotus petal wrap with salt and chili, renowned for its distinctive and flavorful taste.

11:00 AM –
Start a carbon-free, eco-friendly boating experience. Paddle through lush green canals under a tunnel of nipa palms while participating in a CSR canal clean-up activity. Along the way, learn about the community’s innovative waste management practices and the close-knit relationship locals have with the waterways.
Hear stories of the past, when the canal served as a main trading route connecting Bang Kobua to the Khlong Toei Port. In earlier times, the area was rich with nipa palms, rattan, mangrove apples, and mangroves.

12:00 PM –
Enjoy a delicious local lunch at Bang Kobua Community, featuring traditional dishes made from fresh, local ingredients.

01:00 PM –
End of program. Farewell and thank you for your contribution to the community and the environment.

Inclusions

• Boat tour as per program
• CSR activity: canal-side waste collection
• Thai-speaking local guide (Community Expert)
• English-speaking guide (for foreign groups only)
• Tie-dye workshop using natural dyes
• Snack and lunch
• Travel insurance

Exclusions

• Transportation to/from the activity site
• Any food or activities not mentioned in the program
• VAT (7%) and Withholding Tax (3%) if applicable

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Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
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