Guesthouse In Thailand
thai house-isaan homestay bed and breakfast paradise in thailand
Things To Do
So much to do, I dont know where to start. We offer many local tours including eating tours, culture tours, temple tours, village tours, foraging tours and getting lost tours.
The Resort is located in a village that nestles at the base of a hilly forest. It is just beautiful. We are not a beach resort and can't offer you beaches, sand or discos (although there is a great night life). But for those of you that want a different experience this is the place.
We are located only 40 minutes by car from the"Mekong" river and the bridge to Lao. There are many eateries along the banks of the river. The Thai and Lao cultures are colourful and interesting. We can also recommend a day at the "Indo China Market" at Mukdahan.
Our own "Isaan" Jurrassic park" is only 1 hour away. Or visit "Phanom Yoi" This is a very important Temple in Thailand. Visit the local villages, there is always something to keep you smiling.
If you want a day to relax, then stay at the "resort". Why not laze round the "pool" hang out at the "Bar" or just find a shady spot and read a book from our library.
Phanom Yoi Temple
Cooking Lessons With Noi
Isaan cuisine is very different from Thai meals from Bangkok and the South. Infact nearly all Thai Restuarants in Western countries serve Bangkok style Thai food. We want to introduce you to real Thai food. Spicy, Sharp, Hot, Sour are just some of the tastes that will invade your senses when you sample Isaan meals.
Noi was born in this "Phu Thai" village in Isaan. She has knowledge handed down through generations and will share the secrets with you. Following are recipes of basic Isaan cuisine. There are many more exotic "Phu Thai" dishes for you to try during your visit.
Recipe for Larb
Ingredients
1 Teaspoon of Chilli Powder
1 Tablespoon of Sticky rice powder
2 to 3 shoots of spring onion chopped
3 shoots mint (un-chopped)
1 to 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
1 tablespoon of fresh squeezed Lime
Method
Cook the pork or fish in a fry pan with a little water for two minutes on medium heat
Turn off the heat to the pan and add all other ingredients and toss. Serve with sticky rice. Traditionally eaten with the fingers using the rice like a spoon.
Recipe For Somtum (Papaya salad)
Ingredients
Shredded Papaya (1 pint in volume)
1 x lime
3 x medium Tomato
2-3 Chillies
½ garlic
Fish Sauce to taste
1 tablespoon Palm sugar
Palmful of peanuts
(Option to Papaya can be Carrot, Celery or Apple)
Method
Use mortar and pestle to pound chillies, garlic, palm sugar, lime juice.
Cut tomatoes fine and add with Papaya, peanuts and fish sauce. Toss gently and serve with Sticky Rice.
This is finger food and should be eaten using the sticky rice like a spoon.
Recipe for Seafood Curry in Banana Leaf
Ingredients
Red curry paste 2 table spoon
Coconut milk 2-3 tablespoon
Ginger 2 x peices
Sugar (to taste)
Chilli 2 (to taste)
Fish sauce
Holy basil
Lime leaf x 2
Spring onions 2 x sprigs
Tuna filet small
Prawns x 10 medium size
Squid x 1 gram
Crab (shelled small)
NZ Mussel x 10
Banana leaf 30cm x 30cm
Method
1) Mix to a paste, with a pestle and mortar the curry paste, Lime leaf, ginger,sugar, fish sauce, basil and 2 or 3 grams of filet tuna.
2) Add seafood to paste and turn over gently with your hands.
3) Lay the Banana leafs in a bowl and add the Chilli and spring onions and cover with the seafood mix.
4) Steam for 20 minute on low heat.
5) Serve with steamed jasmine rice
News in January 2010
We have almost finished the new roofs over our entrance stairs. Ready for the rainy season.
New house addition
On tour at Phanon Yoi National park and Temple we have discovered a Botanical garden. we have added it to the days itenerary and it fits in perfectly. We can also offer an alternative to lunch, a picnic at the Gardens.
View from the Botanical Gardens
This month we also discovered a new Temple near the Dinosaur Museum. It is very unusual with many timber and Sandstone carving. I will put new pictures up soon.
Thank you to all that came to our January BBQ day, Even the unusual rain didn't dampen the spirit. It was a fun day.
News in December
It’s all go here at present. We are building the new roof extension to our house. It is looking good and should be finished mid January. We have also re-roofed the Cabana by the pool with new grass.
looks great. Next is the new Chalet. This will be styled along the lines of an old Ayutthaya home. It will also be furnished with Antique furniture similar to the exsisting "Chalet" Look for updates.
We now have a “Mrs. King Kong” her name is Nancy and I will post pictures of the happy couple as soon as they come out of our Closet. (No kidding) Kong is delighted with his new bride although she doesn’t seem so enchanted be his constant groping.
We have just said goodbye to the Oested Family, Lars, Anne and the three beautiful children.
Thank you for your visit. We enjoyed your stay very much and look forward to the next. It was an interesting “Dinosaur Tour”. This time we went to see the Dino Footprints in “Phu Faek” national park, followed by lunch at the “Prawn Farm” and finishing with a visit to “Jurassic Park” (the Dinosaur Museum). A busy day.
Noi and I take this opportunity to wish you a prosperous New Year. I will keep you posted with updates and news.
News in November 2009
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A busy month, lots happening here. The rice has turned to gold and late in the month we harvested it. We planted Jasmine rice on our farm and sticky rice on the Family farm. This means that now we can serve both types to our Guests. The jasmine rice is also organically grown and just tastes and smells wonderful.
As always we have had great guests this month. So much fun and nice memories. We have also had some new ideas to make future visits more comfortable. A special thanks to you Sjaak, for your idea to add a lounge area near the Pool and Bar area. People are already using the shaded spot to relax with a beer or wine and a good book, or as Louisa and Wilemina from Holland did, to play cards in the evening. Thanks also to Claus and Cha for helping me scout the "Phu Faek national park" to develop a new Trekking Tour. A big thanks to Jill and Peter from England, I had the best laugh for twenty years over some little joke with Jill, thanks for giving us your company and a few nice beers of an Evening. Dick and Tineka from Holland came with me on a local trek and helped me develop this Tour even more interesting. We also had some very relaxed evenings around the "Monkey Bar". Thankyou, Jennifer and Bob for your visit. I hope you enjoyed your visit as much as I did. We had some nice days and shared some great meals. Also Wim and Yoneka. Your company was appreciated by Noi and I and we look forward to another visit if you can make it. December also looks busy and of course we are looking forward to our Christmas BBQ.
Claus and Cha enjoying a meal at the "Prawn Farm" after our Trek in "Phu Faek" National Park..
The New Transport
Thai House-Isaan is happy to introduce the new 7 seater Pajero cruiser. Now you can travel in comfort on tours and pick-ups from the Airport etc., Sit back and watch a movie, or relax and listen to music in airconditioned comfort.
Isaan Captured 2
By popular demand we are displaying more of those wonderful Isaan pictures by "Gerhard Veer" Thankyou Gerhard for sharing these well captured pictures.
Click on the picture for more Isaan Captured
Isaan Captured
Thank you Gerhard and Lek for your visit to "Thai House".
And thank you for the permission to display these wonderful pictures of Isaan. They say it all.Please go to the following link.
http://www.thaihouse-isaan.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=6712951
Recent Photos
Newest Members
Can we help in some way.
Our friend and prior guest Gerhard has introduced us to Atle Bratteli
He has brought to our attention the need for help of 104 children all with HIV at an orphange located in Yasathon Isaan. Please take time to view the website. Maybe you could help by adding a link to your own homepage.
Recent Blog Entries
Tours Development
"Thai House" really wants our Guests and Friends to experience a unique holiday when visiting us. It is with this in mind that we continue to develop and improve on our tours. It is fun for Noi and I to discover new venues and sites to show our Guests. We now have a better understanding of the richness that Isaan has in Dinosaur Fossils. We have added more to this fun tour and now include Wat Nimit, a truly amazing Temple located only 5 minutes from the Dinosaur Museum. Here are some pictures taken on tour. For further information please send me a message from this site or email me.
The Dinosaur Footprint. This amazing find is located at "Phu faek" national park, only 35 minutes from "Thai House" It is part of our "Walk with the Dinosaurs" tour
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