Guestbook

Ulrika Erelöf (Monday, 06 February 2012 01:44)

In beginning of January 2012 We had the fortune to stay at Thai Child for nearly two weeks,with our familly. We had a wonderful time and experienced a lot. Our two teenagers could help with volountering wich made them grow. Me myself enjoyed helping in the vegie-garden. I appreciated the worm atmosphere among volounteers and guests.

Kristina van der Geest (Wednesday, 25 January 2012 07:38)

Samen met 7 enthousiasten vrouwen heb ik mijn opleiding kinderyoga met Helen Purperhart in december 2011 bij jullie gedaan. Wat een beleefnis, jullie warmte, de omgeving, de kinderen. Jullie hebben een plek in mijn hart veroverd. Zoals ik Roos vertelde wil ik mij graag inzetten voor jullie. Voor iedere baby 2012 uit de zwangerschapyoga geef ik 1 euro aan jullie en bij het Mamacafe komt een spaardoos voor jullie. Ik ben nog helemaal vol van jullie geweldig werk! En kan alleen iedereen die twijfelt aanraden een tijdje bij jullie te zijn! Lieve groet Kristina

Julien Jacobs (Sunday, 22 January 2012 04:59)

In 2004 en 2005 was ik te gast in jullie vorige lokatie. Ondertussen al 7 en 8 jaar geleden. Als ik jullie website nu zie en een overzicht krijg van de nieuwe ontwikkelingen dan moet ik bekennen dat ik het fantastisch vind wat jullie al allemaal gepresteerd hebben. Chapeau en het doet me zin krijgen om nog eens bij jullie op bezoek te komen en mee de handen uit de mouwen te steken.
Veel liefs en groetes aan allen

Daniela (Saturday, 31 December 2011 13:07)

Hello,
good site, good work, keep it up, I love hotels 5star tourism but i also sometime with my friends travel like eco-turist )

lotus (Saturday, 31 December 2011 04:44)

I Ginie 50 overs and yet I had two wonderful insprirend months on the project,
one month after having moved about, I arrived in clay house on TCDF,
for me was the wonder and inspiration in the rainforest so great and so special, that until today there is still present.
age does not matter, race does not matter, education does not matter
If you work with your heart, even the language is not an issue.

The food is great, and almost everything from the garden where {yourself} works
fresh ginger, bananas, sour and sweet pineapple, the delicious leafy vegetables, fish from the river, eggs from the chicken pen,
back to basics and prepared with love and attention,
For that reason alone you could go

The sweet and passionate staff,the musical people and the creative contribution of each one, the Thai lessons makes it all very special

So...If you get to know yourself are looking for the hidden talents, wants to do something for others,
Or just want to have a very special time, then sign up
Come to Paksong
Plant a seed in your heart and let him grow into a sturdy tree with thick branches and deep roots.
for each child.anywhere in the world,be at rest,safe,
and grow up without hunger,
every child deserves a carefree future ...............
love gienie

lotus (Saturday, 31 December 2011 04:42)

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Ingrid van der Straaten (Friday, 30 December 2011 17:49)

Read Luis' blog about being a volunteer with TCDF Eco-Logic: https://www.facebook.com/ingrid.van.der.straaten#!/notes/luis-cabrera/my-experience-as-a-volunteer-at-the-thai-child-development-foundation/10150427430946338

Giles Elliott (Friday, 30 December 2011 07:35)

A really special place: so glad i had the chance to spend some time here: only wish it could have been longer. The combination of (some) hard physical work, good company, a beautiful environment, and delicious food were all perfect therapy at a time when i was overstressed from my job and the various other pressures of my normal life. It was good to feel i was contributing (in a very small way) to what is clearly a well grounded organisation that makes a real difference in its community. Before I arrived there i wasn't 100% sure i really wanted to be in Thailand: now i want to come back! Highly recommended.

Louis en Nelleke Harmsen (Sunday, 06 November 2011 06:53)

Each year we stay for about 6 weeks in Bungalow one, which we sponsored to build. We now are looking forward to our sixth visit to this wondrous place in the middle of the beautiful rainforest, away from all touristic activity and its charming restaurant with its delicious Thai food. One more reason that we never get tired of the place is its cheerful positive atmosphere of Thai- and international volunteers working together to help handicapped Thai children. Last but not least, we found Pak Song to be a very convenient starting point for trips to other parts of Thailand, e.g. the beautiful small islands on the Ranong coast, which still have the peaceful atmosphere that the well known touristic places have lost many years ago.
In short, we can warmly recommend this place……

Ingrid van der Straaten (Friday, 21 October 2011 19:21)

A blog of Andrew and Isaac, 2 volunteers from USA about their stay as a volunteer with TCDF Eco-Logic. Check: http://www.sketchyoutline.com/​2011/10/tcdf-thai-child-develo​pment-foundation.html

mona lecourt (Friday, 21 October 2011 04:04)

stayed 3months 1/2 as a volunteer in tcdf....paradise place with all its trees and flowers....took care of flowers and vegetables,i enjoyed it....the kids in the special school are really very special,i'll never forget them.fantastic kids....what they do here,helps them a lot...all staff is so nice..volunteers and guests also.people who love nature can only be good.forget the food,unforgettable!!!!delicious+++if you like great nature and good people,that is the place to go

Ingrid van der Straaten (Thursday, 20 October 2011 19:52)

Check out the blog of Lisa, volunteer with TCDF Eco-Logic on her time with TCDF Eco-Logic (in Dutch).

http://www.siw.nl/Ervaringen-Azie/engelse-les-geven-in-thailand.html

Ingrid

Mieke Boon (Saturday, 15 October 2011 03:31)

In 2007 I has been involved with the Thai Child Development as a volunteer. During my stay- almost a half year – I enjoined every little thing of it. It was a very special time with special people and a very very special place.
After this period, I returned several times as a guest. Try it yourself; a special experience highly recommended!

Chettha Liamkrai (Sunday, 11 September 2011 05:58)

I have been a volunteer with TCDF and it was the most special experience of my life so far! It was so great to see how everybody enjoys this place in Paksong. It was fantastic to be a part of that and help the foundation. Ingrid managed to make this place a home for everybody who is coming to visit and to support TCDF, no matter if you are coming for 3 days or 3 months. See you soon!

Dorien (Saturday, 10 September 2011 05:33)

Hi, ik verblijf in dec periode ongeveer tussen 20-28 dec in TCDF logic. Ik huur een kamer, waarin 2 bedden staan. Zou deze willen/kunnen delen met een andere vrouw. Dorien uit Ned. mail: heijdendlm @telfort.nl

Marte van Haperen (Wednesday, 07 September 2011 05:08)

Having a nice time as a guest at TCDF Eco-Logic and simultaneously support the Thai Child Development Foundation. A perfect combination I think!

From november 2007 till June 2008 I have been the hostess and marketing employee of TCDF Eco-Logic. I had a great time! I like the people and the environment is so beautiful. Besides, the activities that TCDF Eco-Logic offers are very nice. They are guided by the locals, which let you meet the real Thailand!

I had a wonderful time and want to go back very soon!

Nikki van Groesen (Wednesday, 07 September 2011 02:43)

I have volunteered at TCDF in Oktober/November 2007. The people are so nice, we had such a nice voluntary group with amazing people. I teached English at school, we also stayd on school and in family houses. No better way to experencie the local life. For me it was life changing!! And the best time of my life!!

Tournemine Didier (Tuesday, 06 September 2011 10:10)

In french:
Je suis resté une semaine à la TCDF. C'est un endroit magnifique au cœur de la nature. Les bungalows sont superbes avec tout le confort necessaire pour bien se reposer. Les repas sont copieux variés et très bon. La visite des chutes d'eaux et le marché de Paksong sont à ne pas louper. Ingrid est une personne charmante et toujours disponible. Vous pourrez également voir ô combien les enfants de la TCDF sont heureux avec toutes les activités qui leur sont proposées ici. Un lieu a ne pas manquer si vous aller en Thailande.

Will and Jamie Joy (Monday, 05 September 2011 13:01)

monday, 05 th of September 2011

For 5 days we had the time of our life,...everything was great,the whole village is made with so much love, the food as well, and caring for the kids too !!!
Tha bungalows are realy comfy with a perfect klamboe!!
Our kids had some nice life lessons....thai lessons and cooking lessons, they had a fun time playing with the kids,....the volunteers were also so nice to them, taking the kids when they brought the children home,...and for a ride on the horse Pom Pom.But the best was meeting this wonderfull person Ingrid and Eric who at that moment took care of us and the children. We had the same feeling as Edward ....Celestine Prophecy....highlight of our time in Thailand!!! The other french family were also very nice people... with them we had a nice trip to a private beach ...Dont forget more special people like Mona and Bau with his beatiful smile and music....loved it!!!

Ingrid and Saskia (Sunday, 04 September 2011 23:01)

We stayed at the project for a week as 'working guests'. Unfortunately we had lots of rain. But nevertheless it was really a GREAT EXPERIENCE! I even enjoyed the place and view of the environment with rain. We collected money at home for the project, worked in the garden, cleaned the stables, picked fruit, had lunch with the children etc. We loved to learn more of the Thai culture and we enjoyed every meal! Must come back one day!

Edward (Sunday, 04 September 2011 06:41)

A very special place located on a beautiful spot with an celestial feeling. It reminded me of the village which is described in the book "The Celestine Prophecy".
Open your mind and you will find the positive energy.

Chris (Saturday, 03 September 2011 07:58)

My 4 week stay at TCDF in June 2007 was the last part of a 4.5 month trip through most of Asia and was a very welcoming place to stay for a longer time. But most of al, it was the best introduction to a foreign culture you can imagine! But also the cultural exchange TCDF organised for the Thai, Japanese and Dutch volunteers was really worthwile. I participated in the educational project and teached at an elementary school and still remember those days.
While I traveld other parts of Thailand for a few more weeks afterwards, I appreciated my "TCDF-introduction" to Thai culture even more, since it enabled me to pick out nice spots and ignore most touristy places.
For more experiences, see my website (in Dutch).

marjet wullink (Saturday, 03 September 2011 03:50)

I have volunteered at TCDF in 2006 (I think). It was a great experience. I could just do what I wanted to do the best and where there was the most needed help. I rode the horses so they got more energy again and liked to go riding. Next to that I helped designing ricebags knitted by the women in the neighbourhood.

I recommend to go to TCDF to volunteer for the feeling of back to basic, the great Thai lifestyle you get into and the nice people that are there.

Judith (Saturday, 03 September 2011 02:17)

I have a volunteer at TCDF for over an year. I was there to help set up the school for handicapt children, and i loved it. I got so much back from everyone there, for just a little bit of work. I keep on coming back every year, for all the people and of course the good food:)

Masao Higuchi (Friday, 02 September 2011 23:55)

I have ever stayed as a volunteer for TCDF. My favorit country is Thailand because of TCDF. I received a lot valuable experiences from TCDF!

Jack (Friday, 02 September 2011 23:29)

lol! be a volunteer in TCDF for one week is my best time in Thailand !!! :D Mona`s amazing experience 、 Pipa art`s " quick quick ! " (it is a song ,hah) Nong`s "never mind" and goodness .and of cause Ingrid`s well consider 、always praise others and always is ready to help others ...etc. I will never forget these! every night`s UNO time is so funny and happy! we play and laugh loudly . Daily works also easy and I have to say one thing ! I really really enjoy the food in TCDF!!!!lol!!
I was always very very full after each meal ...hah !

Thank you so much ! TCDF. Ingrid . and everybody I met in the TCDF. we had a very very good time . hope I can see you all one day again ! :D

miss u !

Jack

Jeenmo Jeong (Friday, 02 September 2011 20:59)

I have been volunteered at TCDF for a week.
When I travled Thai, I met one Japanese guy who had volunteered at TCDF. He introduced me about TCDF and I decide to visit there.
I had great time at TCDF with children and beautiful nature. If I had known about TCDF before I set my trip schedule, I spent more time there....
There are many thing you can help out and you can learn many things from TCDF.
I wish Thai children have a great time in TCDF

Nok (Friday, 02 September 2011 20:42)

I'd stayed TCDF as a volunteer in 2007 and 2008 summer. I made clay house and taught in elementary schools. I had a good time because of nice people and nature. I'll be back someday !

Tineke and Frank (Friday, 05 August 2011 13:46)

We were guests in August 2010 to visit our daughter Judith who was working as al long time volunteer for TCDF. And boy, did she find a great place tot do a great job. We very much enjoyed our bungalow, the surroundings, the restaurant, the Thai food and de continental breakfast. The best of two worlds. Recommended!

NB while you are there, or ont he way to or from Paksong,visit Black Cheap in Ranong for a wonderful cup of coffee with good food and an great atmosphere!

Ron & Trish Millet (Friday, 05 August 2011 12:24)

Perhaps the best time spent away ever.thank you for such a great time, the waterfall and river raft trip,and teaching the girls to make thai supper for us was just a few of the highlights that made this such a spectacular event.also knowing that all this goes to such a great cause maked this holiday feel like I helped in some way.

Lisa Dickmann (Tuesday, 26 July 2011 04:58)

I have been a volunteer with TCDF for 3 months and it was the most special experience of my life so far! It was so great to see how everybody enjoys this place in Paksong, the kids as well as the TCDF staff and our two Big Bosses :) All together they managed to create this special atmosphere where the kids are able to discover and explore their own capabilities. It was fantastic to be a part of that and help the foundation. This was my first visit but defenitely not the last visit in Paksong! Ingrid and Rose managed to make this place a home for everybody who is coming to visit and to support TCDF, no matter if you are coming for 3 days or 3 months. See you soon!
oh and YES I did like the food....a lot!! :)

Anne Wissink (Friday, 03 June 2011 16:03)

I could wright about the highlights for a couple of hours, i'm not gonna do that.
All i need to say is that is was the best time of my life. No doubt about that!
Amazing people, beautiful nature, great food.. All you need in life:)