by Samart Srisoda | 28 Oct 2019 | Blog, Festivals, Thailand
Every November, for a few days, the night sky and rivers in northern Thailand light up. Like enormous fireflies drifting into the distance, lanterns fill the visual field and the rivers are alight with tiny lights, adding to the dazzling effect.
by Samart Srisoda | 4 Sep 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized, Useful Information
Air pollution is a problem that generally affects Chiang Mai region starting from the end of February or early March up until the first steady rainfall after the Thai New Year Songkran in the middle or end of April. The major factor is slash-and-burn agriculture.
by Samart Srisoda | 22 Sep 2016 | Blog, Useful Information
Today, as the hill tribes live in close proximity to the Thai people, they could end up being assimilated over the next generation or two. Therefore, they are in danger of losing their culture, artefacts and ways of life. This would be a big loss for northern Thailand since the hill tribes are a great part of our regional history.
by Samart Srisoda | 1 Aug 2016 | News
In accordance with our eco practices, we will no longer offer elephant riding on any of our tours. Our guests will still be able to get up close and personal with these gentle giants and spend some time with them which will be equally as enjoyable for humans and elephants. No more work for the elephants, just loads of fun!
by Samart Srisoda | 7 Jun 2016 | News
River tubing and canoeing season in Mae Wang has begun! With the beginning of rainy season, waterways are high and quick and the rapids ideal for exciting water sports. We tested the waters this Monday and now welcome everyone to join us river tubing and canoeing on Wang river.
by Samart Srisoda | 30 Mar 2016 | Blog, Volunteering
Sapa is a beautiful mountainous area in Vietnam, but careless waste disposal threatens to ruin the gorgeous scenery here. Help us teach locals how to recycle and dispose of the waste correctly.
by Samart Srisoda | 20 Sep 2015 | About, Blog, Chiang Mai
Chae Son National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand Chae Son National Park covers a 700 square kilometre mountainous forest area at the meeting point of Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces. Mountains in the park form Pee Pan Nam mountain range with the highest mountain Doi...
by Samart Srisoda | 22 Feb 2015 | Blog
February and winter with it are ending. Hot Thai summer with temperatures rising over 40°C is fast approaching and at Next Step Thailand we came up with a solution to fight the heat. What could be better than a day trip with canoeing and a visit to Sticky waterfall?...
by Samart Srisoda | 14 Jul 2014 | Chiang Mai, News
We are well into July and with it the rainy season. After the heat of the previous months, the rains bring a welcome relief for everyone, but they also play a much more important role in the northern Thailand. Rain forests become lush and full of life, everything is...