Feel the warm hospitality of Bang Rong Community as you're welcomed with a signature organic passion fruit drink and a selection of traditional local desserts. Begin your journey by painting your own batik handbag—a beautiful keepsake that also includes a refillable water bottle. Batik, a traditional textile art, holds deep cultural significance among local women.

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Next, try your hand at pineapple harvesting. Learn how to properly cut a Phuket pineapple and enjoy its vibrant flavor through freshly squeezed juice. Then, step into the world of rubber tapping—an essential part of southern Thai life. Join the locals in tapping para rubber trees and discover how the raw latex is transformed into rubber sheets exported around the world.

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Continue your cultural immersion with a coconut-picking and cooking workshop. Challenge yourself by collecting coconuts from the trees, then learn to prepare authentic dishes using local, time-honored recipes. After a rewarding morning of activities, enjoy a delicious lunch at Phuket’s first community-run halal restaurant, set against the scenic backdrop of Bang Rong Pier.

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In the afternoon, set off on a serene cruise through one of Phuket’s most thriving mangrove forests. Whether by long-tail boat or canoe, this journey offers a unique glimpse into the birthplace of marine life in the region. As the tide shifts, join a local fisherman and try your hand at catching the elusive Phuket mini octopus, known as “voy vai,” with your bare hands.

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Give back to the environment by releasing berried female crabs into the wild—a small yet meaningful act supporting sustainable seafood practices. Then, as the day winds down, cook your freshly caught octopus aboard the boat or on the sandbank that may emerge at Koh Pae, a hidden paradise island.

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Finally, unwind at Koh Pae as you stroll barefoot along its rare pop-up sandbank. With a bit of luck and the right tides, you'll enjoy a stunning sunset over the Andaman Sea while savoring your freshly prepared, hand-caught octopus—an unforgettable end to a day immersed in nature, culture, and community.

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