We stayed three nights with Jimmy and Lamai in their homestay in the countryside. It was an incredibly exciting experience for both children and adults. Jimmy is a man who is full of good stories - and he likes to share. He drove us when we wanted to go on tours. We were among others on a local food market... More

it is a little paradise with very friendly people, in the village as well at the homestay. They do'nt know any problems, they solve them..... Lamai is a very good landlady and Jimmy is a walking encyclopedia.... So in a few days you learn a lot.... More

While researching a rural travel experience in Thailand I happened to discover Lamai Homestay. Based on many references via the internet to awards it has received I soon decided to book a Rural Village Tour with Jimmy and Lamai through his sister, Ann, in Wales. Finding the correct bus route from Bangkok and not able to reach Jimmy on the... More

We loved our stay at Lamais! This was the start of our SEA adventure, and a wonderful way to wind down and gain knowledge. Staying here was a great way for all of us to learn about how life is lived in this part of the world. We - a family of five: mom, dad and 3 kids (10, 8... More

Lamai's Guesthouse is located in the province of Isan (also spelled Isaan or Esarn), about 7 hours by train from Bangkok, in a rural village. The guesthouse is run by Lamai, who was born and raised in that village, and her Welsh husband Jimmy with their little daughter Lizzy. They wanted to make a difference in this poor area and... More

We had a wonderful time with Jimmy and Lamai. We visited with our 2 children (14 and 12) and some friends. Accommodation very comfortable and immaculately clean. We really got a taste of village life, the kids loved the food foraging and our visit to the silk village was a real highlight for me. Highly recommended. Julie Baxter UK More

I was travelling from Bangkok to Nong Khai and on to Laos. I had stayed in a range of accommodation, from smart hotels to hostels when, by chance, I was surfing the web and came across Lamai's Homestay/Guesthouse in a rice village in Ko Phet, Bua Yai, Khorat, Isan in North-East Thailand. It was a gem of a place. Situated... More