Pang Soong Lodge, Outdoor Education & Research Centre Chiang Mai, Thailand

Welcome to the website for the Pang Soong Lodge Outdoor Education and Research Centre, a unique property in the mountains of Northern Thailand offering a diverse array of educational programmes for the international school market. Managed by an experienced Tourism Resources Development company, working in partnership with the local community and with a strong focus on environmental education, the Pang Soong Lodge caters to international schools from all over the world.

Our website is currently under re-development, and will be fully operational by the end of July 2009. In the meantime, we have created some informative PDF files which can be downloaded using the links below. Simply right click on the title to view or download a file:

  1. Pang Soong Lodge Fact Sheet – general information about the Lodge, including structure, features, accommodations, meals, location and goals.


  2. Pang Soong Lodge Eco-English Camps, Summer Camps and Youth Groups – information for student programmes that are not necessarily directly related to specific educational institutions. Our Camp programmes focus on environment education, English skills, adventure activities and confidence building.


  3. Pang Soong Lodge Curriculum-based Environmental Studies – examples of the environmental lessons available, all of which utilise the natural environment as a hands-on ‘outdoor classroom’.


  4. Pang Soong Lodge Nature Trails Project – the highlight of the Pang Soong Lodge project is our incredible series of award winning nature trails. Funded by volunteers, but owned by the local village, the Pang Soong Nature Trail travels up and around 17+ waterfalls and through diverse ecosystems - an educators dream! Additionally, click here to view a visual presentation of the Nature Trail stakeholder roles and responsibilities, and here to view the Nature Trail Eco-Adventure Programmes.


  5. Pang Soong Lodge Community Service – highlighting the community service options available for visiting schools groups, many of which can be used to gain community service credits through your academic system.


  6. Pang Soong Lodge Team Building & Outdoor Activities – as well as provided educational programmes, the Pang Soong Lodge offers an array of professional team building challenges and activities that utilise the pristine forest setting, as well as Chiang Mai city itself.


  7. Sample Pang Soong Lodge education programmes – these sample programmes provides an example of the types of lessons, activities and structure an international school might employ for their visit.


    8.     a. For a leadership programme sample, click here.
        b. For a high school ecology programme sample, click here
        c. For a multi-activity programme sample, click here.

  8. The Track of the Tiger T.R.D. Eco - Eco-Adventure 2009
    A selection of fantastic nature trails and jungle treks through 30 sq.km. pristine evergreen forest (at 1'000 metres above sea level) with excellent biodiversity.


  9. Financial Statement - VWB - Pang Soong Nature Trails Project.
    A recently updated version of the funds raised for and by the Pang Soong Nature Trails Project. Run under a unique private sector operated - community owned model for tourism attraction development.

CONTACT US
The Pang Soong Lodge, managed by Track of the Tiger TRD Co., Ltd, can be contacted via the following details:
Email:   info@track-of-the-tiger.com
Tel:       +66 (0) 53 801 674 or +66 (0) 53 801 25