Although it is close to Bangkok, the Sena area in Ayutthaya is still considered to be off the tourist track.
A home stay initiative introduced to the village of Rang Jorakhay in December last year enables those fascinated with the simple lifestyle of rural people a chance to explore what remains of Thai cultural heritage in the 21st century.
Despite the fact that it is less than two hours from the capital, Sena's location is still elusive. There is little reason to be here and a lot more to see in Ayutthaya, but I made the trip because I came across a leaflet offering visitors an opportunity to stay with a village family. Consequently, I decided to embark on a new adventure.
In her early thirties, Wannarat, a non-formal education teacher, is a member of a home stay project in Sena. We met her one day in the afternoon at the public library in town and travelled to her relatives' home 4km away.
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