Satun Story
Satun Story or “โหม๋เรา เล่าตูลล” is a vibrant community initiative in Satun that brings together locals to share and listen to stories about their city. Through collaborative efforts with KMUTT, TK Park Satun, and local authorities, this program builds a culture of lifelong learning. By training over 130 Learning Administrators, including 15 Super Active ones, it empowers residents to document and disseminate Satun’s rich heritage. This grassroots movement not only preserves the city’s narratives but also positions Satun as a UNESCO Learning City, promoting sustainable development through shared knowledge and cultural appreciation.
Drive into the Satun
Drive into the Satun is an immersive cultural and ecological learning journey designed for those who seek deeper connections with local people, places, and practices. This experience invites participants to live, learn, and work alongside communities in both rural and urban areas of Satun. Whether it’s farming with locals, cooking heritage recipes, or exploring hidden ecological gems, learners gain a firsthand understanding of Satun’s rich heritage and way of life. The program fosters mutual learning and long-term relationships, allowing visitors to truly become part of the landscape and culture they’re exploring—slow travel with a meaningful, transformative purpose.
What You Get
01
Deep Cultural Immersion
Participants gain a nuanced understanding of Satun’s diverse cultural identity by actively engaging in daily life, rituals, and local wisdom. This immersive experience encourages empathy, humility, and respect through co-living and shared cultural practices
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Environmental Connection
through Living Landscape
By spending extended time in Satun’s natural surroundings—mountains, rivers, and coastlines—learners develop a personal relationship with nature, building a deep commitment to sustainability and environmental guardianship rooted in place-based experiences.
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Mutual Learning & Community Bonding
This journey encourages two-way knowledge exchange between locals and learners. It transforms communities into learning partners, enriching both sides through storytelling, shared work, and collaborative projects that promote social cohesion and collective empowerment.
Learning Contents
Stay and Learn
in Rural Villages
Participants live with host families in Satun’s rural communities—joining in farming, fishing, or craftwork. This deep dive into daily life allows for meaningful cultural exchange and provides insight into local resilience, resourcefulness, and the values that sustain rural communities
Training of
Learning Administrators
Selected community members undergo comprehensive training to become Learning Administrators. They acquire skills in effective communication, documentation, and facilitation, enabling them to lead educational activities and mentor others. This empowers locals to take active roles in sustaining and disseminating Satun’s rich cultural and geological knowledge.
Urban Heritage and
Creative Dialogue
In Satun’s old town, participants join artists, historians, and educators to explore urban memory, architecture, and cultural innovation. Activities include walking dialogues, creative workshops, and exhibitions that link the past to present-day civic life.
