Phu Thai Ethnic group at Ban None Hom

None Hom is a subdistrict in Mueang district, Sakon Nakhon province. It was founded in 1882 after Mr. Hom leaded villagers to settle down in this area. The immigrants in Ban None Hom belongs to the minor ethnic group called “Phu Thai” who managed to maintain their culture and lifestyle. Therefore, Ban None Hom serves as a venue to perform Phu Thai traditional ceremonies. The history of Phu Thai None Hom village dates back to 1857. A group of Phu Thai immigrants from the city of Phu Wana Kadaeng in Laos crossed over Mekong River and skirted around Phu Phan mountain ranges. They headed west to a spacious basin plain, which is currently known as Nong Han Luang, and started to settle down. Some stayed close to water resources, while others preferred hilly areas near the foothill of Phu Phan (Nowadays it became part of None Hom district). Ancestors of the Phu Thai Ethnic group at Ban None Hom took up residence in small villages around paddy fields or borders of Bung Pa Tham forest. Ban None Hom village is one of the worth-visiting attractions in Sakon Nakhon, if you are keen on Thai traditions and cultures. Ban None Hom village offers wonderful opportunities to observe the lifestyle of Phu Thai ethnic people. Visitors can join their indigenous dinner called “Pa Laeng”, watch cultural performance and ancient boxing dance routines. In case you would like to participated in the said activities, it is necessary to contact “Ban None Hom Marketing Demonstration Center, house number 5, Moo 2, None Hom subdistrict, Mueang district, Sakon Nakhon province, postal code 47000” prior to your visit. Drirection: from Sakon Nakhon downtown, drive along Highway 223 (Sakon Nakhon-Na Kae) for about 13 kilometers. At the intersection, make a right turn and continue for a couple of kilometers. Opening hours: 24 hours every day Admission fee: free of charge Contact: tel. 0 4251 3490-1