Every year, the "Kham Pun" village in Ubon Ratchathani province, a green kingdom with stylish Isan-style Thai houses, hosts an open house event. This event allows visitors to witness the intricate, meticulous, and unique silk production process of Kham Pun during the Buddhist Lent period (approximately 3 days). In 2017, Kham Pun opened its doors from July 8th to 10th. The entrance fee was 100 baht (Kham Pun donates all proceeds to charity). Kham Pun offers herbal drinks and snacks to visitors, who can also enjoy various cultural activities, listen to Thai and Isan folk music, and watch traditional Isan dance performances. If you miss this year's event, be sure to mark your calendar for next year!

This year is a bit special. Baan Khampun has opened a luxurious Khampun Museum Cafe (the price of drinks and snacks is not as expensive as you might think). This cafe sells coffee, drinks, cakes, and Khampun souvenirs. You can see the pictures below (I didn't take many pictures because I wanted to soak up the atmosphere. More importantly, there were a lot of people, so I might not have gotten very good angles. Plus, my photography skills still need some improvement).

The chocolate fudge cake was presented first. The plates, glasses, and napkins all bore the elegant Pun Pun logo.

A soft, moist chocolate cake with a rich chocolate flavor, not too sweet, for only 100 baht.

Red bamboo water herbal drink, sweet and fragrant, just right, only 75 baht.

The interior is luxurious and elegant, with a spacious and airy feel thanks to the use of white, accented by wood, marble, gold, and black.

The shop's decor narrates the story of silk production. Products are uniquely designed with contemporary patterns. The rhythm of the arrangement and the decorative patterns are perfectly balanced, making them ideal souvenirs and gifts. Prices range from hundreds of baht (T-shirts start at 300 baht, umbrellas at 600 baht) to tens of thousands of baht for some items. Upon examining the pieces, it becomes clear that the prices are reasonable.

The atmosphere is delightful, and the food and drinks are delicious, leaving me feeling happy and refreshed. The presentation is also pleasing to the eye.

Side access

The building's facade is not overly large, but if the crowd is not as large as it is today (opening day), the space is actually quite spacious and allows for comfortable walking.

Adjacent to the shop is a group of buildings that are still under construction. The building in the center is the stupa.

Shady and cool

Continuing on, you will find the entrance to Baan Kham Pun. Inside the house, there are several traditional Isan-style Thai buildings.

While many people enjoy taking photos, I prefer to simply stroll, sit, and soak in the atmosphere. I find pleasure in observing the scenery, people, and ambiance, accompanied by gentle music. Gazing at the grassy expanse and admiring the flowers, I can easily spend half a day here.

How wide is it?

Visitors to this event are often dressed in traditional Thai fabrics or regional Thai costumes, both in their original and modern forms, creating a vibrant atmosphere that complements the architecture of Baan Kham Pun.

This is a truly integrated silk production facility, where every step of the process is carried out on-site. The owner, Kaempun, designs the patterns, styles, and dyes, and oversees the weaving and weaving methods. As a result, the weaving tools and equipment here are not only authentic but also aesthetically pleasing and uniquely designed, setting them apart from what is commonly seen.

Fun activities for the whole family, suitable for children and seniors alike.

Weaving it for you to see for real.

The young lady's niece is also eager to learn how to collect and arrange silk threads. How adorable!