Dusit Expands Sustainable Hospitality with Management of Tantawan Tented Camp in Chiang Rai
Dusit International has extended its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp. During this tented retreat, northern Thai traditions are combined with a focus on sustainability, set amidst the mountains of Chiang Rai.
Located 40 minutes from Chiang Rai International Airport, the property features 10 safari-style tents – ranging from two-bedroom family options to a one-bedroom suite – each with private bathrooms, teak furniture, modern amenities, and views of the valley. Guests can join curated activities such as trekking, cooking classes, tree-planting, and meditation, all designed to connect them with the local culture and environment.
Tantawan Tented Camp will serve as a showcase of Dusit’s Tree of Life programme, which integrates environmental care, community engagement, and social impact across 31 criteria linked to selected UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The camp maintains a close partnership with Sunflower Organic Farm, a residential home for girls supported by Friends of Thai Daughters, a non-profit providing education, safe housing, and support to ethnic minority hill tribe girls at risk of trafficking. Dusit will expand this collaboration by offering training programmes through Dusit Thani College and The Food School, along with work experience at Tantawan Tented Camp and other Dusit properties, supporting pathways into hospitality careers.
Guests can visit the farm, which supplies the camp with produce, herbs, and free-range eggs. At the Reu Doo Gaan restaurant, northern Thai dishes and international options are prepared using these and other local ingredients.
“Tantawan Tented Camp provides an opportunity to bring the Tree of Life vision into practice beyond our branded properties and demonstrate our commitment to creating positive impact,” said Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International.
“Through local sourcing, education, and training, we can support communities while creating meaningful experiences for guests.”
Facilities include a swimming pool with mountain views, an outdoor amphitheatre for film screenings under the stars, and activities such as archery, village visits, and guided picnics. Guests may also use pickleball courts at Sunflower Farm. Families can participate in craft activities such as pottery, glass painting, and ‘Tung’ making – traditional banners symbolising values such as protection and prosperity.
To mark the start of Dusit’s management, Tantawan Tented Camp is offering a ‘Stay 3, Pay 2’ package from THB 9,450 net per room per night (approx. USD 290), inclusive of breakfast for two. The offer is available for bookings until 15 October 2025 for stays until 30 November 2025, via tantawantentedcamp.com.
Dusit is also offering a two-night half-board voucher package at THB 23,900 net (approx. USD 734), valid for stays from 21 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. Vouchers can be purchased at the Thai Tiew Thai travel fair in Bangkok (21–24 August) or online at dusitshop.com (21–31 August).
Tantawan Tented Camp joins Dusit’s portfolio of independently managed properties in Thailand, including Seapine Beach Golf and Resort, Hua Hin; Green Lake Resort, Chiang Mai; and Chainarai Riverside, Chiang Rai – each operated under Dusit’s management framework while maintaining its own character.
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