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Supi Prach-Umpai

Thailand is an amazing country full of warm hospitality and lots of smiles. This is no doubt why each year, 60% of travelers to Thailand are repeat visitors. I love my job as a product developer and managing director for Royal Silk Holidays, which I established in Bangkok in 1987. My first trip was organized for friends and colleagues from Europe who came to Thailand to work on several projects and wanted to discover Thailand and neighboring countries. I decided to take a guide training course so I could share my knowledge of Thailand's culture, history, and local wisdom.

Royal Silk Holidays is now a family of 20 travel experts who organize services for travelers from around the world. With our slogan "smile more with us" we're passionate about showing travelers the best that our country has to offer, and also bringing visitors closer to the soul, culture, and traditions of our people.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Even though we're based in Bangkok, we cover all of the main tourist destinations in Thailand. We've developed great relationships with reliable local partners.
Our popular products are
1) Multi-day overland tours from Bangkok to the North which we offer for 2 to 20 people. i.e. 6 Days Royal Cities, 6 Days Trails of Thainess, 3 Days off the beaten path Thailand, 6 Days Andaman Discovery, etc.
2) Elephant care and experience in North of Thailand
3) Island Hopping, Diving and Snorkeling Program in the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea (Koh Chang/Koh Mak/Koh Kood; Krabi/Phi Phi Island/Lanta Island; Trang/Koh Ngai/Koh Muk/Koh Kradan)
4) Thailand, Laos and Cambodia overland
5) Biking tour in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Uthai Thani
6) National Park tour for bird and wildlife watching, staying on tree-top house or luxury tented camp
7) Village tours in the North, East Coast, Northeast and the South
8) Mountain hiking and walking tour in Loei and Chiang Mai
9) Foodie Tour with Local Taste in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Samui

Some special & exciting trips
* Helicopter tours in and around Bangkok
* Castaway survival trip on Mak Island, Trat (coconut hunting and borne fire cooking)
* One-day sailing trip with beach hopping on Mak Island, Trat
* Organic Farm stay in Central of Thailand
* Whitewater rafting and Zip Lining in the North of Thailand

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How did you get involved in travel?

" I have been involved in travel since my school time, being active in Nature Conservation Club and organizing trips for members to explore natural sites in our country as well as collecting garbage in national parks. This is also a reason why we became an expert for ecotourism with wide networks in Asia. Thailand is not only famous for culture and beaches, but also rich in natural resources which have unfortunately been damaged by logging and wildlife trading. Tourism is considered as a tool to create awareness for nature conservation as well as to increase income for local people in remote areas which helps reduce exploitation of natural resources. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"There were several unique trips I have experienced during 31 years in business, especially wildlife watching. At Guiburi National Park (5 hours South of Bangkok) I have seen several wild elephants together with Indian Bison which have been listed as Vulnerable by IUCN since 1986. The recent trip to Libong Island in Trat province, I was very excited having seen Dugong (sea cows) swimming with a school of 9 Dolphins, just a few meters from my boat. These are experiences I will never forget and wish I can share with nature lovers around the world."

Supi is part of the following groups: Thailand Travel Agents
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16 Day Thailand Grand Tour
Thailand | Feb 9 - Feb 24, 2023

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Cindy A.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2023
Bangkok: Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside = great, modern highrise hotel, excellent breakfast buffet.
Guide for Bangkok and River Kwai (4 days) = Chanphen ("Toon") was EXCELLENT.
Favourite Bangkok sites = ride in Bangkok Canal and Night Food tour by TukTuk. The food and flower markets were very interesting. The palaces and temples were beautiful BUT were maybe too much to see in 2 days.
Less favourite things = Asiatique Shopping Complex was disappointing as many shops had not reopened after...
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Bangkok: Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside = great, modern highrise hotel, excellent breakfast buffet.
Guide for Bangkok and River Kwai (4 days) = Chanphen ("Toon") was EXCELLENT.
Favourite Bangkok sites = ride in Bangkok Canal and Night Food tour by TukTuk. The food and flower markets were very interesting. The palaces and temples were beautiful BUT were maybe too much to see in 2 days.
Less favourite things = Asiatique Shopping Complex was disappointing as many shops had not reopened after the pandemic. The weekend market is definitely not something I would recommend. The items were junky and the shops were all repetitive. We WERE lucky to have lunch at Guay New Kua Gai restaurant - Michelin star!

Rom Hub Train Market was interesting to see but the Taka Floating Market was even better!
The long tail boat ride to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts Floating Hotel was very scenic.
River Kwai: The Floating Hotel was rustic, quiet and good for a short stay. Not much to do there. We were there 2 nights. Our visit to the lava cave was a welcome activity away from the resort.
The food was very good.
Returning to Bangkok - The Bridge, museum , and cemetery on the River Kwai were "must see" historical sites.

Chiang Mai: Rimping Village Hotel (3 nights) had wonderful rooms and breakfast buffet.
Our very best excursion was to the elephant sanctuary. We did not want to leave!
The white water rafting that followed was a fun adventure. It was not a physical challenge yet had some thrilling moments.
Our guide for our remaining time in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai was Jeda. She was also EXCELLENT.
Doi Inthanon National Park was not a "must see". It was not a hike but a stroll and rather unremarkable.
The pagodas and gardens were lovely but it was a long way to go for just that.

The Thai cooking class at Bann Hong Nual was a highlight. Even the two males in our group had fun. Umporn, our instructor, was very lovely and engaging. We would do this again.

Chiang Rai: Imperial River House (2 nights) = very nice rooms and great buffet breakfast.
We stopped at more temples and pagodas on our drive to Chiang Rai. Our interest was waining by then...until we visited Was Wrong Khun (aka The White Temple) was absolutely stunning. It was a "must see".
The visit to the tea plantation was interesting. The visit to Doi Mae Salong , Chiang Saen, and The Golden Triangle were unremarkable.

Krabi: Peace Laguna Resort (4 nights) = a rather run-down hotel. The rooms were not clean and the linens were stained and old. The most disappointing accommodation in all. Fortunately, the breakfast buffet was good.
Phi Phi Island Excursion was not good. Hoards of people in the water and on the island "walk". We would not recommend this.
The Rain Forest Discovery Tour did not meet our expectation. The rainforest, pools and waterfalls were not much to see. The Tiger Cave Temple on our way back to the hotel was ok but not a highlight.
Krabi was a busy beach resort city which is great if you simply want to sit by a pool or go to the beach. Many good restaurants.
We had a great mix of activities and thoroughly enjoyed Thailand.

Hotel Reviews
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside
Bangkok
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River Kwai Jungle Rafts Floating Hotel
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Rimping Village Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
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Peace Laguna Resort
Krabi

not clean and was run down

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Local specialist: Supi Prach-Umpai

Thailand tour in Oct. 2019
Thailand | Oct 13 - Oct 17, 2019

David
David W.
Irvine, CA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2019

Supi did a great job putting together this trip. He was helpful and resolved any issues we had immediately. Planning is sometimes the hardest part of vacationing but he made it very easy and stress free for us. I would recommend Kim Kim in our future travels. The tours were very nice and we had a lot of fun. Everything was set up from Bangkok to Phuket and then from Phuket to Krabi. Thanks again Supi!

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Supi
Supi Prach-Umpai
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 26, 2019

Dear David, thank you very much for your kind and positive feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future, not only in Thailand, but also in other countries in SEA including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar or Indonesia! Just let us know, we will be pleased to assist you again.

Mother-Son trip to Thailand
Thailand | Jun 18 - Jun 23, 2019

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Michelle B.
Waxahachie, TX | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2019
Highly recommend KimKim and will use them again on my next big adventure! The travel company with whom KimKim matched us, Royal Silk Holidays was fantastic! Our main travel planners, Suwanna and Supi were great during the planning phase. Great communicators and truly tailored our trip for our interests and budget, making as many changes as we required. Our Thailand private tour guide, Niracha Saksopin (Pom) was fantastic! She and her driver were a huge part of our excellent experience. We... Read more

Highly recommend KimKim and will use them again on my next big adventure! The travel company with whom KimKim matched us, Royal Silk Holidays was fantastic! Our main travel planners, Suwanna and Supi were great during the planning phase. Great communicators and truly tailored our trip for our interests and budget, making as many changes as we required. Our Thailand private tour guide, Niracha Saksopin (Pom) was fantastic! She and her driver were a huge part of our excellent experience. We will request her on our next visit.
Our outdoor "adventure" experience with 8 Adventures was phenomenal! Highly recommend them! Our guides, were top notch! Our 4-wheeler guide was kind, fun and attentive. Our hiking and home-stay guides, Oat and Jafu were terrific! The Lahu home-owner for our village home stay, Pim Weda, was so very nice and hospitable.
Our "Elephant Owner for a Day" experience at Patara Elephant Farm was even better than expected! Highly recommend!
Finally, the beautiful boutique hotel, Yaangcome Village was absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend!

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Supi
Supi Prach-Umpai
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Nov 01, 2019

Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for your kind and positive review on the trip to Thailand. Kindly apologize for my late response. Hope to have an opportunity to welcome you again in Thailand or one of our neighboring countries.
Kind Regards
Supi

Northern Thailand Adventure Trips
Thailand | Feb 16 - Feb 24, 2019

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Odysseas B.
Stockton, CA | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2019
Overall our experience in North Thailand was more than amazing. Our moments with my (private) group members were irreplaceable and we highly recommend Kimkim for adventure and extreme destinations. The places we visited were really difficult to reach them without a local guide being comfortable and familiar with the people and the place. Every single day was unique and different. We were able not only to experience for a few hours some villages in the jungle but also to stay for some nights... Read more

Overall our experience in North Thailand was more than amazing. Our moments with my (private) group members were irreplaceable and we highly recommend Kimkim for adventure and extreme destinations. The places we visited were really difficult to reach them without a local guide being comfortable and familiar with the people and the place. Every single day was unique and different. We were able not only to experience for a few hours some villages in the jungle but also to stay for some nights and live the local and simple life. Kimkim is a really trustful company with many advantages and will definitely choose them again for our next destinations.

Local specialist: Supi Prach-Umpai

Last minute Trip to Thailand
Thailand | Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2018

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Chuo chuin F.
Taiwan | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2018

The rep greeting us at the airport was courteous.

Our guide Richard was very knowledgeable. He even bought us some delicious food treats. We had the best experience with him.

The Siam Niramit Show was great. But we wished the audience could be warned ahead of time about the "Hell" scene. Little children could have been scared.

The Food Tour on the last day was not very special, unfortunately.

Local specialist: Supi Prach-Umpai
Supi
Supi Prach-Umpai
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Oct 24, 2018
Dear Chuo Chuin
Thank you very much for your kind review and your positive feedback for our guide, Richard. As it is a private tour, we can select our best guide to take care of our guests.
Yes, I agree with you that the hell scene is quite scary for young children. Usually we will warn our guests travelling with small children in advance.
Your comment on the Food Tour will be forwarded to our partner who provide this food experience which got usually positive feedback from the past guests. ...
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Dear Chuo Chuin
Thank you very much for your kind review and your positive feedback for our guide, Richard. As it is a private tour, we can select our best guide to take care of our guests.
Yes, I agree with you that the hell scene is quite scary for young children. Usually we will warn our guests travelling with small children in advance.
Your comment on the Food Tour will be forwarded to our partner who provide this food experience which got usually positive feedback from the past guests. We know from our own experience that Taiwan has one of the best cuisine in Asia and we enjoyed very much Taiwanese food. The tour has been designed for multi-countries including Western visitors who have different gastronomic background. The level of excitement for Asian food is therefore different. The reason I have included this program for you is that it is a half day join tour without temple visit and the historic area of Bangrak is quite interesting.

We hope to welcome you again in the near future.
Kind Regards
Supi