Thailand Meditation retreats

Experience Vipassana Meditation Retreat in Thailand

We are happy to see both newcomers and experienced practitioners at any of our Meditation retreats from November to February. Everyone is welcome to join our vipassana meditation retreats with experienced Samatha Vipassana Meditation teachers.

Reservations

No one at the Center speaks English, so please make all reservations through MC Brigitte.

Fees

The Sorn Thawee Center charges for accommodation, food, water, electricity, and use of the meditation hall. The total fee is 3,000 Thai Baht for the entire retreat (about €85).
From October 2026 to February 2027, the fee will increase to €90.
MC Brigitte teaches on a Dana basis. Donations for her and her social projects can be given at the end of the retreat.

The place

The Center is very suitable for retreats. Individual, air-conditioned huts with private bathrooms are provided, including two meals per day, delivered directly to your bungalow.
Only regular Thai food or vegetarian Thai food is available. Other options cannot be accommodated.
MC Brigitte will offer afternoon drinks like fruit juices, yogurt drinks, soy milk, tea, coffee, (and some snacks before lunch).
No meals are served after midday, but drinks are allowed.
If you haven’t filled out the application form yet, please complete it here: booking form.
Please confirm your reservation at least two weeks before the retreat so your bungalow can be reserved and prepared.

We try to keep eight precepts while retreating

During the retreat, we try to keep the Eight Precepts:

Refrain from killing living beings.
Refrain from taking what is not given.
Refrain from sexual activity.
Refrain from false speech or harsh speech.
Refrain from taking substances that lead to carelessness (alcohol, drugs).
Refrain from eating after midday until the following sunrise.
Refrain from music, entertainment, adornments, cosmetics, and perfumes.
Refrain from sleeping on high or luxurious beds.

Keeping these precepts helps deepen mindfulness and concentration.

Daily Schedule in Retreat

06:00 Morning chanting (optional)
07:00 Silent meditation (unguided) at the meditation hall (optional)
Breakfast
09:00 Walking meditation (guided)
10:00 Sitting meditation (guided)
Lunch and rest
14:00 Walking meditation (guided)
15:00 Sitting meditation (guided)
16:00 Evening chanting (optional)
18:00 Evening meditation, Dhamma talk, Q&A

What to bring

Modest, loose-fitting clothes for meditation
Toiletries and towels
Alarm clock (please refrain from using your phone)
Mosquito repellent may be helpful
The Center provides thin mats, pillows, pillowcases, bed sheets, and a blanket

There is no shop or ATM on site. Bring enough cash for donations or Thai massage (an experienced therapist is available, 300 Thai Baht/hour—about €8.50). Credit cards are not accepted.

Arrival

For directions by car, click here for a PDF with details.
Please arrive before 16:00. There is a site walk at 17:00 for explanations of teaching and chanting locations.
The gate locks at 18:00; late arrivals are not possible.

Transport possibilities

Taxi: From Bangkok, a taxi costs approximately 1,000 to 1,200 Baht; from the airport, about 1,000 Baht.
Public Van: The cheapest option is a van from Ekkamai Bus Station (Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok) to Bangkhla junction. Cross the road and walk 400 m. Vans depart Ekkamai (platform 14) at 09:30, 12:00, and 14:30. The fare is about 130 Baht, but seats aren’t guaranteed.
Rented Van: Let us know if you want a seat in our rented van. It leaves Ekkamai Station, platform 14, at 12:00. The fare is 260 Baht (€7) per seat.

Payment

Please transfer the 3,000 Baht retreat fee by the 15th of the month before the retreat. If you’d like a seat on the reserved van, add 260 Baht (total 3,260 Baht or €92).
Payments are non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding. If you need support, please contact MC Brigitte.