2505588 THESIS 2567
PROJECT NAME: Rern Resort for Promoting the Learning of Local Culture and Indigenous Wisdom
STUDENT: PLOYKWAN PIRIYAJITAKONKIJ
LOCATION: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
AREA: 2449 sq.m.
 

        RERN Resort, located on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, embodies the philosophy of "Live in Rern to Learn." By integrating traditional Southern Thai culture into every aspect of its design, the resort offers guests a unique opportunity to learn through authentic living experiences. Using natural materials and open-air architecture, combined with thoughtfully created learning spaces, RERN RESORT invites visitors to reconnect with simplicity, culture, and nature. Here, relaxation becomes a meaningful journey into the heart of mindful living.
 

        In a fast-paced world, finding a place that offers both tranquility and the opportunity to learn from real life experiences has become a rare treasure. RERN Resort was created on Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, under the concept “Live in Rern to Learn,” offering a deeper experience than a typical holiday — one that harmoniously connects lifestyle, culture, and nature through thoughtful design.

         In the Southern Thai dialect, "Rern" means "home," and this notion is expressed in every aspect of the resort's architecture. Each residence is crafted from natural materials such as local wood and palm leaves, reducing environmental impact while preserving the charm of traditional simplicity. The designs embrace open spaces, allowing the soft sunlight and sea breeze to awaken guests' senses gently.

        Beyond accommodation, RERN Resort creates “learning spaces” throughout its grounds — from a local herbal garden and open-air art workshops to a community kitchen where traditional Samui cuisine is taught. Guests absorb knowledge not through formal instruction but through everyday living, with learning seamlessly intertwined with each moment.

        The pathways, communal areas, and quiet corners are carefully designed to guide visitors on an inner journey, encouraging them not just to pass through spaces but to walk through living stories and breathing traditions.

        At RERN RESORT, relaxation is not about escaping the chaos but about returning to the essence of learning — through a life lived simply, humbly, and meaningfully.


The pathway leads to the lobby



The pathway leads to the Chaweng beach



The terrace of RERN PUNYA, spa and retreat



The outdoor sunbathing area surrounded by coconut trees.



LOFT RERN: The co-living hub



The entrance of RERN HATTA



RERN HATTA: A Learning Space for Local Art and Craft



The reception of RERN HATTA



LOY LAO: The swim up bar



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