Environmental and Social Responsibility

The Keemala concept centres around four Phuket tribes, the ‘Pa-ta-Pea’ (Earth), the ‘Khon-Jorn’ (Wanderers), the ‘We-Ha’ (Sky), and the ‘Rung-Nok’ (Nest) people, whose ways of life have inspired the resort’s design and cultural philosophy. The resort has a strict anti-animal exploitation policy, actively discouraging guests from elephant trekking, rides, and shows, interacting with captive tigers, or fishing excursions. Keemala is also an active supporter of the Royal Thai Navy’s Sea Turtle Conservation project, while keeping two resident rescue water buffaloes who enjoy keeping the grass in order. The resort partecipates in community based mangrove restoration, tree planting, and tours of Phang Nga Bay with Phuket eco-tourism pioneer John Gray, to engaging guests in a ‘Natural Lifestyle’ concept through a weekly complimentary schedule of activities, such as garden tours, folding pandan leaves, tai chi and meditation.