The Sarojin, Thailand's luxurious 56-roomed boutique residence, held its 6th annual charity biked ride on December 1st raising over £2,400 (THB 104,600) for the local Camillian Social Centre, which provides services and education for some of Khao Lak's most vulnerable children.

150 people, including guests and staff of The Sarojin, cycled the 25km route from the Tsunami Police Boat Memorial, along the Pakarang Cape and Bangsak Beach to the Camillian Centre to raise funds to support the services, day care and rehabilitation that the centre provides for children with physical disabilities, autism and Down's Syndrome.

As part of the St. Camillus Foundation of Thailand, the Camillian Social Centre provides much-needed free-of-charge day care services for approximately 20 children aged between 4 and 16. The centre's programmes include psychological and social development, music, dance, art and daily physiotherapy care overseen by a doctor and team from Phang Nga Hospital, as well as home visits and counselling for families.

The Sarojin has worked with the centre since 2012, through the work of The Sarojin Khao Lak Community Fund. Guests of The Sarojin are welcome to visit the centre to learn more about its work and join staff and volunteers to assist with arts and crafts sessions with the children. The Sarojin also offers a “Street Food Cook For Kids”, during which guests can prepare a nutritious meal alongside The Sarojin's sous chef for the children.

Over the six annual bike rides, The Sarojin has raised over £15,000 (THB 632,181) for the Camillian Social Centre, in addition to its ongoing work with the charity.

Photo Caption: 150 cyclists took part in The Sarojin's 6th annual charity bike ride, raising over £2,400 for the local Camillian Social Centre, which supports local children with disabilities

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About The Sarojin

The Sarojin is beautifully set on an 11km stretch of secluded white sand beach in Khao Lak, just a 55-minute drive north of Phuket Airport, and is surrounded by five spectacular national parks and the world-famous dive sites of the Similan and Surin Islands. Designed in a contemporary Asian style, the five-star resort's 56 deluxe residences are nestled within ten acres of tropical grounds leading directly onto the beachfront. Each guest room features its own private garden and “sala” sundeck, couples' baths with waterfall showers, and plunge and relaxation pools that blend into the natural habitat. Other facilities include an attentive “Imagineer” who can create tailor-made experiences for hotel guests and complimentary use of a fully equipped fitness centre, mountain bikes, sailing catamarans, sail boats, sea kayaks and windsurfing boards. Tranquility is guaranteed as no children under the age of 10 are permitted to stay at The Sarojin.

The Sarojin has been recognised for its fine dining offering by The MICHELIN Guide Bangkok, Phuket, and Phang-nga 2019. The highly-regarded restaurant guide honours those that consistently provide diners with high quality products, a 'mastery of flavour and cooking techniques' and value for money, as well as demonstrating the chef's personality within the cuisine.

The Sarojin was voted one of the top five Overseas Holiday Hotels in Asia & The Indian Subcontinent and 18th in The World's Top 100 in the Condé Nast Traveller Reader Awards 2017.

For further information on The Sarojin, please visit: www.sarojin.com and The Sarojin 360 Tour