Ban Rak Thai: Probably the only place in Thailand that I would actually call a ‘Hidden Gem’. Ban Rak Thai, also called ‘Mae Ow’ is a charming village. It’s a really unique place to experience. There isn’t anywhere in Thailand that I could compare it with. Ban Rak Thai is a small village situated in the jungle on the Thai – Burmese border, mostly self-governed. The name translates into English as ‘The Village That Loves Thailand’. Have you ever been in this village?