Chill out on holidays at 6 recreational destinations to immerse yourself in a Thai farmer lifestyle

23 February 2024

1. Khao Yai Farm Village in Nakhon Ratchasima

Khao Yai Farm Village is a tourist destination for anyone who wants to experience and learn about agriculture and animal husbandry. Offer many fun and educational activities among the greenery and western-style buildings. Excellent recommended activities are feeding animals (sheep, rabbits, pigs, etc.), camping, farming, harvesting, making soap, making shampoo, and making stove pizza. All in all, Khao Yai Farm Village is a great place for visiting with your loved ones, be it your sweetheart, best buddies, or family.

Address: Kanong-phra Sub-district, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uvzBXyr6WARMdgJK6 

How to get there by car: The distance from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is 260 kilometers and takes about 4 hours by car.

  

2. Farm Chokchai in Nakhon Ratchasima

Farm Chokchai is another popular educational and recreational tourist attraction. It is the largest dairy farming in Asia that has been awarded the Outstanding Agricultural Attraction and many other awards. It is also known as the Land of Thai Cowboy. Due to its large dairy farming business, Farm Chokchai’s highlights mostly concern cows; for example, feeding baby cows, milking cows, and visiting factories such as milk ice cream, milk toffee, pasteurized milk, and milk tablet candy. Apart from that, Farm Chokchai also offers visitors an opportunity to experience a cowboy life by riding a miniature horse, watching a cowboy show, watching a herding dog show, and visiting exhibitions. The farm is also well-known for its panoramic view which can be seen from the landmark where everyone must take pictures with and check into their social media. 

Address: 294 Moo 8, Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd., Khu Khot Sub-district, Lam Lukka District, Pathumthani 

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CD8tjs2cSAQsHbxeA 

How to get there by car: The distance from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima is 260 kilometers and takes about 4 hours by car.

 

3. Agricultural Museum Complex (Wisdom Farm)

Wisdom farm is an excellent agricultural attraction voted as the Most Popular Thai Museum for 3 years straight. The farm is a learning center to study about the King Rama VIIII’s wisdom regarding Thai-style agriculture through a living museum. Participate in many enjoying indoor & outdoor activities, for example, learning about rice production, animal farming, or farming tools; all of which reflect Thai lifestyle, belief, and tradition. Wisdom Farm is a perfect place for people of all ages and genders to enjoy leisure holidays.

Address: Khlong Nueng Sub-district, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani 

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vu2bc6Jji2H6K2fx6 

How to get there by car: The distance from Bangkok to Pathum Thani is 60 kilometers and takes about one hour and a half by car.

4. Bann Khorng Phor Sufficiency economy Learning Center

Baan Khorng Phor is a full-service agricultural learning center which aims to instill the Sufficient Economy by the King Rama VIIII. Learn about various branches of farming and animal husbandry among abundant nature, for example, how to care for animals, how to plant rice, how to plant auspicious trees, how to cook from local ingredient, etc. All in all, Baan Khorng Phor is a perfect place for family to spend time together and let children have fun while also learn about agriculture.

Address: Phukhao Thong Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzjLkURfati2Kopi7 

How to get there by car: The distance from Bangkok to Ayutthaya is 95 kilometers and takes about two hours by car. 

 

5. Banana Suphan (Suphan Buri Banana Conservation Center)

Banana Suphan is another great local-style agricultural tourist attraction located not far from Bangkok. It focuses on a study of various species of banana, from common species such as Cavendish banana or Lady Finger banana, to rare species such as Kluai Nam Wa Dam, Kluai Nam Wa Lai, or Kluai Nam Wa Kab Khao which can be found in Suphan Buri. Apart from learning about banana, Banana Suphan also offers other fun activities such as sailing in a canal and feeding fish. When you visit Banana Suphan, you must take photos with the landmark “Giant Banana sculptor” or else you did not really come to Banana Suphan.

Address: 8/3 Train Station Rd., Rua Yai Sub-district, Mueang Suphan Buri District, Suphan Buri

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/o65jmecfUewV1Y1L9 

How to get there by car: The distance from Bangkok to Suphan Buri is 140 kilometers and takes about two hours by car. 

 

6. CORO Field 

CORO Field is a new norm of agricultural tourist attraction, known as “Lifestyle Farming” which is suitable for a new generation. It is an authentic Japanese melon farm where visitors can learn about melons through various interesting activities, for example, visiting the melon farm, harvesting melons, and tasting melons. Apart from learning about melons, CORO Field also adapts and branches into hemp farming. Learn about the new economic plant through activities such as visiting the 12-species hemp farm, writing a message and tying on a tree, and tasting special hemp menu.

Address: 117 Tha Khoei Sub-district, Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xfajY9Eq5mGktVDN8 

How to get there by car: The distance from Bangkok to Suphan Buri is 150 kilometers and takes about two hours and a half by car.