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During our 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐞𝐛 – 𝟐 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐡 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 🌸🌼
Mae Fah Luang Gardens, also known as the Princess Mother Gardens, are located in the Doi Tung mountain range in Chiang Rai. These beautifully landscaped gardens were established by Princess Srinagarindra, the mother of Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). The gardens were created to provide local villagers with job opportunities and to transform the area, which was once part of the opium trade, into a thriving tourist attraction. The gardens feature a stunning array of flowers and plants, and visitors can also explore the nearby Doi Tung Tree Top Walk.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚
The Doi Tung Royal Villa was the residence of Princess Srinagarindra, also known as the Princess Mother. She built the villa in 1987 at the age of 87. The villa is a simple yet elegant structure that reflects her dedication to improving the lives of the local hill-tribe people. The villa is now open to the public and serves as a symbol of her commitment to the region.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
Princess Srinagarindra, affectionately known as “Mae Fah Luang” or “Royal Mother from the Sky,” was deeply involved in the welfare of the hill-tribe communities in northern Thailand. She frequently visited these remote areas, often arriving by helicopter, and brought medical aid, food, and other essentials to the local people. Her efforts led to the establishment of various development projects, including schools and medical foundations.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭
The Innovation Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Thai Cocoa (ISTC) is a project aimed at supporting Thai cocoa farmers. The center provides farmers with knowledge about cocoa cultivation, harvesting, and processing, helping them improve the quality of their produce. The project also promotes local cocoa-processing businesses and aims to establish Thai cocoa as a high-quality product in the global market.
You can join us to visit these amazing gardens which are not only beatuiful for their flowers but also beautiful because they changed the lives of so many people living in poverty and relying on opium and heroin for income.
