This Is Thailand

Venue : Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Ban Rai District Thep Sathit District and Sai Thong National Park, Nong Bua Rawa district, Chaiyaphum Province
Date : 1 June to 31 August 2009

The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or “Dok Krachiao”, come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August.

Also commonly called “patumma”, “bua sawan” (heaven lotus), or “bua bok” (the land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera — Curcuma or Zingiberaceae.

Contact : TAT Northeastern Office : Region 1, Tel. +66 (0) 4421 3666, +66 (0) 4421 3030