Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes)

Open Days: Recommended to call and book in advance before visiting (community demonstration farm)

Opening Hours: Recommended to call in advance to confirm the schedule – especially for study groups

 

If you are looking for a Chachoengsao attraction that offers real learning, real tasting, and a tangible look at farming built on genuine local wisdom, the “OTOP Agricultural Demonstration Garden” in Ban Saphan Nak, Wang Yen Subdistrict, Plaeng Yao District is a strong choice. This is not a staged photo garden. It is a working demonstration farm shaped by the real experience of its owners, Mr. Kunthon (Chang) Chalatthoi and Mrs. Yupin Chalatthoi. What began as community-based farming has grown into a learning destination that welcomes visitors from many areas for study visits on a regular basis. The garden is also known nationally for developing a high-quality bio-fermentation formula that earned an OTOP 5-Star award.

 

The most memorable impression here is a garden that shows the real outcomes of community-style organic/biological farming. The owners rely primarily on local know-how in soil and crop care, with the core idea centered on their signature “bio-fermentation liquid” developed until it became consistently effective in real cultivation. Used continuously, it supports healthier soil structure, stronger root systems, and greater overall vigor of the trees. As a result, the produce is noticeably robust, and visitors often share stories about how certain fruits appear remarkably large compared with what is commonly seen in the market. That distinct result becomes an experience-driven highlight, making a visit feel different from simply shopping for fruit elsewhere.

 

What visitors and study groups gain from this place tends to fall into two connected dimensions: agro-tourism and systematic learning. On the agro-tourism side, you can walk through mixed plantings of fruit trees, flowering plants, and ornamental species within the same area and see a genuine working layout rather than a purely decorative arrangement. You get a clear picture of a living farm: day-to-day care, how shade and airflow are managed, how water is handled, how varieties are chosen, and how local resources are used efficiently. On the learning side, the key strength is the practical explanation of why the garden prioritizes bio-fermentation, why restoring soil health is the true starting point of better yields, and how different formulas and usage patterns can be adjusted depending on a plant’s growth stage – the kind of detail that farmers and new growers usually value more than fruit viewing alone.

 

Another compelling aspect is the “journey from local practice to an OTOP 5-Star recognition.” This kind of award is not simply about attractive packaging. It reflects a process where community knowledge becomes teachable, repeatable, and trusted by people beyond the local area. The garden’s bio-fermentation formula gaining national recognition signals quality, consistency, and continual improvement through real-world testing in the garden itself. As interest increased, the garden gradually became a regular destination for study visits – welcoming farmers, community leaders, and both public and private sector groups from many provinces, in line with how it has been described in local travel and learning-resource listings.

 

If you are the kind of traveler who values substance more than quick check-ins, this place fits well. You can see practical thinking you can actually apply: mixed farming that reduces the risk of relying on a single crop, greater variety that spreads harvest timing and keeps the garden interesting year-round, and simple but powerful cost-control ideas such as making your own soil and plant inputs to maintain quality. For many visitors, this is why the OTOP demonstration garden is more than an attraction – it is a learning space that people can take home and adapt to their own farms, which is a value beyond typical fruit gardens.

 

From a site-history perspective, the garden is closely tied to the identity of its owners, Mr. Kunthon (Chang) Chalatthoi and Mrs. Yupin Chalatthoi, who developed the garden and its bio-fermentation know-how until it became widely recognized. It has been mentioned as an agro-learning attraction in Chachoengsao resources, with clear location details – Ban Saphan Nak, Wang Yen Subdistrict, Plaeng Yao District – and a listed contact phone number. That detail reflects an operation that is open to coordination and has a working approach to welcoming visitors and study groups, rather than being a place known only by name without real hosting capacity.

 

To make your visit worthwhile, a good approach is to plan it as “learn + taste.” The strength here is experiencing produce in the garden while also seeing the cultivation system that produces those outcomes. Tasting seasonal fruit and produce helps you understand the quality difference that biological inputs can create. If your interest is specifically agricultural, visiting as a small group can be ideal because the owners or local coordinators can explain in greater depth, and you can ask targeted questions about fermentation usage, soil care, and mixed-orchard management.

 

One more practical point: many community demonstration farms in Thailand do not operate like fully commercial tourist venues. Some periods prioritize hosting study groups, some periods are busier seasons for farm work, and some periods have especially outstanding seasonal produce. That is why calling ahead is not only polite – it also helps your trip run smoothly and lets you confirm what is most worth seeing or tasting during your intended visit window.

 

Getting There From Chachoengsao city, take the main road toward Plaeng Yao District, enter Wang Yen Subdistrict, then continue to “Ban Saphan Nak” using the local route/area pin. The most convenient way to travel is by private car or van because the location is within a community farming area. If you travel as a group or a study visit, scheduling is easier. You can also combine nearby attractions in Bang Khla District or central Chachoengsao in the same day trip, such as Bang Khla Floating Market, Wat Pak Nam Jolo, or Wat Sothon Wararam Worawihan, all of which are popular stops for visitors to Paet Riu.

 

If you want to turn the trip into a “full day, high-value itinerary,” a common format is to visit the garden in the morning for learning and tasting, then move toward Bang Khla for food and cafes, and finish with a well-known temple or a riverside old market in the city area. In the right season, some travelers add an evening firefly boat ride along the Bang Pakong River. This structure gives you agricultural insight, local culture, and good food in one day without driving excessively far beyond the Plaeng Yao – Bang Khla – Chachoengsao city corridor.

 

In summary, the OTOP Agricultural Demonstration Garden in Ban Saphan Nak is a Chachoengsao attraction for people who want to see the real side of community-based biological farming. You can learn a soil-restoration mindset through a nationally recognized bio-fermentation approach, and experience a mixed-crop garden atmosphere that is practical and grounded. If you contact the garden in advance and choose your timing based on what you want to see, the visit can deliver both knowledge and a distinctly different experience from typical tourist spots.

 

 

A: It is located in Ban Saphan Nak, Wang Yen Subdistrict, Plaeng Yao District, Chachoengsao.

 

A: It is recommended to call ahead to confirm current visiting conditions and hosting arrangements, as this is a community learning site that often receives visitors in scheduled rounds.

 

A: The standout is its local-wisdom approach to biological farming, especially the bio-fermentation formula that achieved OTOP 5-Star recognition, along with its role as a study-visit learning destination.

 

A: Produce depends on the season and harvest cycles. Call ahead to check what is currently available for tasting or viewing during your planned visit.

 

A: Contact the garden in advance to set the date, time, group size, and learning objectives so the visit can be arranged appropriately.

 

A: 081-949-2181