Nong Lat Royal-Initiated Demonstration Farm

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 17.00

 

Nong Lat Royal-Initiated Demonstration Farm in Sing Buri is an agricultural learning destination and community-based agro-tourism site located around Nong Lat Reservoir in Sing Buri Province. The project covers areas in Tha Kham Subdistrict, Khai Bang Rachan District, and parts of Wihan Khao Subdistrict, Tha Chang District. It is especially meaningful because it combines royal development principles, safe food production, local employment, agricultural learning, handicraft promotion, and the beautiful landscape of Nong Lat Reservoir into one practical learning area.

 

The farm was established on June 2, 2009, as a royal-initiated project associated with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. Its purpose was to support local people in Sing Buri, especially communities connected with the heroic heritage of Bang Rachan, by creating jobs, developing occupations, producing safe food, and offering a practical learning center for agriculture. What makes this site valuable is not only its farm activities, but also the way it transformed unused land into a productive and educational space for the community.

 

Nong Lat Reservoir is the heart of the project. The reservoir supports agricultural production, fishery activities, water management, and the overall scenery of the area. Because water is central to farming, the reservoir allows the project to demonstrate how agriculture, aquaculture, soil management, livestock, and community livelihood can be connected. For foreign travelers, this site offers a clear view of how rural development in Thailand often begins with water, land, food, and employment.

 

The project covers about 443 rai, divided into approximately 349 rai of water area and 94 rai of land area. This layout gives the farm a distinctive character. It is not only a vegetable farm or a rice field, but an integrated agricultural area with crop production, livestock, fisheries, mushroom houses, fruit orchards, rice seed production, land development plots, and spaces for local occupational learning. Visitors can therefore see different aspects of agriculture within one destination.

 

The crop production area is one of the main highlights. The farm grows vegetables, fruit trees, and rice in planned production zones. Around the reservoir, fruit trees such as guava, banana, mango, and aromatic coconut are cultivated. Vegetable plots include leafy vegetables, herbs, and fruiting vegetables, with production planned and rotated according to season and market needs. This helps visitors understand that sustainable agriculture depends not only on planting, but also on planning, water, labor, timing, and market awareness.

 

Mushroom production is another useful learning activity at Nong Lat. Mushroom houses allow year-round production of varieties such as oyster mushrooms and related mushroom types. This activity is suitable for visitors interested in small-scale income generation because mushroom cultivation can be adapted to household or community-level production. It also teaches about humidity control, growing materials, harvesting cycles, and local marketing.

 

The rice field area focuses on seed production, including Pathum Thani 80 rice or RD 31. Rice seed production is important because good seed quality is the foundation of successful rice farming. For visitors, this part of the farm helps explain the importance of seed selection, crop care, and knowledge transfer among farmers. It also connects the project with the broader rice culture of central Thailand.

 

Fishery activities are closely connected with Nong Lat Reservoir. The project serves as a learning area for proper freshwater aquaculture and water resource use. Fishery activities support food security by providing protein for local communities and offering additional income opportunities. For international visitors, this is a useful example of how Thai rural development projects often integrate crops, animals, fish, water, and local labor into one system.

 

Livestock activities are arranged in specific zones within the farm. These activities help diversify the project and reduce reliance on a single source of income. A farm that includes crops, livestock, and fisheries is more resilient because each activity supports a different part of the local economy and food system. This makes the project an effective learning model for integrated farming and occupational development.

 

Handicraft and occupational promotion add another dimension to the project. Agriculture is the main foundation, but handicrafts help create additional livelihood options for local people, especially when farm work changes according to season. This makes the project more than a food production area; it is also a place for skill development, income generation, and community empowerment.

 

One of the most attractive aspects for visitors is the availability of safe agricultural products at affordable prices. Depending on the season and production cycle, visitors may find fresh vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, rice-related products, or other farm outputs. Buying directly from the project helps support local workers and gives visitors a closer connection to the source of their food.

 

As an agro-tourism destination, Nong Lat Royal-Initiated Demonstration Farm is suitable for families, students, farmers, community development groups, and travelers interested in sustainable agriculture. Visitors can learn about crop rotation, safe food production, water management, mushroom cultivation, rice seed production, livestock, fisheries, and the role of royal development projects in rural Thailand. The setting is open, scenic, and educational, making it different from ordinary sightseeing attractions.

 

Getting There from Sing Buri city is convenient by private car. Travel along the Sing Buri–Suphan Buri Road, then turn onto the Sing Buri–Phikun Thong route for about 5 km to reach the Nong Lat project area. Travelers coming from Bangkok can take Highway 32 toward Sing Buri, then continue toward Khai Bang Rachan District and Tha Kham Subdistrict. Private car travel is recommended because nearby temples and historical attractions can be visited on the same day.

 

The best time to visit is in the morning or early afternoon, when the weather is more comfortable for walking around farm areas. Groups interested in educational visits should contact the provincial agricultural office in advance, especially if they want to study specific activities such as vegetable production, mushroom houses, rice seed plots, fishery zones, or livestock areas. Farm activities change according to season, production planning, and water conditions.

 

Visitors should respect the site as both a learning center and a working farm. Do not enter production areas without permission, do not pick vegetables or fruit without approval, do not feed animals or disturb fishery activities, and do not leave rubbish around the reservoir. Responsible behavior helps preserve the farm as a useful learning site and supports the people who work there.

 

Overall, Nong Lat Royal-Initiated Demonstration Farm is one of Sing Buri’s most meaningful agricultural destinations. It shows how a rural development project can create jobs, produce safe food, support community learning, improve water use, and promote local occupations. For travelers who want to understand Sing Buri beyond temples and historical monuments, this farm provides a practical and human-centered view of agriculture, livelihood, and royal development work in central Thailand.

 

 

A: It is located around Nong Lat Reservoir in Tha Kham Subdistrict, Khai Bang Rachan District, and parts of Wihan Khao Subdistrict, Tha Chang District, Sing Buri Province.

 

A: The farm highlights safe agriculture, crop production, livestock, fisheries, handicrafts, reservoir scenery, and affordable seasonal farm products.

 

A: It is suitable for families, students, farmers, community groups, sustainable agriculture learners, and travelers interested in royal development projects.

 

A: Seasonal safe agricultural products and farm outputs are available at affordable prices depending on production cycles.

 

A: From Sing Buri city, take the Sing Buri–Suphan Buri Road and turn onto the Sing Buri–Phikun Thong route for about 5 km.

 

A: The farm is open daily from 08.00 to 17.00.

 

A: Nearby attractions include Wat Phikun Thong, Wat Phra Prang Muni, Ban Rachan Retro Market, Bang Rachan Heroes Monument, Wat Pho Kao Ton, and Wat Phra Non Chakkrasi Worawihan.