The Klong 15th's Flower Market The longest and the largest flower way in Thailand

Getaway from busy Bangkok metropolis to a quiet beautiful place – the heaven of flowers’ lovers

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From the original field in the past, it has been changed to be the source of cultivating flowers. On the area of 900 acres, 500 families of gardeners grow a variety flower plants. At present, two sides of the roads are crowded with ornamental flower species. Ornamental plant farming has become the main occupation of the villagers in this community.

All of the way from Rangsit to Nakhon Nayok, starting from klong 9th to klong 15th with the distance over 8 kilometers, you will see Klong 15th's Flower Market. It is one of the tourist attractions in the "Unseen Thailand Project" promoting agro-tourism.

Moreover, you will be impressed by local tradition and culture. The traditional way of life still appears. It means that the villagers still live happily together with the nature as a long time ago. They want to maintain their way of life even the world is changing every day.

The Klong 15th's Flower Market is close to the nature not far from the civilization of the capital. Enjoy the atmosphere along the Flower Market of Klong 15, the way of happiness of Nakhon Nayok.

Pa (Aunty) Pad's Garden

Pa Pad's Garden is a shop selling ornamental plants and flowers in the Klong 15th's Flower Market. Pa Pad, the owner, started a campaign to plant trees which are supported by government and international organizations. She believes that trees are a part of life. Other than a farmer, Pa pad is a lecturer on farm knowledge management for farmers. The tourists who are interested in agriculture and cultivation can visit Pa Pad Garden. They will give the advices about nursery, planting, and caring gladly.

For more information, feel free to contact Pa Pad’s Garden tel. 03-733-2200. Address: 7, Moo 11, Bangplakod, Ongkharak district, Nakhon Nayok province 26120

Grab Some Plants

The Klong 15th's Flower Market has many plants; ornamental flower plants, Thai herbs, fragrant plants, and auspicious plants. So, you will feel fantastic seeing a variety of colorful and fragrant flowers. For instance, there are several types of rose such as an old garden rose – Alba, a modern rose with the look and scent of old European – Austin, and a fragrant rose with many shades of pink – Bourbon. The colorful adorable flower, Gerbera, shows innocence, purify and cheerfulness. Tulip, Begonia, and Lily are as beautiful as in Amsterdam. There are also other varieties of flowering plants which are attractive and impressive.

If you are passionate about the colorful of plants, don’t miss to visit the stores at the Flower Market Klong 15. Take some flower plants, ornament plants or perennial plants for adding more fresh and happiness at your home or your office. Or buy auspicious plants as a present for your special one in his/her special day. Moreover, it also has a lot of garden ornament that you can use to decorate your garden. Here, the plants are sold at wholesale price to local and international buyers. The price starts from less than 1 baht to over 10 thousands bath because this is the largest plant and flower center in Thailand.

How to Get There

By private car: From Bangkok, take Highway 305 from Rangsit-Ongkarak. Let’s get down to Nakhon Nayok and follow the way to Ongkharak district. Drive along Klong Rangsit to the main km. 37. Before crossing the bridge at klong 15, turn left. There is a sign of the Flower Market Klong 15.

By public bus: From Bangkok to Nakhon Nayok, there is bus services, both ordinary and air-

conditioned bus, leaving the Northern Bus Terminal (Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd.) every day. Call 0-2936-3660 or 0-2936-3666 for more information.

Contact Information

-The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Central Region 8 Tel. +663 731 2282 or 1672 (TAT Contact Center) -The Tourist Information Center Tel. 1147 (call center) -The Coordination of Agricultural Tourism – Nakhon Nayok Province Tel. +663 731 3651

Location

Klong 15th, Ongkharak district, Nakhon Nayok province Extend from Khlong 15 and down to Wat Santi Dhamma Raj Bumrung (approximately 4.5

kilometers). Open from 6.00 am-6.00 pm daily.

By: Toungporn Klinpong ID: 55030075 Section: 1

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