Red Lotus blossoms at
Kumphavapi, Udon Thani
The Tourism Authority of
Thailand (TAT) has put together a calendar of seasonal flowers that bloom
in different regions and at different periods throughout the year to
entice Thai tourists to travel more often within the kingdom and further
afield.
The initiative, part of the recently launched
“Dream Destinations 2015” tourism marketing campaign, has seen
horticultural experts create a calendar for TAT which Thai and
international travellers can consult to find the perfect destinations
each month and take in the magical sights of the kingdom’s indigenous
flowers in full bloom. Many of Thailand’s best flowers are found in the
hills and forests, so there is some great scenery to be enjoyed as well
as hiking and picnicking trips.
Mr. Anupharp Thirarath, Deputy Governor for
Domestic Marketing of TAT said, “Every year sees many Thai travellers go
overseas to enjoy the blooming of flowers in other nations. But we have
equally lovely flowers here in Thailand and the “Dream Destinations 2015”
campaign aims to show the world what we offer. What’s more, as Thailand
is a tropical nation, we have something to show off every month of the
year.”
Tulips at the
Flower Festival in Chiang Rai
Dok Bua Tong flowers on hillsides of U
Ko, Mae Hong Son
Dok Krachiao Field in Sai Thong Natinal
Park
Dok Ngon Nak,
Phu Soi Dao National Park, Uttaradit
Here are the floral highlights of the TAT calendar:
January: Enjoy the Wild
Himalayan Cherry at Phu Lom Lo, Dan Sai district in Loei province, the
colourful Chrysanthemums at Wang Nam Khiao district, in Nakhon
Ratchasima; and the elegant Tulips at the Flower Festival in Chiang Rai.
February: This month
showcases the yellow blossoms of the Tabebuia Aurea on Route 3502
stretching from Samchuk to the Danchang district of Suphanburi and the
sea of Red Lotus blossoms at Kumphavapi, Udon Thani. In the North, the
Orchid Tree or Butterfly Tree Festival takes place at Chae SonNational
Park in Lampang.
Dok
Khao Phansa flowers
March: See Tabebuia
Rosea or Pink Trumpet Trees in full bloom at Kasetsart University,
Kampaeng Saen near Nakhon Pathom.
April: The Golden Shower trees start to bloom on
the way up to Khon Kaen. Also to be enjoyed are the Lakes of Lotus and
Water Lilies at Thale Noi Waterfowl Reserve in Phatthalung.
May: This month, the
bright yellow Habenaria Militaris orchids are in full bloom at Phu Hin
Rong Kla National Park in Phitsanulok.
June: Enjoy the
lovely lotus ponds at Khlong Mahasawat in Nakhon Pathom.
July: Visit the Siam
Tulip Festival at Thepsathit district in Chaiyaphum province. Also enjoy
the Dok Khao Phansa flowers, traditionally offered to monks at Khao Suwan
Banphot, Khao Wong and Khao Phu, in Saraburi province.
August: The golden
Sunhemp flowers come into bloom at Ramdaeng sub-district in Songkhla.
September: The dancing blue
Dok Ngon Nak flowers come out in the meadows of the Phu Soi Dao National
Park in Uttaradit.
October: Enjoy wild
flowers at Pha Taem National Park in the Khong Chiam district of Ubon
Ratchathani.
November: The hillsides of
U Ko in Mae Hong Son province turn gold with the famous Tung Dok Bua Tong
flowers and Desert Cacti can be seen in Thailand at the Nong Nooch
Tropical Garden in Chon Buri.
December: Walk in the
blooming coffee fields of Chumphon or the Christmas fields at Phu Rua,
Loei. This is also the month when the sunflower fields at Khao Chin Lae
in Lopburi are at their best.
Mr. Anupharp said, “This blooming calendar will
allow flower lovers to plan ahead and see parts of the kingdom that they
may have never visited before. We want to encourage everyone to get out
there and enjoy the colourful offerings of nature, and for Thailand to
become internationally known for its lovely blooms,”
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