The Sunflower Fields of Tak Fa, Nakhon Sawan

Every year, the Tak Fa district in Nakhon Sawan province hosts a sunflower festival during the first week of December. This year, however, the festival was held from December 23rd to 25th due to the late blooming of the sunflowers.

We departed from our accommodation in Bangkok at 4:30 AM and arrived in Pun Kung Yoo sub-district around 7:00 AM. We used Google Maps for navigation.

The sunflower fields were a sight to behold, with their vibrant yellow blooms stretching as far as the eye could see. The festival offered a variety of activities, including food stalls, souvenir shops, and photo opportunities.

The late blooming of the sunflowers this year was attributed to the unseasonably cool weather. Despite the delay, the festival was a success, attracting visitors from all over Thailand.



Please follow our page https://web.facebook.com/SnapshortNotes/When you reach the Tak Fa intersection, turn left onto Phahonyothin Road. Drive until you reach the intersection with Highway 1145, then turn right onto Highway 1145. Continue straight ahead, which will take you into the Phun Kung Yong subdistrict. Along the way, there will be sunflower fields on both sides of the road for you to see, but...but...they will only be small plants. There are no flowers yet! 55555++ The places where we saw them blooming were at Pa Tung Farm and Ban Tri Kiri, which we drove past first to see if there were any other fields that were blooming. We drove on until we couldn't see any more sunflower fields, so we turned around to go back and look at the fields we had passed.

Sunflower Field in Ban Tri Kiri, Punyueng Subdistrict

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The blooming sunflower field in Ban Tri Kiri, Punyueng Subdistrict.

The first stop where we stopped to take pictures was at Baan Tri Kiri. If you are going, it will be on the left side of the road. On the way back, it will be on the right. The sunflowers here should have been in bloom for several days already, as we saw some of them starting to wilt. They should be beautiful for another 2-3 days after this.



Sunflower field, Ban Phu Lerk, Pun Ngok Yung Subdistrict

After taking photos to our satisfaction, we continued driving to Pa Tung Farm. On the way, we came across a turnoff to Ban Pu Loet and decided to take a look. As usual, the roadside was lined with small sunflower fields. We drove on until we found this farm, where some sections were in full bloom, some were just starting to open, and some were still buds. We expect that the entire field will be in full bloom within a few days.



Sunflower Field in Bloom at Pae Tung Farm, Pun Kung Yuang Subdistrict

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After taking photos to our satisfaction, we drove on to see if there were any more sunflower fields in bloom, but we couldn't find any. So we turned around and went to Paotong Farm. At Paotong Farm, some of the sunflowers were starting to wilt, some were in full bloom, and some had not yet bloomed. Most importantly, the sunflowers here were very tall, taller than our heads (we are 175 cm tall). But the farm was kind enough to provide free scaffolding for us to climb up and take photos. They also decorated the place beautifully for tourists to take photos. In front of the farm, there were many agricultural products for sale, such as boiled corn, raw corn, sweet potatoes, yams, long beans, zucchini, etc. You can buy them and take them home if you're interested.



Yellow Velvet Bean Field in Bloom, Lam Phayom Subdistrict


From Pae Tung Farm, we drove along Road 1145 and then turned left onto Phahonyothin Road to see the Sesbania field at Ban Nam Wing, Lam Phayat Subdistrict. Last year, the Sesbania here was very impressive, but this year there was no news or information, so we decided to go and see for ourselves.



On the way to Baan Nam Wing, we came across a field of golden sunflowers. We couldn't resist stopping to take some photos. We don't know the name of the field, but it's easy to spot because it has a mountain as a backdrop. If you're driving to Baan Nam Wing, it will be on your right-hand side. If you're driving to Tak Fa District, it will be on your left-hand side. The sunflower field is divided into two adjacent plots. The first plot is in full bloom and starting to wilt, while the second plot is just starting to bloom.



Sunflower field in bloom, Ban Nam Wing, Lam Phayao Subdistrict.


From the sunflower field, we continued driving to Ban Nam Wing, where the entrance is on the left. Look for the sign "Ban Sap Takhian" at the entrance. We drove for a while and then we were met with a big surprise - a vast sunflower field, much more impressive than the previous one. The sunflowers were in full bloom on both sides of the road. On the left, they were blooming in full force, while on the right, they were starting to bloom, with some already open, some just starting to open, and some still buds. It seems like the blooming season will last for a long time.



**Poa pratensis field, Ban Nam Wing, Lam Phin Yothin Subdistrict**


The next sign is for the Tung Po Teung field, Ban Nam Wing, a farm that was famous online last year. However, this year... it has just started to bloom, and there are very few flowers. It is estimated that it will take about another week for the field to be in full bloom. This year, the farm has set up beautiful photo booths for tourists to take pictures. Importantly, the Tung Po Teung plants are not tall, unlike last year when they were very tall.



Sunflower field in bloom, Ban Phu Lam Yai, Lam Phayao Subdistrict.


From the sunflower field, we continued driving to see the sunflower field that we visited last year, which was spectacular. Along the way, on the right-hand side, we came across a岔路口 leading to Ban Pu Lam Yai. We saw a field of bright yellow sunflowers not far away, so we stopped by. Please note that at this point, there will be an electricity pole and an old sign indicating a road construction project by the Lam Phayun Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Alternatively, if you are driving slowly and see a sunflower field on your right, just drive in. The sunflowers here are almost in full bloom and should be ready for viewing in about 3-4 days.



From Ban Pu Lam Yai, we drove back to the original point where we turned in and continued straight to the farm we had visited before. However, this year, the sunflowers there were still small plants, and it would be a long time before they bloomed. We don't know the name of the village here, but we expect that when the sunflowers bloom here, it will be just as spectacular as last year.



With half a day to spare, I wasn't sure where to go, so I drove back onto Phahonyothin Road and headed towards Khok Samrong District, Lopburi Province. Last year, we encountered a vast sunflower field in Khok Samrong, spanning hundreds of thousands of rai. This year, we hoped to see it again, but... the sunflowers in Khok Samrong are still young plants and are expected to bloom in about a month. This trip served as a route reconnaissance. If time permits, we will visit again.

Jim Thompson Farm: A Serendipitous Escape

It was only one o'clock in the afternoon, and the thought of returning home felt like a waste of time and the fuel spent on the long journey. Suddenly, I remembered that the Jim Thompson Farm had reopened to visitors. With a quick Google Maps search, I discovered it was only 170 kilometers away. "Let's go!" I thought, and hit the road. Three hours later, I arrived at the Jim Thompson Farm, feeling a sense of accomplishment and joy. Life is good when you can spontaneously visit places you've always wanted to see.

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Jim Thompson Farm

Jim Thompson Farm is open from December 3, 2016 to January 8, 2017, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The admission fee is as follows: http://www.jimthompsonfarm.com/JIMTHOMPSON_FARM/download/JTF_ticket_2016_TH.pdf Parking is free.



Today is Sunday, the ticket price is 220 baht per person, so for two people it is 440 baht. After paying for the tickets, we walked to the tram that would take us on a tour of the farm. Jim Thompson Farm has divided the tour into 5 different points of interest:


1. Explore the cosmos and brush pesticide-free vegetables

2. Pumpkin Patch and Colorful Flower Field

3. Isan Village

4. Jim Village

5. Jim Market

The first stop of the tram is the pumpkin patch and flower field, which is a popular destination for tourists. The highlights of this stop include the giant pumpkins and the colorful flower fields, featuring roses, sunflowers, cosmos, and many other varieties. This is a must-visit for flower lovers.



Leaving the pumpkin patch and the colorful flower fields, we opted to walk instead of taking the tram. We strolled along, taking photos and enjoying the scenery. Our walk led us to the Isan Village, which evoked a strong sense of rural life. Wooden houses, verdant rice fields, thatched huts, and haystacks created an authentic atmosphere. All that was missing was a water buffalo wading through the fields to complete the picture. To enhance the experience, there were musicians playing traditional instruments and singing folk songs.



From the Isan village, we continued to Jim village and the Jim market, which we skipped because we weren't interested in exploring the history or walking through the market (haha). We were focused on the cosmos flower field and the organic vegetable patch. Unfortunately, the cosmos flowers weren't in full bloom yet, but there were still enough for us to take some photos. We didn't leave empty-handed!



Leaving Jim Thompson Farm around 6:00 PM, we stopped for dinner at a gas station. After dinner, we drove straight back to Bangkok, arriving around 10:00 PM. This concludes our day trip on the Flower Route. It was a great experience, although I regret not having a model and being annoyed at myself for forgetting the tripod, which means no pictures of myself… Sigh…


Note: This trip was a chartered car tour. The cost was 2,500 baht per day, which included everything, including the driver and fuel. The driver was a 27-year-old woman who was an excellent driver and very friendly. We were able to visit Jim Thompson Farm because she offered to take us there, even though it was off the beaten path. She did not charge us extra for this. If anyone is interested in using her car rental services, please contact me and I will provide you with her phone number.

Summary of Expenses

The fare for a chartered trip is 2,500 baht.

The entrance fee to Jim Thompson Farm is 220 baht per person. For two people and the driver, the total cost is 440 baht.

Simple breakfast and lunch options for around 500 baht.

The total amount is 3,440 baht.



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