Pathum thani: Travel to the “Sufficiency Economy Market” to express gratitude for His Majesty’s grace and continue the royal initiative of Thai wisdom. The Agricultural Museum, in gratitude for the grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, organized the activity “Sufficiency Economy Market: Rice, Fish, Herbs, Thai Fabric” to continue the royal wish of Thai wisdom.
According to Thai News Agency, the Office of the Agricultural Museum in Honor of His Majesty the King (Public Organization), Pathum Thani Province, expresses its deepest gratitude to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, for her kindness, royal duties, and unwavering determination to preserve, revive, and continue Thai arts and culture, wisdom, and to improve the quality of life of people throughout the country.
In gratitude for the immeasurable grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, the Royal Agricultural Museum is hosting the “Sufficiency Economy Market: Rice, Fish, Herbs, and Thai Fabrics” event to continue the royal aspirations and spread the philosophy of the sufficiency economy. The event also aims to preserve Thai local wisdom, reflecting a way of life that balances people with nature, through comprehensive learning activities on food, health, herbs, and Thai culture. The event showcases community self-reliance practices from the past to the present and features the “Thai Food, Healthy Body and Mind and Fabric Patterns” exhibition and the “Way of the River, Wisdom of Thai Fabrics” exhibition, showcasing the value of Thai food, herbs, and fabrics, a national heritage. Demonstrations and a market featuring agricultural products from over 120 vendors nationwide will also be held at the Royal Agricultural Museum in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, from November 1-2, 2025, from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
Petty Officer 1st Class Prasert Malai, Director of the Royal Agricultural Museum Office, stated, ‘At a time when the Thai people are mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, the Royal Agricultural Museum has created the exhibition ‘The Passing Away’ to commemorate Her Majesty’s boundless grace and to continue her royal initiative by spreading the wisdom and Thai way of life that she promoted throughout the land.’
The exhibition “Thai Food, Healthy Body, Mind, and Fabric Patterns” brings together knowledge about Thai food, rich in nutritional value and the properties of local herbs. It shares the wisdom of preparing dishes that are not only delicious but also healthy. The exhibition includes traditional Thai dishes, local dishes, and creative menus that build on traditional wisdom. A demonstration activity, “Thai Sufficiency Kitchen,” will allow visitors to learn how to select safe ingredients from organic farming to create sustainable physical and mental well-being.
The exhibition “The Way of the River, Wisdom of Thai Textiles” tells the story of water as a source of life and stability for communities through two key areas of Thai local wisdom: fish processing and the art of naturally dyed fabrics. Visitors will learn about the way of life of communities that rely on natural resources, including fishing, food preservation, income generation from fish products, and the dyeing of fabrics with natural materials derived from local plants. Each piece of fabric reflects the community’s identity and creativity, beautifully blending with nature.
In the “Thai Textile Wisdom” section, the story of Thai textiles as a valuable intellectual heritage is conveyed through patterns, colors, and weaving techniques that reflect the uniqueness of each region. Activities include demonstrations of fabric dyeing, screen-printing, and creative adaptations of Thai textiles to everyday life.
In addition, there are also activities to enhance knowledge and inspiration through over eight free on-site and online training and workshops. These include “Yukya, Wisdom of the Land” by Professor Winai Suwannathrai from the Agricultural Museum Network in Chachoengsao Province; “Japanese Rice in the Isan Region” by Professor Seksan Phothisan from Pordee Farm in Udon Thani Province; “The Charm of Edible Flowers” by Professor Kantapat Pokinwattanathat from Banhuailuknok Farm in Ratchaburi Province; and “Color Creation” by Professor Adisorn Chandai from the Agricultural Museum Network in Sakon Nakhon Province. The event also offers free admission to the “The King Loves Us” Museum, the “Museum of Genetic Wonders” Museum, and the “Dong Phong Phong Forest Museum.”
Enjoy 3D animated films, plant breeding activities, exchange and share plant varieties to help conserve plant genetics and pass on the abundance of Thai resources, and a market with products from over 120 community networks to promote the grassroots economy and create sustainable income for farmers.
We invite everyone to learn about and continue Thai wisdom following the royal initiatives and pay our respects to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, beloved by all Thai people. Volunteers can also participate by making mourning ribbons to give to the public. Participate in the mourning ceremony by wearing formal attire and participating in a memorial activity by laying flowers or white garlands in the lobby of Chalermprakiat Building 1, “The Passing Away” exhibition, at the “Rice, Fish, Medicine, Thai Cloth” Sufficiency Economy Market, from November 1-2, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Chalermprakiat Agricultural Museum in Pathum Thani Province.