Royal Agricultural Station Anghang

The Royal Agricultural Station Anghang is a research center on mountainous terrain at Doi Ang Khang covering about 318 hectares with experimental fields for temperate fruits, vegetables, and sustainable farming methods. The facility is organized into different zones where various crops and cultivation techniques are tested.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej founded this development center in 1969 to improve conditions and farming practices for hill tribe communities. The high-altitude location made it possible to develop cultivation techniques for cooler regions and offer sustainable alternatives to poppy farming in mountain villages.

The station connects local hill tribe farming traditions with contemporary agricultural methods through education and demonstration programs for farmers and students. Visitors can observe how indigenous knowledge and modern techniques work side by side across the fields.

The station is accessible via routes from Chiang Mai or Fang, with guided tours available through the experimental fields. It is best to arrive in the morning to explore the grounds comfortably before the day becomes too warm.

The location sits at an elevation where fruits and vegetables thrive that normally grow only in cooler climates and are not naturally found in Thailand. Visitors can see orchards planted with fruit trees and berry bushes that cannot be found elsewhere in the country.

Location: Mae Ngon

Location: Chiang Mai

Location: Fang

Inception: 1969

Website: http://angkhangstation.com

GPS coordinates: 19.90210,99.04017

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45