The rice for life, Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce
“Rice” is the cradle of civilization for the peoples inhabiting the Southeast Asian region.
It is the origin of traditions and cultures that have brought the people together in these nations. It is a common cauldron of all the peoples of the region. In Thailand, the way of rice is the way of life in Thai society. The harmonious rice cycle matches the people’s lifestyles and is at the forefront of their unique culture.
Early in the sixth lunar month (May), the first showers signal to rice farmers that planting season has come again. The farmers then start preparing seedlings, tools and cattle. Their preparations include the performance of rituals associated with rice cultivation. There are many rituals associated with rice – the Royal Ploughing Ceremony organized in the capital by the Palace; or the rocket festivals held in the Northeast (Isan) to pay homage to Phaya Thaen, the Isan region’s god of rain; a merit-making ceremony to call for rain; or the first furrow (Haek Na) and feeding the water spirit
(Liang Phi Khun Nam) rites of the North for the same purpose.
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony organized in the capital by the Palace on 17 May 2023
SATTA FARM was Ploughing ceremony on 23 May 2023 follow the Royal Ploughing Ceremony organized in the capital by the Palace.