One of Thailand’s most anticipated annual agricultural events is returning to Bangkok, as the Royal Project 57 fair takes over CentralWorld from August 2 to 12. Organized by the Royal Project Foundation under the theme “The Blooming Legacy of Royal Flora,” the event transforms more than 3,000 square meters of the shopping center into a showcase of premium mountain-grown produce, sustainable farming, colorful floral displays, and authentic highland cuisine.
Spread across floors one to three of CentralWorld on Ratchadamri Road, the fair celebrates decades of royal initiatives that have helped improve livelihoods in Thailand’s northern highlands while introducing visitors to the region’s exceptional agricultural products and traditions.
Queen Suthida Rose Makes Its Public Debut
One of the fair’s biggest attractions is the first public display of the Queen Suthida Rose, unveiled in honor of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s 48th birthday. The newly introduced rose will be exhibited at Central Court on the first floor alongside the distinctive golden-yellow Queen Sirikit Rose, which has been preserved in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Visitors can also explore Royal Legacy in Bloom, an interactive floral installation featuring oversized blossoms that gently open and close, surrounded by rare alpine flowers, such as edelweiss and gentian. The exhibit highlights the beauty of temperate plants cultivated through the Royal Project’s highland conservation efforts.
(Photo: Bangkok Post)
Discover Highland Agriculture and Sustainable Living
Throughout the event, guests can browse educational exhibits that highlight sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and the Royal Project’s ongoing work with northern farming communities. The displays provide insight into innovative cultivation techniques while celebrating Thailand’s diverse mountain ecosystems.
Nearby, visitors can enjoy live entertainment and an exclusive afternoon-tea experience prepared with premium ingredients sourced directly from Royal Project farms before exploring additional exhibitions honoring royal initiatives.
Shop Fresh Produce and Specialty Products
The Royal Project Marché at Eden 1 brings together an impressive selection of fresh produce harvested from Thailand’s northern mountains. Shoppers will find:
- Fresh seasonal fruits.
- Cold-climate vegetables.
- Gourmet mushrooms.
- Edible flowers.
- Health beverages.
- Lavender and edelweiss products.
- Premium Arabica coffee.
- Specialty agricultural products from Royal Project communities.
Food lovers can also purchase 12 exclusive ready-to-cook meal kits developed by leading chefs using Royal Project ingredients.
Enjoy Signature Highland Cuisine
Visitors looking to sample authentic mountain flavors can stop by the Royal Project Kitchen at Eden 2 on the second floor. The menu highlights fresh ingredients grown in Thailand’s highlands, with dishes including trout salad with edible flowers, fresh flower spring rolls, crispy mushroom wonton salad, and trout fish cakes.
Famous Royal Project Ice Cream Returns
The beloved original avocado ice cream returns once again at Eden 3 on the third floor, continuing one of the fair’s most popular traditions. Guests can also sample fruit-inspired flavors from Thung Roeng, including cape gooseberry, mulberry, and passion fruit.
Soft-serve selections include strawberry, passion fruit, coffee, and Thai tea, offering refreshing treats made with high-quality Royal Project ingredients.
Royal Foundations and Agricultural Innovation
Beyond food and flowers, the fair features products and exhibitions from several royal foundations and development organizations. Beacon 2, Beacon 3, and Beacon 4 showcase products created through initiatives including the SUPPORT Foundation, the Friends in Need (of “PA”) Volunteers Foundation, and the Kamlangjai Project.
Additional exhibitors include Kasetsart University, the Mae Fah Luang Foundation, Doi Kham, and Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development, presenting innovations in agriculture, food production, and sustainable rural development.
The Royal Project 57 fair offers visitors an opportunity to experience Thailand’s rich agricultural heritage while shopping for premium produce, tasting unique highland cuisine, and learning about the royal initiatives that continue to support sustainable development across the country’s northern mountains.
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