Urban Farm DB

Urban farming in Thailand

9 citizen-driven urban farms recorded in Thailand. Each entry documents who runs it, how the land is held, and where the information came from — nothing is listed without a source.

Community garden
2010

Thai City Farm (Suan Phak Khon Mueang)

THBangkok, Thailand

A citizen urban-agriculture network overseeing 450+ community gardens centred on Bangkok. During COVID-19 it converted wasteland into food sources, launching 210 new gardens starting with 30 high-risk communities across six provinces.

CommunityFood educationWelfare+2

thaicityfarm.com+2

Rooftop
2019

Thammasat University Urban Rooftop Farm (TURF)

THPathum Thani, Thailand

A rooftop farm inspired by traditional rice terraces that produces about 20 tons of organic food a year, equivalent to some 80,000 campus meals. Its 12 sloped areas act as outdoor classrooms, making it a learning hub where 40,000 students and nearby residents can study sustainable agriculture.

Food educationOrganic cycleCompost+1

sdgs.tu.ac.th+2

Vacant lot
Interim use2020

Chiang Mai Urban Farm (Mae Kha Canal)

THChiang Mai, Thailand

During COVID-19, a 'Promoter' group led by local architecture firm Jaibaan Studio worked with residents and civic groups to turn state-owned idle land into an inclusive public space and food-producing site, aiming to improve food security, nutrition and self-sufficiency for vulnerable residents.

CommunityFood educationWelfare+2

link.springer.com+2

Community garden
2023

Bangkok Sustainable Urban Farming Management Project

THBangkok, タイ

Part of a 2024 comparative study on sustainable urban farming management in Thailand and Indonesia, exploring optimization of agricultural practices for community application.

Organic cycleCommunityFood education

journal-iasssf.com

Gap space
Interim use2023

Sustainable Urban Farming Comparison: Thailand and Indonesia Case Study

THBangkok / Jakarta, Thailand & Indonesia

Comparative study of sustainable urban farming practices in Thailand and Indonesia. Community-driven agriculture addressing loss of agricultural land due to rapid urbanization. Both countries' municipalities providing space, funding, and awareness programs.

CommunityOrganic cycle

journal-iasssf.com+1

Rooftop
2018

Bangkok Rooftop Farming Co., Ltd.

THBangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Rooftop Farming transforms unused rooftops and empty spaces into circular urban farms powered by organic compost from food waste. Closes the loop by converting waste from hotels and communities into nutrients for rooftop production. Addresses Bangkok's daily 9,000 tons of waste, 60% of which is organic food waste.

CompostOrganic cycleCommunity+1

bangkokrooftopfarming.com+1

Rooftop
2019

Thammasat Urban Rooftop Farm (TURF) - Asia's Largest Organic Rooftop Farm

THBangkok, Thailand

Thammasat University's rooftop farm is Asia's largest organic facility spanning 236,806 sq ft. Grows over 40 edible species of crops including rice, indigenous vegetables, fruit trees, and herbs. Integrates modern landscape architecture with sustainable food production, renewable energy, organic waste management, and water conservation.

Organic cycleBiodiversityFood education+1

architizer.com+1

Community garden
Interim use2017

Bangkok City Farm Project

THBangkok, タイ

Community garden project launched in Bangkok. By 2022, 165 farms established across Bangkok. Expanded nationally through 'Thai City Farm' initiative to five additional cities. Integrates food production, livelihoods, and social connection.

CommunityFood educationWelfare

una.city+1

Vacant lot
2020

Chiang Mai Urban Farm

THChiang Mai, タイ

Initiated in 2020 during COVID-19 by Jaibaan Studio, a community architecture organization. Addresses food insecurity among urban poor communities by converting public land into community vegetable gardens.

Food educationCommunityWelfare

icleiseas.org

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