Thammasat Urban Rooftop Farm (TURF) - Asia's Largest Organic Rooftop Farm
Bangkok, Thailand · Operator: Thammasat University
Overview
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.
Citizen participation
Experiential learning for Thammasat students and local community. Hands-on education in organic and agroecological farming practices.
Operating model
University facility for education and research. Fresh produce sold to campus community. Integrated solar panels (500kW/hour capacity) and rainwater harvesting.
Impact
Produces over 20 tons of food annually. Provides model for education and research for students and community. Serves as a policy model for urban agriculture in Thailand.
Land tenure
Rooftop owned by Thammasat University
Crops
- rice
- vegetables
- herbs
- fruits
Scale
22,000 m² — 236,806 sq ft (Asia's largest organic rooftop farm)
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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