This article has been reprinted with permission from Thailand Travel Online.

On Mother’s Day, August 12, the people of Thailand celebrate nationwide in tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the date of her birth. Special events take place just about everywhere, from small rural villages to the royal palace.

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday in 2009, Chiang Mai Municipality participating with Chiang Mai Queen’s Royal Orchid Association, Pa Ton Agricultural Gardening Group, and Bonsai Club will host the 28th Annual Lanna National Floral and Ornamental Plants Fair.  The fair will be held from 10-12 August 2009 at Suan Buak Had Park, Chiang Mai. The event organizers welcome all visitors to join in this event.

An officer of the Chiang Mai Municipality, Kane Santitham, says that Lanna National Floral and Ornamental Plants Fair is intended to celebrate Mother’s Day and to promote Thai orchids and ornamental plants worldwide. Also, the fair is to support orchid growing as an important industry in Chiang Mai. Mr. Santitham added that the theme of the fair will be based upon His Majesty the King’s philosophy of sufficient economy; emphasizing a balanced, holistic, and sustainable approach to agriculture.

The Lanna National Floral and Ornamental Fair will include orchid and ornamental plant contests, Mother’s Day Exhibitions, and agricultural products displays. There will also be OTOP products on display. People who are interested in sales or to reserve a booth can contact the office of Chiang Mai Municipality or call 053-232175-6.

Suan Buak Had Park is located just inside the Chiang Mai Old City moat, at the south west corner.