With appreciation of the benevolence of Her Majesty the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, whose unwavering patronage has long supported Thai art and culture, the Nai Lert Park Association will present the "36th Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair 2025" in collaboration with the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles and Sacit, at Nai Lert Park from Dec 18-21.

As part of this year’s fair, a Thai Royal Traditional Costume Exhibition will showcase all eight styles of Royal Thai costume, highlighting how the Queen Mother’s vision elevated Thai attire into a symbol of national pride through her tireless dedication and commitment to craftsmanship. The ensembles have since become a timeless expression of Thai elegance and an enduring testament to Thailand’s traditional artistry — from weaving and dyeing to tailoring crafted by artisans across the country.

The iconic costumes stand not only as symbols of Thailand’s cultural heritage and ingenuity, but also as emblems of cultural sustainability that have gained international recognition. The exhibition also precedes Thailand’s forthcoming submission for Unesco World Heritage inscription next year.

In addition, the fair will feature a performance of Khon, the traditional Thai masked dance, presented by youth performers from the Eakkachon Kan Lakorn Institute. The initiative honours the royal vision of the Queen Mother, who graciously encouraged the preservation and continuation of Khon as a national art form.

The programme will conclude with a Floral Installation inspired by flowers bestowed with royal names by the Queen Mother — including the Queen Sirikit Rose, Queen Sirikit Cattleya and Queen Sirikit Donya. The installation expresses grace, symbolism and deep cultural meaning, and is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

In honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, whose significant contributions have advanced and elevated Thai craftsmanship on the global stage, earning recognition from Unesco and the Wipo Award for Creative Excellence 2025, the Department of Community Development, Ministry of Interior has graciously provided 20 ensembles from the royal initiative “Fun With Thai Fabrics” to be showcased at this year’s fair.

Under the theme “Garden Of Tomorrow”, visitors can explore a visionary garden of the future — a seamless blend of natural beauty, contemporary art and innovative design.

Creative highlights

• The Maze Garden: Bangkok’s first-ever imaginative labyrinth, brought to life with Sculpted Couture, contemporary Thai textile sculptures by Sacit that reinterpret traditional craftsmanship through a modern lens.

• Garden Illumination: An enchanting evening showcase of lights, colours and laser innovation from 6pm, transforming the garden into a shimmering night-time wonderland.

• The Miracle Garden by PTTLNG: Discover how cold-climate plants are cultivated in Thailand through PTTLNG’s clean-energy innovation. Located inside The Glass House, this zone also features a curated selection of clean-energy products to explore.

• Floral Art Installation: Capture stunning photos with floral artworks crafted by leading florists and partner brands. These installations blend natural elements with inventive design throughout the fairground.

• Designers Showcase by Vassana: Admire bamboo craft masterpieces by Assoc Prof Dr Vassana Saima and Sawin Saima, inspired by the Ramayana tales “Kesornthamala” and “Mangkorn Kantha". Their contemporary Thai garland art expresses themes of love, sacrifice and enduring friendship.

• Scent Creations by Saisalang and Siva: – Experience two exclusive fragrances created especially for the fair, each inspired by the Ramayana.

• Young Designer Exhibition: “Timeless Virtues: A Future Bloom” presents sculptural works by students and designers from the Faculty of Architecture, Kasem Bundit University, interpreting the Four Sublime States through creations crafted from wood and brass.

Eat, Shop and Delight

• Roots Beyond Tomorrow: A culinary journey led by the executive chef team of Nai Lert Group. Ma Maison reimagines Thai classics using locally sourced ingredients, while Lady L and Caviar Café present contemporary Western dishes featuring produce from Thai farms, local fisheries and the gardens of Nai Lert. École Ducasse Nai Lert Bangkok Studio enriches the experience with exclusive culinary, pastry and décor-art workshops, along with signature desserts and beverages crafted especially for the fair at the café. Guests can also indulge special French- Thai special dinner in the acclaimed L’Artisan Chef’s Table.

• Art and Craft Workshops & Activities: Enjoy creative hands-on sessions, from brooch- making with upcycled Thai textiles and floral art workshops to children’s face painting and live musical performances that enhance the fair’s warm, uplifting atmosphere.

• The Market: A vibrant lifestyle marketplace offering Thai street-food favourites, artisanal crafts and contemporary fashion.

The 36th Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair 2025 takes place from Dec 18-21 at Nai Lert Park. Tickets are priced at B150 for adults and B100 for children, students and persons with disabilities. Proceeds after expenses, will be donated to the HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Proton Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, to support paediatric brain cancer treatment using proton therapy.