I’ve written before about how flowers are integral to everyday Thai life, particularly with the daily offerings made at Buddhist temples and to spirit houses. Even in the most urban of environments like Bangkok, garlands of flowers can be found dangling from mirrors in taxi cabs and tuk-tuks as well as being used as part of a merit-making display at shrines and temples throughout the city. But the most famous regions for producing flowers in Thailand lie to the north of Bangkok, with mountainous provinces like Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai renowned for their floral beauty especially during the cool season months from November to February.
Wat Pan Tao, Chiang Mai
Flowers at Doi Pui mountain, Chiang Mai
Mae Fah Luang, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai
Bhuping Palace, Chiang Mai
Floral display in front of the lake and royal log cabin, Bhuping Palace, Chiang Mai
Peacock in bloom at Royal Flora gardens, Chiang Mai
Royal Flora Gardens, Chiang Mai
Elephant in bloom at the Elephant Parade House, Chiang Mai
Floral offerings at Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai
Sukhothai Historical Park
Blooming tuk-tuk at the Chiang Mai Flower Festival
Buddhist words of wisdom at this Chiang Mai temple
A floral float for the Loy Krathong Festival
Hanging basket in bloom at the White Temple, Chiang Rai
