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Royal Agricultural Station, Fang District, Chiang Mai Province
The Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station was set up in 1969
as the Royal Project’s plant research station, based on the
concept of self-reliance. It is situated on 26.52 square kilometers
or 16,577 rai in the Ta-Nao-Si Range, Mae Ngon, Fang District, Chiang
Mai province at 1,400 meters above sea level with mountain peaks
to 1,928 meters.
The Station was established to encourage the hill-tribes to abandon
their destructive slash-and-burn techniques and traditional cultivation
of opium poppy by offering them alternative methods and crops that
would increase their earnings.
Now, Doi Ang Khang is a fertile area. There are more than 12 types
of fruits, 60 varieties of cold-climate vegetables, and 20 kinds
of fl owers grown here. The climate is cool throughout the year
with an average temperature of 16.9 Celsius. There are a number
of hill-tribe groups such as the Haw Chinese, Tai, Lahu Na, and
Palong living in 600 households in 6 villages near the Station.
Visitors are welcome to join :
Tradition and Culture
 Nor
La Village – is located on the Thai-Myanmar border. Inhabits
here are Da-ang people who lived in Myanmar and have recently migrated
to Thailand. They are Buddhist and have their own language and culture.
On Buddhist days, they stay at home to perform religious practices.
The village is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery.
Khob Dong Village – Black Muser and Red Muser hill-tribes
live together here. They are animistic and have a simple way of
life. The village is supported by the Station in terms of agriculture
and traditional crafts, such as weaving dried grass bracelets.
Ban Khob Dong School – villagers, teachers, and students host
interested people who want to learn about the culture without disturbing
Muser traditional lifestyle.
Luang Village - villagers here are Chinese Yunnan people who migrated
from China during World War II. Their main occupation is the production
of plums, peaches, and Chinese pears.
Trekking Sites
Those who enjoy trekking will fi nd much to see in the Doi Ang
Khang area. Spectacular viewpoints from 1,900 meters above sea level
reveal the natural beauty of the area.
Kiew Lom sightseeing point – is on the left before the intersection
to Nor Lae Village and Khob Dong Village. From here, you can see
magnifi cent sunrises and sunsets, hills, and the Station.
Bird watching – more than 1,000 species of local and foreign
birds frequent Doi Ang Khang, many of them rare or endangered.
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