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About us
Dokmai Garden is run by the Thai family Seehamongkol. The aim is to impart knowledge about monsoon gardening, farming and biodiversity. We are located in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, where we have developed a former longan plantation (Dimocarpus longan is an edible fruit) into a modern ethno-botanical Thai garden containing fruits, vegetables, trees, and orchids. The planning, design, and research is an ongoing collaboration with colleagues from abroad. Currently, we collaborate with Chiangmai University regarding mushroom research.
Our shop is made from teak wood, which was taken from old houses, and the design by local architects is inspired by the Northern Thai Lanna style. In our shop you will find only products of the highest quality, (e.g., antiques, wood, silk, cotton, and mother of pearl), carefully selected by the Seehamongkol family. We also have some biological literature, including Flora of Thailand, which we sell without profit to promote knowledge of plants.
Our Thai botanical garden is compact (only 25 rai or 4 hectares or 10 acres) and mostly flat. This enables the visitor to focus on the plants, rather than on physical discomfort in the tropical heat. Sip a glass of fruit juice while slowly strolling and reading information about 500 selected tropical species and varieties. Our gardeners are experienced farmers, so, with our interpreters, you may gain insight into authentic Thai farming and the cooking of different crops. You may also want to paddle around in our antique teak-log canoe, wash the water buffalo, or drive the rice tractor – go ahead!
Read more about our activities on our blog Dokmai Dogma.
Tariffs at Dokmai Garden:
300 Baht: Entrance fee. You pay for knowledge.
600 Baht: VIP card, unlimited entries during 1 year, including 1 guided tour.
3000 Baht: Lifetime membership.
Tourist groups over 10 people may have discounts. Contact us in advance.
Groups of university students and scholars may also contact us in advance to discuss program and price.
School groups 8-15 pupils: 100 Baht/pupil, teachers free. We tailor-make the program together with the teachers, considering age and subjects.
Burkhard Loechelt, Vice-Principal at the Christian German School in Chiang Mai, brought his pupils to us which was a delightful day for everyone.
American junior highschool students have been here too: Loopabroad.
What you get for the fee is knowledge.
The fee is a contribution to the maintenance costs and a contribution to the Orchid Ark. We have no governmental funding.
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