🌾 Krabi Agro Fest: Farm-to-Table Thai Style

📅 August 10–12

📍 Krabi, Southern Thailand

Even though Sukhothai restaurant is closed for the summer, we’re still celebrating the best of Thai culture—and August brings a true gem: the Krabi Agro Tourism Festival. Held in the lush southern province of Krabi, this unique event celebrates Thailand’s agricultural heritage, tropical abundance, and the beauty of living close to the land.

🌴 What is Krabi Agro Fest?

Krabi Agro Fest brings together local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and eco-tourism businesses in a joyful celebration of all things green and delicious. Set against the scenic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of Krabi, the festival features:

• Organic fruit tastings (especially durian, mangosteen, pineapple, longan)

• Traditional Thai cooking workshops

• Herbal product markets with soaps, teas, and spa oils

• Cultural performances and crafts

• Farm visits and tours through rubber plantations, coconut groves, and rice paddies

Visitors can learn about sustainable farming in Thailand while enjoying fresh, seasonal Thai dishes served right from the source.

🥭 Thai Produce Spotlight: What’s in Season?

August is peak tropical fruit season in Thailand. Here are a few stars of the season you’ll find at Krabi Agro Fest—and maybe even at your local market in Brussels:

• Durian – the famous (and infamous!) “king of fruits” with its creamy texture and intense aroma

• Pineapple – sweet, juicy, and perfect in Thai salads or grilled with spice

• Mangosteen – the “queen of fruits,” known for its sweet-tart segments and delicate rind

• Thai basil and lemongrass – fresh herbs that add depth and brightness to Thai dishes

• Galangal & Kaffir lime – citrusy roots and leaves essential to Thai soups and curries

🥗 How to Recreate Thai Farm-Fresh Flavors at Home

While you may not be in Thailand, you can bring the taste of Krabi to your kitchen. Here’s how:

🛒 Visit your local Brussels farmers’ market or Asian grocery store to find:

• Fresh herbs like mint, basil, cilantro

• Tropical fruits: mangoes, limes, pineapple

• Vegetables: green papaya, carrots, cabbage

👩‍🍳 Try these easy Thai-inspired dishes:

• Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad) – a spicy-sour shredded salad with lime, fish sauce, and peanuts

• Yam Nuea Yang (Grilled Beef Salad) – grilled beef with lime juice, herbs, and chili

• Yam Tua Plu (Wing Bean Salad) – crunchy, coconutty, and a southern Thai classic

Pair your meal with an iced Thai tea or a herbal lemongrass infusion, and enjoy it outdoors for the full farm-to-table vibe.

Bonus: Planning a Visit to Krabi?

If this post gives you a taste for the real thing, here’s why Krabi is the perfect destination for a late summer escape:

• Beautiful beaches: Railay, Ao Nang, and Koh Lanta

• Jungle hikes & waterfalls

• Amazing street food and relaxed café culture

• Easy domestic flights from Bangkok or Chiang Mai

And of course—incredible fresh food, every day of the week.

🌱 Final Thought

Whether you’re in Brussels or dreaming of Thailand, August is a time to reconnect with what’s fresh, real, and nourishing. Krabi Agro Fest reminds us that food is not just flavor—it’s culture, craft, and community.

So even while Sukhothai is on summer break, you can still bring Thai flavors home, one local market visit at a time.